C++ developer - Crypto trading

C++ Developer High-Performance Crypto Trading

Bangalore / Gurgaon

Global Prop Trading Firm | Crypto-Native | Performance-Driven

We are partnering with a l eading global proprietary trading firm building a next-generation crypto trading platform from the ground up. This is not legacy infrastructure, not a side-project, and not crypto bolted onto traditional systems, this is clean-slate engineering at institutional scale.

Why this role stands out

• Pure proprietary trading across high-frequency trading, market making, arbitrage, and DeFi
• One of the strongest DeFi CeFi arbitrage businesses globally
• Systems built to compete with the best global HFT firms , but fully crypto-native
• Heavy emphasis on performance optimisation, low-latency networking, and system-level engineering
• Engineers work directly with traders - full context, no black-box development

What you will work on

• Core C++ trading systems using modern C++ (C++23)
• Exchange connectivity, market access, and protocol integration
• Building and optimising trading engines end-to-end
• Solving real-world crypto challenges: internet-delivered feeds, inconsistent exchange protocols, latency optimisation without traditional colo advantages
• Owning multiple markets from build optimisation profitability

This role involves deep, repeatable engineering work , building robust connectivity across many venues. If you enjoy understanding why systems exist and pushing them to peak performance, youll thrive here.

What were looking for

• 13 years of strong C++ experience (not freshers)
• Excellent grasp of C++ fundamentals, networking, and system design
• Engineers who care about correctness, performance, and scalability
• Comfortable working closely with trading teams and understanding business impact
• High bar for code quality

Team & environment

• Globally distributed trading and engineering teams across Singapore, London, New York, and India
• India team works closely with global desks
• Interview process includes technical rounds, whiteboarding, and in-person fitment

Compensation & growth

• Very competitive compensation (benchmarked against top global prop firms)
• Opportunity to work in a firm that consistently attracts talent from elite HFT and crypto trading shops
• Real ownership, real impact, and exposure to systems operating at scale

If youre a high-quality C++ engineer early in your career and want to build world-class crypto trading systems from scratch, this is a rare opportunity.