
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)
Remote Software Engineer (HFT) in Europe; strong Python/C++ and trading systems experience.
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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| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper 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 |
- 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
- 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
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 21 |
| Remote - Europe | 7 |
| Remote - United States | 2 |
| Remote - United Kingdom | 2 |
| Geneva, Switzerland | 1 |
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| Paris, France | 1 |
| Hong Kong | 1 |
| Remote - Portugal | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| Remote - France | 1 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 1 |
| Cayman Islands | 1 |
| Zug, Switzerland | 1 |
| Remote - Middle East | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
| Berlin, Germany | 1 |
| Munich, Germany | 1 |
| Remote - Netherlands | 1 |
| Remote - United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| Remote - Singapore | 1 |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1 |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1 |
| Remote - Cayman Islands | 1 |
| Dublin, Ireland | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| New York, United States | 1 |
| Remote - Germany | 1 |
| Florida, United States | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Remote - Hong Kong | 1 |
| Chicago, United States | 1 |
| Dallas, United States | 1 |
| Remote - Ireland | 1 |
| Bristol, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Remote - Switzerland | 1 |
| London, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | 1 |
| California, United States | 1 |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 4 |
| C++ Software Engineer | 2 |
| FPGA Engineer | 2 |
| Research Scientist | 1 |
| AI/Deep Learning Quantitative Researcher | 1 |
| Python Developer | 1 |
| Portfolio Manager | 1 |
| Options Strategist | 1 |
| C++ Team Lead | 1 |
| Research Scientist, Quantitative Trading | 1 |
| Machine Learning Researcher | 1 |
| Chief Legal Officer | 1 |
| Quantitative Trader | 1 |
| Emerging Markets Rates & FX Portfolio Manager | 1 |
| Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Data Engineer | 1 |
| Quantitative Researcher | 1 |
| Options Trader | 1 |
| Front End Engineer | 1 |
| Financial Analyst | 1 |
| Financial Trader | 1 |
| Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | 1 |
| Head of AI | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 17 |
| Senior | 7 |
| Director | 1 |
| Executive | 1 |
| Manager | 1 |
| Expert | 1 |
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