Durlston Partners

Est. expiry Nov 6

Last seen Oct 10

Posted Oct 2 · 9 days ago

Open 9 days. This role usually stays open about 25 days

Software Engineer (HFT)

Software Engineer
Europe
RemoteFull-time, Mid-Level
€14,543
At a glance

Remote Software Engineer (HFT) in Europe; strong Python/C++ and trading systems experience.

Original job description

This is a long-term engineering role in a firm where people tend to stay, systems evolve over years, and impact compounds over time. You’ll be joining a highly respected trading business operating at the sharp end of global digital asset markets. The engineering team is small, senior, and trusted, with direct ownership of the firm’s core trading systems. It’s an environment built around autonomy, judgement, and accountability rather than process and politics. Why you’d want this role Top-tier compensation for a fully remote position, Fully remote by design, a high-trust environment, Work alongside engineers and traders with Tier-1 proprietary trading background, Low staff turnover, longevity-focused culture. The challenges you’ll be solving Designing and evolving core trading systems, Building infrastructure that processes millions of transactions, Tackling performance, reliability, scalability in 24/7 systems, Travel not specified. What you’ll bring Strong Python and C++ production experience, solid data structures/algorithms, CS/Engineering degree, experience with traders/front-office, ownership mindset, Remote within European time zones, contact via LinkedIn or email.

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Skills & Technologies
PythonC++Data StructuresAlgorithmsProduction SystemsTrading SystemsFront-office
How this salary compares
€14,543Est. take-home €8,101
130% above mid-level roles
€3,090€4,844 median€12,500
Monthly salary comparison for Software Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
mid-level roles€3,580 per month€4,844 per month€7,000 per month
This offer€12,500 per month€12,500 per month€12,500 per month
Responsibilities
  • Designing and evolving core trading systems
  • Building infrastructure that processes millions of transactions across multiple venues and asset types
  • Tackling performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in 24/7 systems
  • Working closely with traders and front-office stakeholders to turn real-world problems into production systems
  • Continuously improving live systems while supporting active trading
Requirements
  • Strong commercial experience building production systems in Python and C++
  • A solid grounding in data structures and algorithms
  • An excellent academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience working closely with traders or front-office teams
  • A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for the systems you build
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Durlston Partners · 13 open roles
Top locations (all time): Remote - Global · 21 · Remote - Europe · 7 · Remote - United States · 2 · +37 other locations
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Current open roles at Durlston Partners on JobCrawls
LocationActive listings
Remote - Global21
Remote - Europe7
Remote - United States2
Remote - United Kingdom2
Geneva, Switzerland1
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1
Paris, France1
Hong Kong1
Remote - Portugal1
Portugal1
Remote - France1
Singapore, Singapore1
Cayman Islands1
Zug, Switzerland1
Remote - Middle East1
Netherlands1
Berlin, Germany1
Munich, Germany1
Remote - Netherlands1
Remote - United Arab Emirates1
Remote - Singapore1
Amsterdam, Netherlands1
Zurich, Switzerland1
Remote - Cayman Islands1
Dublin, Ireland1
United Kingdom1
New York, United States1
Remote - Germany1
Florida, United States1
Switzerland1
Remote - Hong Kong1
Chicago, United States1
Dallas, United States1
Remote - Ireland1
Bristol, United Kingdom1
Remote - Switzerland1
London, United Kingdom1
Glasgow, United Kingdom1
California, United States1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1
Current role mix at Durlston Partners on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Software Engineer4
C++ Software Engineer2
FPGA Engineer2
Research Scientist1
AI/Deep Learning Quantitative Researcher1
Python Developer1
Portfolio Manager1
Options Strategist1
C++ Team Lead1
Research Scientist, Quantitative Trading1
Machine Learning Researcher1
Chief Legal Officer1
Quantitative Trader1
Emerging Markets Rates & FX Portfolio Manager1
Systems Engineer1
Data Engineer1
Quantitative Researcher1
Options Trader1
Front End Engineer1
Financial Analyst1
Financial Trader1
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer1
Head of AI1
Current role-level mix at Durlston Partners on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level17
Senior7
Director1
Executive1
Manager1
Expert1

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