Qualifications
Requirements:A minimum of 5 years of experience as a low-latency developer, focusing on performance optimization within a high-frequency trading (HFT) environment.Experience with various components of an HFT platform, particularly those critical to performance.Prior experience in a startup HFT firm or within a trading team is a significant advantage.Technical Skills:Comprehensive understanding of HFT platforms, including networking, kernel bypass, market data, order entry, threading, inter-process communication, and strategy APIs.Demonstrated expertise in low-latency development and performance optimization in HFT.Strong proficiency in C++ programming.In-depth knowledge of CPU caches and cache efficiency.Experience with multithreaded and multi-process synchronization.Good grasp of networking protocols.Proficient in performance profiling and optimization tools.Advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems, including kernel-level device mechanisms.About You:Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to make practical decisions.A genuine passion for trading.Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
About the job
Atto Trading, a leading quantitative trading firm established in 2010, is at the forefront of global high-frequency trading strategies. We invite a passionate Low-Latency Developer to enhance our dynamic team.
Our diverse and international workforce comprises experts in trading, engineering, technology, and statistics. We pride ourselves on a disciplined approach complemented by rapid market feedback, enabling us to swiftly transform innovative ideas into profitable outcomes. In our collaborative and educational environment, we tackle some of the most complex challenges in the industry, maintaining a commitment to integrity, ingenuity, and excellence.
Position Highlights:
As we modernize our trading and research infrastructure to expand our alpha trading capabilities, this platform will empower researchers to analyze, test, and implement advanced signals, models, and strategies across various asset classes while meeting stringent latency requirements. In your role as a Low-Latency Developer, you'll be instrumental in designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance trading systems to ensure minimal latency.
Your Mission and Goals:
- Evaluate and enhance the performance of low-latency trading systems by pinpointing bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the code, and implementing robust solutions.
- Adapt and develop our platform to meet the rigorous demands of a fast-paced trading environment, effectively managing technical debt.
About Atto Trading
Atto Trading is a pioneering quantitative trading firm that has been a leader in high-frequency trading strategies since 2010. With a commitment to innovation, our international team thrives in a culture of collaboration and learning, tackling the most challenging problems in finance.