A fast-growing crypto prop trading firm is scaling its trading platform and needs serious C++ engineering capacity to keep up. C++ Engineer — Low-Latency Trading Infrastructure — Dubai (relocation and visa paid for) Microseconds aren't an abstraction here. They're the job. New market connectivity, latency reduction, core infra that doesn't blink under load — this is the hire that stops the roadmap from stalling and the current team from burning out. What you'll be doing (first 6–12 months) Designing and building new market links and connectivity tools from scratch Improving and maintaining high-load, low-latency C++ systems already in production Hunting latency wherever it's hiding and killing it Keeping systems reliable and operationally solid as the platform scales Working tightly with engineering, data, and trading teams — not in a silo What you need 3+ years (4+ preferred) software development, primarily modern C++ Real experience with high-load, low-latency systems — not theoretical Strong grip on algorithms, data structures, design patterns — the fundamentals that actually get tested in this kind of role Solid networking fundamentals — REST, WebSockets, the works Bonus points Knowledge of financial markets, HFT, or distributed systems Exposure to FIX or similar protocols Familiarity with AWS, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, or Kubernetes Basic Python and Kafka Who you'll work with The Python team Trading Operations Who fits Proactive, detail-obsessed, doesn't wait to be told twice Fast learner with proper troubleshooting instincts Collaborative, takes feedback without sulking Communicative and reliable — if something's on fire, you say so Why this one's different Real exposure to live HFT systems, not a sandboxed version Direct influence over latency-sensitive infra that actually matters to P&L Flat structure, strong engineering culture, no dead weight Genuine growth path inside a world-class engineering team   As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

A 50+ person crypto prop trading firm — stacked with alumni from Optiver, Flow Traders, SIG and other tier-1 shops — is looking for an experienced Trader to take ownership of live crypto strategies on their desk. Flat structure, no politics, just people who'd rather solve a hard problem than sit in a meeting about one. Trader — Crypto HFT / Market Making — Dubai - Visas and relocation paid for  What you'll own Live algo strategies across crypto spot and derivatives — market making and HFT, not backtests gathering dust Real-time P&L, position risk, execution quality — you watch it, you fix it, you wear it Edge improvements and parameter tuning based on actual performance data, not vibes Tight loop with quant research and C++ engineering to turn ideas into production Risk dashboards, alerting, exposure limits — building the guardrails, not just driving inside them New pairs, new asset classes, post-trade reviews, incident postmortems — the full loop What you need 5+ years running algo/systematic strategies at a tier-1 prop firm, hedge fund, or market maker Real HFT or ultra-low-latency trading experience — not adjacent, actual Sharp grip on market microstructure, order book dynamics, execution algos Direct P&L responsibility on live strategies — you've had skin in the game, not just dashboards to look at Strong quant chops — comfortable pulling apart large datasets and reasoning about risk properly Python fluency for analysis, scripting, prototyping Crypto markets experience strongly preferred Solid grasp of derivatives — futures, perps, options — and how their risk actually behaves Can operate alone, under pressure, and make the call when it matters Bonus points C++ trading systems / co-located infra familiarity Funding rate dynamics, basis trading, cross-exchange arb Built or improved risk frameworks before What's on the table Comp directly tied to trading performance Genuine high-impact role — your calls drive the P&L, not someone else's Flexible hours, actual work-life balance Remote-first, with the option to relocate to Dubai Latest AI tooling, freedom to build your own workflow Multicultural team in one of the fastest-growing corners of finance Corporate workations — yes, they go places and actually do them properly Want a tighter LinkedIn cut of this one too, or a CTA line to close it out? As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

We're hunting for a junior/mid quant researcher to join a crypto HFT desk in Dubai. If you can find alpha where everyone else sees noise and you'd rather prove it in C++ than argue it in a meeting, keep reading. Quant Researcher — Crypto HFT — Dubai - Visas and relocation paid for  Markets move in microseconds. Make sure you're the reason why. What you'll be doing Researching and building systematic alpha signals across crypto markets Backtesting in Python, productionising in C++ where it counts Working tick data, not daily candles — this is microstructure, not macro vibes Iterating fast, failing fast, deploying faster What you bring Strong foundations in C++ and Python — you know which one to reach for and why Quant chops: stats, probability, time series — the maths actually has to hold up Genuine curiosity about market microstructure and crypto-specific quirks (fragmented liquidity, exchange latency, funding rates — the lot) A junior/mid level CV that shows hunger, not just a syllabus What's in it for you Direct exposure to live HFT strategies from day one — no shadowing for six months Dubai base: tax-efficient, fast-growing crypto hub, no commute through the rain A desk that ships ideas instead of sitting on them in committee If you've been quietly building signals on your own data and wondering where the real action is — this is it. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.