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Senior C++ Developer (HFT)

REMOTE GLOBAL WITH RELOCATION OPTION TO DUBAI | SPARKLAND

Location: Remote with the option to relocate to Dubai. Preferred time zones: Europe, CIS, or Dubai-adjacent.

Company

Sparkland is a profitable, engineering-heavy proprietary cryptocurrency trading firm operating across 10+ exchanges with a remote-first culture.

What you will do

  • Design and implement new market links and connectivity tools.
  • Improve and maintain existing high-load, low-latency C++ applications.
  • Actively reduce latency to optimize trading performance.
  • Ensure operational excellence and reliability of systems as they scale.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and trading teams.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of software development experience in modern C++.
  • Experience with high-load, low-latency systems.
  • Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals (REST, Websockets) and FIX protocol.
  • English proficiency at C1 level or above.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, Python, and Kafka.

Culture & Benefits

  • Remote-first culture with annual work-and-vacation retreats.
  • B2B contract structure with flexible payment options in USD, EUR, or USDT.
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Opportunity to relocate to the Dubai office.

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