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Protocol Intelligence
Data-driven signals on your job's competitivenessMid-level title, metro location, and known trading firm increase competition despite niche low-latency specialization.
Specialized low-latency trading systems bias fit toward finance, though Java backend skills remain transferable.
Explicit 3–6 years requirement plus strong CS fundamentals and Java/high-performance expectations raise filtering rigor.
Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Own end-to-end development of trading and strategy software from requirements to production deployment and monitoring.
Deliver scalable, reliable, high-performance Java-based systems balancing latency, throughput, scalability, and maintainability.
Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and global engineering teams, including mentoring junior engineers.
Minimum Requirements
3-6 years professional experience as a Software Engineer.
Strong programming skills in at least one modern language (Java, C++, Python, Kotlin); prior Java experience preferred but not mandatory.
Bachelor’s degree or strong academic background in Computer Science or related field.
Fluency in English and ability to work independently with ownership.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced software engineer comfortable iterating quickly in high-impact, low-latency trading environments.
Willingness and aptitude to learn Java if coming from other programming languages.
Capable of collaborating effectively with quantitative researchers and traders to translate trading requirements into technical solutions.