Software Engineer

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.