Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

Senior Algo Trading Engineer

 Job Description:

We're looking for an experienced Algo Trading / SOR Developer to join a high-performing team building next-generation trading infrastructure in Hong Kong. If you've built execution algorithms from the ground up and thrive in low-latency environments, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

  • Design and build a low-latency, high-throughput EMS / Smart Order Router (SOR)
  • Develop intelligent routing strategies based on liquidity, latency, execution quality, and cost
  • Partner closely with traders and product teams to enhance algorithmic capabilities
  • Monitor and optimize systems in live trading environments
  • Improve system resilience and performance
  • Support production trading systems when needed
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and decision-making

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years of experience in algorithmic trading / routing strategy development
  • Strong Java background
  • Experience in low-latency / high-frequency trading (HFT) environments
  • Solid knowledge of market data, tick data, and real-time processing
  • Familiarity with OMS/EMS, market gateways, and trading system architecture
  • Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management
  • Experience working in Linux environments

Nice to Have

  • Experience in crypto or DeFi markets
  • Exposure to trade internalization or crossing networks
  • Cloud/DevOps experience (AWS, GCP)
  Required Skills:

Trading