Senior C++ Software Engineer | Low-Latency Trading Systems | Shanghai

Are you a strong C++ engineer interested in solving some of the most demanding performance and systems challenges in technology?

I’m partnering with a leading global proprietary trading firm that is making a significant investment in its Shanghai engineering team . You’ll help design and optimise the globally distributed platform behind its automated trading business, working closely with exceptional engineers, traders, and researchers.

This opportunity is open to candidates currently based in Shanghai and internationally . Full visa sponsorship and relocation support are available for outstanding engineers genuinely committed to building their careers in Shanghai.

Mandarin is not required. Strong English-speaking engineers are encouraged to apply, provided they are serious about relocating to and working in Shanghai. Mandarin would be beneficial, but technical ability, communication skills, and long-term motivation are the priorities.

Finance Experience Is Not Required

You do not need previous trading or financial-markets experience.

The team is particularly interested in excellent C++ engineers from leading technology companies or other highly technical environments where they have solved complex problems involving:

Low-latency or real-time systems
High-throughput distributed platforms
Performance and systems optimisation
Networking or telecommunications
Gaming or graphics technology
Large-scale infrastructure
Embedded or hardware-adjacent software

If you have strong C++ fundamentals and enjoy understanding how systems behave under the hood, the team can help you develop the required trading knowledge.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design, build, and deploy services across a globally distributed automated trading platform.
Develop high-throughput, low-latency systems using modern C++.
Build infrastructure that runs machine-learning models on high-performance servers.
Optimise latency, throughput, reliability, and execution quality.
Make architectural decisions and own major projects from design through production.
Work directly with traders and researchers to turn ideas into production systems.
Receive fast, measurable feedback on the technical and commercial impact of your work.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Excellent C++ development and server-side engineering skills.
Experience building low-latency, real-time, high-throughput, distributed, or performance-critical systems.
Strong knowledge of software architecture, system design, data structures, and performance optimisation.
A track record of solving difficult technical problems with high-quality engineering.
Strong English communication skills.
A genuine interest in technology beyond simply using familiar tools and frameworks.
The ability to collaborate effectively while taking meaningful ownership.

If you’re ready to accelerate your career, relocate to Shanghai, and build some of the world’s most sophisticated performance-critical systems, please apply with your latest resume or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

BAH Partners specialises in placing world-class technology and quantitative talent across Asia-Pacific’s leading financial institutions and technology-driven organisations.

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