Core Engineering Manager (C++) - Singapore- Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

Oxford Knight

Singapore, SGonsitePosted Jun 26, 2026

Skills

pythonc++

About the role

Salary: Competitive

Location: Singapore

Summary:

Leading high-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide is looking to its Core Engineering Markets team in Singapore with a pragmatic, accomplished C++ Engineering Manager.

Alongside managing and mentoring a global team of developers across multiple regions, you will be responsible for designing and architecting a cryptocurrency high-frequency trading platform. To do this, you'll work closely with traders, business management, and other colleagues to prioritize projects and deliver business-critical solutions.

The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a stimulating, results-oriented environment, able to guide and coach globally distributed team members, while also remaining hands-on with development.

Requirements:

10+ years' commercial C++ development experience, ideally in trading

Proven experience leading & mentoring development teams

Strong engineering background in data structures, algorithms, and OO programming in C++

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex, high-performance software systems

Exceptional communication skills in English

Cryptocurrency market knowledge, exchange APIs and cloud tech is a significant plus

Nice to have: experience with Linux operating systems & Networking (TCP/IP and UDP); knowledge of Python and shell scripts

Benefits:

Dress down

Fully catered (breakfast, lunch and snacks)

Workshops and continuous learning possibilities

Global health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid-leave policies

Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact

To apply for this role, or for further information, please get in touch:

Kishan Patel

kishan.patel@oxfordknight.co.uk

+44 (0)20 3137 9572

linkedin.com/in/kishan-patel-4029aa8b

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