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Senior C++ Engineer (Critical Engineering) – Sydney

Global Prop Trading Firm

Sydney

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This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the APAC head office of a tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. Now looking to hire exceptional C++ engineers to join the platform group responsible for building and operating the systems that underpin the entire trading stack.

This hands-on role offers full ownership of the systems you design – from architectural choices through delivery to production support – spanning real-time risk controls, reference data, trade-lifecycle infrastructure and trading-integrity systems. As such, this will involve working closely with cross-functional teams in order to understand business problems and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions.

In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry, where you’ll measurably improve the platforms relied upon by traders every day.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ professional experience in developing production-grade systems
  • Outstanding C++ programming skills
  • Strong understanding of CompSci fundamentals: operating systems, data structures, algorithms & networking
  • Proficiency with Linux/Unix and knowledge of one or more scripting languages, e.g. Python
  • Full SDLC experience: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment & ongoing operation
  • Solid track record of developing & shipping solutions for challenging technical problems

Nice-to-have:

  • Knowledge of distributed systems patterns, observability tooling and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience building real-time, low-latency or high-throughput systems
  • Familiarity with relational databases or modern data stacks

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary + outstanding bonus structure
  • Outstanding benefits package, including training, mentorship & personal development, extensive office perks, gym membership, etc.
  • Regular social events including a bi-annual company trip
  • Competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship if required

 

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