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Software Engineer - Low Latency / C++ & Rust
Hong Kong or London - Full-time - On-site - Leading Crypto Market Maker
Our client is one of Asia's leading proprietary trading and crypto market-making firms, operating across 80+ global exchanges - trading spot, perpetuals, and derivatives at scale.
The opportunity
A rare chance to apply HFT-level engineering in crypto - where the problems are real, the stakes are high, and your work is visible. You'll sit close to traders and quants with direct ownership of performance-critical infrastructure, not siloed in a back-office tech team.
What you'll be working on
- Ultra-low-latency trading systems in C++ and/or Rust
- Concurrency, multithreading, lock-free systems, and memory optimisation
- Kernel-level and networking engineering - not application-layer abstraction
- Throughput/latency tradeoffs, cache efficiency, and real-time data ingestion
- Reliability engineering across a globally distributed exchange infrastructure
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What they're looking for
- Strong C++ or Rust proficiency - willingness to work in Rust is non-negotiable
- 3-6 years in performance-critical software engineering
- Deep systems-level knowledge: concurrency, networking, distributed systems
- Background from a trading firm, crypto exchange, or big tech with a strong systems focus
- Composure under pressure within a fast-moving, front-office environment
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Why it's worth a conversation
- Established and profitable - no burn-and-churn
- Team hired from top investment banks and prop trading firms
- Front-office culture with high ownership and a genuine career trajectory
- One of Asia's premier financial hubs with a strong expat and finance community
- Highly competitive compensation, full relocation support, and visa sponsorship available
If you're a software engineer who cares deeply about performance and wants to work somewhere your craft actually matters, let's talk!
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