Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Senior Software Developer in C++, in Singapore.
The Senior Software Developer will work directly with Quants and Traders in one of our trading teams in Singapore to implement cutting-edge, low-latency C++ code for various strategies and components of the team’s high-frequency, high-throughput production trading and research system.
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing a low latency high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world
Assisting in the development of a tick by tick backtesting research platform
Assisting in development and optimizing large-scale parallel computation problems that requires large quantities of data shared across resources
Optimizing the computational efficiency of existing machine learning based algorithms to drive higher performance and faster learning rates
Developing systems, interfaces and tools to historical market data and trading simulations that increase research productivity
Creating tools to analyze data and generate insights that research decisions are based on
Qualifications
At least 5 years of practical experience with C++ and 1-2 years of meaningful experience with Python
Some meaningful finance / trading systems experience: working with order books / market data, electronic exchange orders management
A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
Good experience with other programming languages such as Java
Strong working knowledge of Linux, and some SQL knowledge
Brilliant detail oriented problem-solving abilities
Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and own problems
The ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills in English for business purposes
Benefits
Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading.
While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
6 weeks of paid vacation per year
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
International medical insurance
Free gym membership
For employees ineligible to participate in the CPF, the cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution
Free events and workshops
Donation matching program
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
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