AI HFT Developer

Job Description – AI HFT Developer

Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid)

Department: Quantitative Research & Trading Technology

About the Role

We are seeking an AI High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Developer to design, build, and optimize ultra-low latency trading systems powered by advanced AI/ML models. This role demands strong programming skills, deep market microstructure knowledge, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of algorithmic trading through data-driven innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-latency trading algorithms using AI/ML techniques (LLMs, reinforcement learning, deep learning).
• Develop, test, and deploy execution strategies across equities, futures, crypto, and other asset classes.
• Optimize system performance for nanosecond-level latency using advanced data structures, C++/Rust/Python, and GPU acceleration.
• Research and integrate AI/ML models for price prediction, sentiment analysis, and order book forecasting.
• Build and maintain real-time market data ingestion pipelines with millisecond-level throughput.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to translate trading ideas into production strategies .
• Conduct rigorous backtesting, simulation, and live PnL monitoring of strategies.
• Ensure compliance with risk controls, regulatory requirements, and exchange protocols .

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in HFT, algorithmic trading, or low-latency systems .
• Strong expertise in C++/Rust/Java (for latency-critical components) and Python (for research and ML pipelines).
• Solid background in machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or time-series modeling .
• Experience with market microstructure, order books, FIX protocols, and exchange connectivity .
• Hands-on experience with GPU computing (CUDA), FPGA optimization, or distributed systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) and big data tools (Kafka, Flink, Spark) for data engineering.
• Strong problem-solving ability with an entrepreneurial mindset and drive for innovation.

Nice to Have

• Experience in crypto HFT/DeFi market making .
• Familiarity with agentic AI and large language models for trading insights .
• Prior contributions to open-source AI/quant projects .

What We Offer

• Exposure to cutting-edge AI + trading innovations .
• Opportunity to work with a world-class quant and AI team .
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked bonus .
• A fast-paced environment that encourages innovation and ownership .