Quant Developer (Ultra-Low Latency C++)
We’re hiring a Quant Developer to join a proprietary trading firm expanding its ultra-low-latency infrastructure and strategy execution stack.
This role sits at the intersection of quant research and high-performance C++ engineering.
The Company Behind the Role:
Quant-driven trading environment
Ultra-low-latency infrastructure
Strong collaboration between traders, researchers & engineers
Rapid strategy development with real P&L feedback
You’ll be the dedicated engineer working directly on live trading strategy code.
Your Impact:
Deep dive into existing strategies and infrastructure
Refactor and optimize live trading systems
Translate quantitative models into production-grade C++
Reduce tick-to-trade latency across critical components
Design and implement new strategies with performance-first mindset
Improve research-to-production handoff pipelines
Your work will directly impact trading performance.
Your Superpower:
Strong quantitative foundation (math, statistics, algorithms)
Experience in trading or financial markets (HFT preferred)
3–5+ years of modern C++ (17/20) in performance-critical systems
Deep understanding of multithreading & concurrency
Experience with low-latency architecture design
Solid engineering discipline and production mindset
Bonus Points If:
Experience with networking protocols & exchange connectivity
Familiarity with distributed systems
Exposure to cloud environments (for research/backtesting)
Scripting for tooling & diagnostics
Experience building monitoring or visualization tools
Why Join:
Flexible working hours
Relocation package to Dubai
Annual team off-sites
Direct exposure to trading performance
Fast career progression in quantitative trading