Low-Latency C++ Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE · Onsite ·Tax-free compensation + relocation support
$130,000 – $200,000 depending on experience
An engineering-driven quantitative trading firm is hiring C++ engineers to build ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure and performance-critical systems.
Engineers work closely with traders and researchers on scalable, high-throughput platforms powering live trading. The role spans modern C++, concurrency, networking, Linux internals, and low-level performance optimisation.
You’ll own systems end-to-end, from architecture through deployment, in a highly technical and collaborative environment focused on solving difficult engineering problems well.
Compensation & Benefits
- Tax-free compensation $130,000 – $200,000 depending on experience
- Relocation support, including flights and temporary accommodation
- Visa sponsorship for you and your family
- Private healthcare coverage
- Small, technically strong onsite teams
- Direct impact on production trading systems
Must Have
- Strong C/C++ systems development experience in Linux environments
- Experience building high-performance or latency-sensitive systems
- Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and network programming
- Solid low-level systems fundamentals and debugging ability
- Understanding of hardware architecture and performance optimisation
- Familiarity with TCP/UDP and network protocols
- Interest in systems performance, correctness, and reliability
Nice To Have
- Low-latency trading or market data systems experience
- Linux kernel or operating systems internals knowledge
- Experience with profiling and performance analysis tools
- Lock-free programming or advanced concurrency patterns
- Exposure to kernel-bypass networking technologies
- Experience reading or writing x86 assembly
How To Apply
Send your CV on dana@durlstonpartners.com
We read every application carefully.
This position is onsite in Abu Dhabi. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are provided for international candidates.
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Abu Dhabi, UAE · Onsite ·Tax-free compensation + relocation support
$130,000 – $200,000 depending on experience
An engineering-driven quantitative trading firm is hiring C++ engineers to build ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure and performance-critical systems.
Engineers work closely with traders and researchers on scalable, high-throughput platforms powering live trading. The role spans modern C++, concurrency, networking, Linux internals, and low-level performance optimisation.
You’ll own systems end-to-end, from architecture through deployment, in a highly technical and collaborative environment focused on solving difficult engineering problems well.
Compensation & Benefits
- Tax-free compensation $130,000 – $200,000 depending on experience
- Relocation support, including flights and temporary accommodation
- Visa sponsorship for you and your family
- Private healthcare coverage
- Small, technically strong onsite teams
- Direct impact on production trading systems
Must Have
- Strong C/C++ systems development experience in Linux environments
- Experience building high-performance or latency-sensitive systems
- Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and network programming
- Solid low-level systems fundamentals and debugging ability
- Understanding of hardware architecture and performance optimisation
- Familiarity with TCP/UDP and network protocols
- Interest in systems performance, correctness, and reliability
Nice To Have
- Low-latency trading or market data systems experience
- Linux kernel or operating systems internals knowledge
- Experience with profiling and performance analysis tools
- Lock-free programming or advanced concurrency patterns
- Exposure to kernel-bypass networking technologies
- Experience reading or writing x86 assembly
How To Apply
Send your CV on dana@durlstonpartners.com
We read every application carefully.
This position is onsite in Abu Dhabi. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are provided for international candidates.
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