Software Engineer (Individual Contributor) – High-Frequency Trading

Requirements & Expectations

• Experience in Big Tech and/or distributed systems is strongly preferred
• We value T-shaped engineers — individuals who can go deep technically while also understanding and troubleshooting across the stack (including infrastructure, on-prem systems, and bare metal environments — not just application code)
• This is a role for experienced hires only (not suitable for junior candidates)
• This is a full-time, in-office role (5 days per week)
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to Singapore or Hong Kong

Interview Process

• The process is intensive and fast-paced, typically involving multiple interview rounds (up to 10) over a short timeframe
• Please note: the bar is high, and not all candidates will progress
• Due to volume, detailed feedback may not always be provided

Additional Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Mode Talent is partnering with leading high-frequency trading firms across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney to hire exceptional software engineers.
We’re looking for top-tier individual contributors who thrive in complex, high-performance environments. This role suits engineers who enjoy troubleshooting deeply technical problems and building systems where performance and precision are critical.

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience as an individual contributor in software engineering
• Language-agnostic mindset (experience with Python, C++, and/or Golang)
• Background in high-performance, distributed, or low-latency systems
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and optimise systems