Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Division: Digital Assets – Core Performance Team
Sponsorship/Visa: Provided (including travel and settlement support)
About the Company
Capital Markets is currently partnered with a leading global Prop Trading Fund, which are looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join their Core Performance team within the Digital Assets division, in Amsterdam where you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge low-latency trading systems for cryptocurrency markets worldwide. This is an incredible opportunity to work in the company’s most successful division, driving innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
About the Role
Design, develop, and optimize low-latency C++ systems for trading cryptocurrencies on global exchanges. Implement and maintain communication protocols (e.g., FIX, WebSocket, HTTP) to enhance market data acquisition and order execution. Collaborate with a highly skilled team to identify performance bottlenecks and deliver scalable solutions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of trading systems, leveraging your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and network communication.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize low-latency C++ systems for trading cryptocurrencies on global exchanges
Implement and maintain communication protocols (e.g., FIX, WebSocket, HTTP) to enhance market data acquisition and order execution
Collaborate with a highly skilled team to identify performance bottlenecks and deliver scalable solutions
Contribute to the continuous improvement of trading systems, leveraging your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and network communication
Required Skills
Strong expertise in C++ development, with a focus on performance optimization
Hands-on experience building low-latency, high-performance applications
Familiarity with digital assets, cryptocurrencies, or blockchain technologies is highly desirable
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Exposure to AWS is a plus, but not essential
Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, with a passion for solving complex problems
If you’re excited about building low-latency systems that power the future of cryptocurrency trading or know someone who may be interested in this opportunity. Please apply within or contact Daniel O’Connell at Daniel.oconnell@capitalmarkets.ie or WhatsApp at +353 87 250 4411