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HFT Core Developer at a technology-first hedge fund. Seeking C++ developers to build a trading infrastructure, AI models, and next-gen computing systems. Focus on research and launching HFT direction. Remote or relocation to Amsterdam.

We are looking for C++ developers for a hedge fund where technology is the main asset: trading infrastructure, AI models, and next-generation computing systems. The current key stage is strengthening research and launching the HFT direction, where research and production are linked into a single engineering system with a direct impact on P&L. In the role of HFT Core Engineer, you will design and develop the core trading system from scratch. You will be responsible for the central execution engine, internal data model, and critical runtime components that determine how strategies interact with markets. The focus is on deterministic system behavior, minimal latency, and correct operation in a real-world environment. Tasks: - Design and development of core HFT infrastructure from scratch - Development of a high-performance runtime for processing market data and executing orders - Creation of a backtesting system for trading strategies - Optimization of systems in terms of latency and throughput - Close collaboration with the research team

Experience in systems programming (C++) Experience with HFT / high-load / low-latency systems Deep understanding of multithreading, memory models, and performance optimization Experience in designing complex systems from scratch Understanding of trading system components: order lifecycle, execution logic, and risk control English from B2

Opportunity to build a system from scratch without legacy Influence on architecture and key decisions Work at the intersection of HFT and AI Remote or relocation to Amsterdam (full relocation support)