Founding Systems Architect - High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Remote
About the Role
We are seeking a Founding Systems Architect for Market Making and HFT to join our team in Singapore. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of algorithmic trading by building a high-frequency trading (HFT) platform from the ground up. As a founding member of our algorithmic trading team, you will work directly with traders and researchers, ensuring that our technology aligns perfectly with trading strategies. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are included, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Do
- Architect and build the end-to-end market-making platform, focusing on pricing, quoting, risk, order management, and market data systems.
- Lead low-latency system design and optimization within cloud-based environments.
- Develop resilient exchange connectivity and implement safeguards against outages, API instability, and rate limits.
- Define engineering standards and best practices while collaborating closely with traders to align technology with strategy execution.
- Utilize your expertise in Rust and C++ to develop performance-critical systems, with Python for supporting infrastructure.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in building market-making, HFT, or real-time trading systems.
- Strong expertise in C++ or Rust, with a focus on performance-critical systems.
- Proven experience architecting end-to-end trading platforms across market data, execution, and risk.
- Deep understanding of exchange APIs, low-latency networking, and collaboration with trading or quant teams.
- Experience in cloud environments and a passion for developing innovative trading solutions.
Nice to Have
- Experience with machine learning algorithms for trading.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in financial markets.
- Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Java or Go.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary starting at $400,000 per year.
- Comprehensive relocation support to help you settle in Singapore.
- Visa sponsorship for international candidates.
- Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge financial technology environment.
- Collaborative and innovative team culture.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of algorithmic trading while enjoying a competitive salary and relocation support.
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficiency in C++ and Rust for building high-performance, low-latency trading systems, with a deep understanding of memory management and concurrency models to optimize execution speed.
Strong familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud, enabling the architect to design scalable and robust infrastructure that supports market data systems and API development.
Experience in designing and implementing low-latency networking solutions, with a mindset focused on continuous performance optimization and real-time data processing, critical for high-frequency trading environments.
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