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