Software Engineer, C++

Published: 2021-01-27

At Kronos Research, we are not just a company. We are the architects of a new financial era. Join us in shaping the future of trading, one innovation at a time. Kronos Research stands at the forefront of proprietary trading, elevating trading performance through its profound expertise in quantitative research. Driven by a fusion of rigorous research methodologies and advanced ...

Job details

Taiwan, Eastern Asia (country)
On-site
Full-time
Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team that works on pushing the boundaries of our state-of-the-art high-frequency trading platform. You will work on software that interacts with exchanges globally and gain a deep understanding of how information flows across financial systems. This is a highly selective opportunity for talented individuals looking to join a leading team in a fast-growing quantitative trading industry.

Responsibilities

  • Take charge of designing and developing API integrations for crypto exchanges, encompassing the aggregation of quotes and trades, as well as the efficient execution of orders across global exchanges
  • Expand the reach of our trading platform that collects data from and sends orders to exchanges around the world
  • Create tools to deploy, monitor, and analyze our production processes crucial to the firm’s success
  • Engage directly with traders to convey technology changes, address incidents, and troubleshoot issues
  • Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and internal sharing
  • Address occasional urgent issues, usually occurring once per month, with support from the entire team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 2+ years of working experience is preferred
  • Strong *hands-on* programming experience using C++14 (not C-style C++) in linux environment
  • Preferably, experience on low-latency C++
  • Strong understanding of computer systems, multithreading, networks, and performance optimization
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Strong written communication skills and intermediate English skills
  • Passion and curiosity for quant trading and cryptocurrency markets
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