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Low Latency C++ Developer

A fast-growing quantitative trading firm · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR · first seen today

What is the Low Latency C++ Developer role in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR?

A fast-growing quantitative trading firm is hiring a Low Latency C++ Developer in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is an experienced hft / low-latency engineer seat, and the advert asks for C++, Distributed systems, Linux, Low latency.

Indicative base salary

HK$1.3m – HK$1.7m

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Median for HFT / Low-Latency Engineer

$225k – $325k

2 advertised ranges

Seniority

Not stated

Low-latency engineering

Status

Open

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Indicative base range modelled from the HFT / Low-Latency Engineer senior engineer benchmark for Hong Kong. Not an advertised figure.

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Based on 2 live vacancies across 2 employers, as observed on 6 September 2026. Counts come from employer-operated job boards we read directly; classification is rule-based and inspectable.

About the employer

This vacancy is with a fast-growing quantitative trading firm. We hold the employer's identity confidential until we have spoken with you about the role, so the advert below is written by our research team from the facts stated in the live posting — never copied from it.

What you would do

  • ·Own hft / low-latency engineer work end to end, from idea to production.
  • ·Work directly with traders, researchers and engineers on the same P&L.
  • ·Measure, monitor and defend the performance of what you build.
  • ·Publish your reasoning so decisions can be checked by other people.

What they are asking for

  • ·A strong quantitative background — mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science or equivalent.
  • ·Practical experience with C++, Distributed systems, Linux, Low latency.
  • ·Comfort with probability, statistics and precise reasoning under time pressure.
  • ·Evidence of shipping work that other people relied on.

Skills in this advert

C++Distributed systemsLinuxLow latency

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