The role is open to anyone currently based in, or happy to relocate to Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, or New York.
The Company
Headquartered in Asia with key hubs in Singapore, Hong Kong, and New York, this technology-driven trading firm manages close to USD 3 billion in assets. Founded by an elite group of graduates from Stanford, CMU, and Tsinghua, the organization merges advanced AI and machine learning to drive automated investment strategies. They are currently scaling their global data infrastructure to support massive, high-fidelity datasets and complex model training pipelines in a "zero-legacy" technical environment.
The Role
As the Market Data Lead, you will spearhead the design and optimization of a high-throughput platform handling real-time and historical feeds from global exchanges. You will bridge the gap between international data vendors and internal quantitative researchers, ensuring the delivery of low-latency, high-precision data that powers the firm’s competitive edge in the global markets.
Requirements
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5+ years of experience in market data engineering within a quantitative trading or hedge fund environment.
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Strong proficiency in C++ with extensive experience in high-performance computing and network data processing.
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Familiarity with market data protocols (e.g., ITCH) and the data structures of major global exchanges.
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In-depth understanding of pcap data processing and the ability to develop efficient parsing tools.
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Proven team leadership skills with a profit-driven mindset and strong business acumen.
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Ability to collaborate closely with research and trading teams to provide optimized data solutions.
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Why join?
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Elite Technical Team: Work alongside top-tier engineers and researchers from the world's leading academic institutions.
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Cutting-Edge Stack: Utilize a modern, cloud-native infrastructure optimized for AI-driven quantitative research without technical debt.
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Ownership & Influence: Lead a critical function that directly impacts the firm's global trading performance and expansion.
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Agile Culture: Benefit from a "flat" organizational structure that values technical excellence and rapid execution.
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Competitive Incentives: Enjoy a high-performance bonus structure within a rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar fund.
- Global Footprint: Lead the scaling of data architecture as the firm expands its reach across the US and APAC markets.
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