Gravitas Recruitment Group Hiring! Full Time Software Engineer - Core - Platform in - Ricebowl

Software Engineer - Core & Platform

The Software Engineer - Core & Platform joins a proprietary trading firm specialising in decentralised finance and cutting-edge technology. The role involves developing and maintaining high-performance trading systems within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Our client is a technology-focused organisation dedicated to pushing boundaries in digital assets and algorithmic trading, with a culture that values innovation and rigorous research.

Role Overview

The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing and scaling low-latency trading infrastructure that supports high-frequency and algorithmic trading strategies. The engineer will work closely with traders and quants to implement reliable, scalable systems that execute seamlessly across on-chain and traditional financial markets. Success in this role involves ensuring operational stability, optimising system performance, and contributing to the development of architecture to handle increasing trading volumes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Build low-latency, high-throughput trading systems to support algorithmic trading strategies
• Maintain robust connectivity with exchanges and protocols for transaction processing
• Develop core components for trade execution, order management, and real-time data handling
• Optimise system performance through profiling, tuning, and architectural improvements
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to translate trading ideas into scalable systems
• Ensure operational stability in latency-sensitive trading environments
• Strong understanding of traditional finance, architecture, and trading systems
• 5+ years of experience in low-latency system development for algorithmic trading
• Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as Rust or C++
• Experience with exchange/broker APIs, order management, pricing, risk engines, and smart order routers
• Skilled in system performance tuning, monitoring, and debugging
• Self-starter with proactive mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team

Nice to Have

• Experience in FIN GM HFT / Market Making
• Development expertise in C++ for financial trading systems
• Knowledge of blockchain, crypto, or decentralised finance technology

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading systems supporting various strategies
• Build and maintain reliable connectivity with trading exchanges and protocols
• Develop core system components for trade execution, order management, and live market data
• Profile, tune, and improve system performance to achieve ultra-fast execution
• Work closely with traders and quants to translate trading ideas into scalable solutions
• Contribute to flexible system architecture design to accommodate growth and evolving market opportunities
• Maintain operational stability and system uptime in a high-velocity, low-latency environment

Requirements

• Right to work in Singapore
• Extensive experience in building and maintaining low-latency trading systems
• Proven track record in developing high-performance infrastructure for algorithmic trading
• Strong proficiency in Rust or C++
• Experience with exchange / broker APIs, order management systems, and market protocols
• Based in Singapore, willing to work on-site with hybrid arrangements
• Immediate availability preferred, with a start date of 08/09/2026

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.