C++ Senior Software Engineer (High Load)
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Before you apply
LocationDubai, Remote
Work moderemote · United Arab Emirates
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentSoftware engineering
Company size2+ people
PostedFeb 3, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Feb 3, 2025
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Minimum 8 years of experience in C++ software development
Total of at least 10 years in software development
Experience working with high-load and low latency applications
Expertise in optimising low latency applications and crunching micros/nanos
Good understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
Good knowledge of network protocols
Good analytical and debugging skills
Ability to debug critical issues
Independently lead the assigned technical initiatives
Proficiency with modern AI-assisted development tools and workflows, such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot
Exposure to Websockets, FIX, Kafka
Experience in financial markets and/or high-frequency systems
Experience in developing trading strategies
Experience in Kernel bypass/DPDK
Experience in system level/network performance optimisations
Ability to lead the team in future, and work with other developers located remotely
Skills
C++
Websockets
FIX
Kafka
DPDK
Claude
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Benefits
Competitive salary
Performance bonus
Flexible working hours
Work life balance
Corporate trips
About the company
We are a team of highly-driven individuals who are passionate about technology, algorithmic trading, and solving intellectually challenging problems. Being a part of Sparkland means you get to work with some of the brightest people in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most exciting industries. We are fully remote and have a flat corporate structure that values open-mindedness, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to excellence, and continuous learning.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who has experience with high-load/low-latency applications. You will be based in our Dubai office, working on developing and optimizing trading systems, algorithms, and market data and exchange connectivity to cryptocurrency exchanges. If you have worked with low-latency systems where everything needs to run fast but also focused on reliability, you might be a good candidate for this role.
Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain market data components, exchange connectivity to cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Develop and maintain trading algorithms and add new features to the trading system.
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Optimise existing trading system for micros/nanos.
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Be a team player and work collaboratively with different teams to maintain and improve trading systems.
Required Skills & Experience
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Minimum 8 years of experience in C++ software development with a desirable total of at least 10 years in software development.
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Experience working with high-load and low latency applications.
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Expertise in optimising low latency applications and crunching micros/nanos.
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Good understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
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Good knowledge of network protocols. Exposure to Websockets, FIX, Kafka will be an added advantage.
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Experience in financial markets and/or high-frequency systems. Experience in developing trading strategies will be an added advantage.
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Good analytical and debugging skills. Ability to debug critical issues.
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Independently lead the assigned technical initiatives, from requirements gathering to deployments.
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Proficiency with modern AI-assisted development tools and workflows, such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent.
Optional (Bonus)
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Experience in Kernel bypass/DPDK.
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Experience in system level/network performance optimisations.
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Ability to lead the team in future, and work with other developers located remotely.
What we offer
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Competitive salary package and performance bonus.
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Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance.
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Prestigious office location in Dubai.
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Ability to work in a thriving, multicultural, and fun environment in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
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Corporate workations: we regularly go on corporate trips to cool places all over the world to get to know each other better, work, and explore the local culture.
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