HFT Performance Engineer

📋 Description

• Optimize trading system performance across hardware, network, and software.
• Tune kernel Linux, network stack, and hardware benchmarking.
• Monitor and profile live trading systems with real-time data.
• Prototype and implement performance improvements in live envs.
• Collaborate with trading, infra, and software teams to improve performance.

🎯 Requirements

• Senior expertise (5+ years) in low-latency hardware and software.
• Strong background in Kernel Linux, Network Engineering, and deep network knowledge.
• Understanding of market data feeds, order books, and exchange-level protocols.
• Experience with performance testing tools and scripting.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation tailored to expertise and residency.
• Base salary 80,000€ – 150,000€ per year.
• Equity participation in the company fund.
• Bonus up to 50% of yearly total compensation in some cases.
• Onsite vs Remote: onsite in Bratislava; relocation support available.
• Flexible hours and unlimited paid vacation.
• Two-week onboarding and quarterly visits to Bratislava.