A globally renowned, technology-first trading firm is expanding its Hong Kong engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing environment where engineering excellence and innovation directly drive trading success.
In this role, you’ll work on cutting-edge systems powering global trading operations, collaborating closely with traders and researchers to turn ideas into live strategies. Every line of your code will have a visible, immediate impact on performance at scale.
The Role:
As an experienced Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing ultra-low latency systems and building the algorithms that give the firm its competitive edge. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, manage production deployments, and continuously refine the technology stack. This is a hands-on, high-impact engineering position in an environment where milliseconds matter.
Key Responsibilities;
- Design, implement, and optimize trading algorithms in close collaboration with Trading and Research.
- Automate and streamline workflows across multiple teams to maximize efficiency.
- Manage system deployment, performance monitoring, and live optimization of production systems.
What Youll Bring;
- Strong experience writing production-grade C++ in low-latency, high-performance environments.
- Knowledge of Python for automation and tooling (or a willingness to pick it up quickly).
- A serious commitment to code quality and ownership of your work.
- A results-oriented, practical mindset, thriving under pressure.
- Strong collaboration skills, especially with non-engineering teams.
Compensation & Benefits;
- Performance Rewards with significant profit-sharing bonus opportunities.
- Ownership Track: Top performers are rewarded with equity in the firm.
- Perks: 25 days of paid vacation, catered meals during work hours, and regular team social events.
This firm is known for building all of its proprietary systems in-house – no legacy code, no maintenance work, just cutting-edge engineering where innovation is the ultimate edge. If you’re looking to push the boundaries of performance engineering while working alongside some of the best in trading technology, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity.
Interested? Apply today or email your application to: applications@elityglobal.com
