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Core C++ Developer - NYC, London or Singapore- Crypto High-Frequency Trading

This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 18, 2026).

Summary

Build ultra-low-latency, high-performance C++ infrastructure for a crypto trading firm, optimizing execution speed and system reliability in fast-moving markets.

Total Comp: 250-600k

Fantastic opportunity for a modern C++ Developer (C++17/20) to join this crypto trading and investments firm. They leverage cutting-edge technology to trade with extreme precision and speed, essential to evolve in today's fast-changing markets.

Looking to hire a talented engineer to focus on building ultra-low-latency, high-performance infrastructure, optimizing execution speed, and ensuring robust system reliability. You'll collaborate with quant researchers, traders and infrastructure engineers to improve system performance, ensuring systems are robust and fault-tolerant for continuous trading operations.

The successful candidate will have deep expertise in modern C++, systems programming, and high-performance computing.

Requirements:
  • Outstanding programming skills in C++, with a strong grasp of modern C++(17/20) features
  • Extensive experience in low-latency, high-performance systems programming
  • Deep understanding of networking (TCP/UDP), concurrency, and multithreading
  • Strong experience in Linux-based development and performance tuning
  • Experience with real-time, high-throughput systems where performance is critical

Desirable:
  • Background in crypto or traditional finance a plus, but not required
  • Experience with kernel bypass networking techniques (AF_XDP, DPDK, or similar)
  • Familiarity with C# code generation for automated trading infrastructure

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary (250-600k)
  • Work with the smartest people in one of the fastest-growing and most exciting industries
  • Greenfield work / big impact


Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you feel you are a strong match for this role, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Dominic Copsey

+44 (0)
in/dom-copsey-586478143/

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