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C++ Software Engineer — Low Latency / HFT (Mid-Level & Senior)
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C++ Software Engineer — Low Latency / HFT (Mid-Level & Senior)
C++ Software Engineer — Low Latency / HFT (Mid-Level & Senior)
📍 Remote-first (Europe / Middle East) | Permanent | Relocation to Dubai welcomed
Platinum & Partners is retained by a well-established, high-performance proprietary trading firm — founded by alumni of some of the world's leading trading houses — to hire two C++ Software Engineers at mid and senior levels.
About the Firm
A globally active quantitative/systematic proprietary trading desk with sophisticated, low-latency technology at the core of its operations. Characterised by:
- Flat structure
- Elite engineering culture
- A team that must operate at the highest levels of performance.
The Roles
Responsibilities include:
- Building new market link connectivity
- Driving latency reduction across mission-critical trading infrastructure
- Implementing work that directly impacts the firm’s competitive edge
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Mid-Level
- Experience: 3–5 years
- Compensation:
- Base: $120,000–$150,000
- Bonus: Included
Senior
- Experience: 6+ years
- Compensation:
- Base: $150,000–$220,000
- Bonus: Included
Requirements
Essential
✔ C++ experience gained specifically at:
- Hedge funds
- Prop trading firms
- Market makers (General tech backgrounds will not be considered)
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✔ Hands-on experience in:
- Low-latency systems
- HFT (High-Frequency Trading)
✔ Strong networking expertise:
- REST
- WebSockets
- Ideally, FIX protocol
✔ Based in Europe or the Middle East
+1 Strong Plus
🔹 Crypto experience (Not essential but highly valued)
Most Important:
A systematic/HFT pedigree — experience in this domain matters above all else.
How to Apply
Interested? Drop a message or reach out directly:
📧 tabby@platinumandpartners.com
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#HFT #LowLatency #CPlusPlus #QuantTrading #PropTrading #SystematicTrading #HedgeFund #Dubai #Hiring
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