Chief Technology Officer

CTO – High-Frequency Trading

Location: UAE

Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a proven track record in building and scaling high-frequency trading platforms. This role is ideal for a technically driven leader who combines deep engineering expertise with strategic business insight. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the technology vision, driving performance and innovation, and ensuring the continued growth and reliability of a world-class digital asset trading platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Vision & Strategy: Define and execute a robust technology roadmap aligned with the company’s expansion in global digital trading markets.
• Platform Architecture: Design and optimize ultra-low latency systems, trading engines, and real-time data pipelines to deliver high throughput and minimal execution time.
• Engineering Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow top-tier global engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Scalability & Reliability: Architect systems capable of handling massive transaction volumes while ensuring uptime, fault tolerance, and data integrity.
• Innovation & Performance: Champion advancements in algorithmic trading, infrastructure optimization, and distributed systems to maintain a competitive edge.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product, quant, and business leaders to translate trading strategies into scalable, high-performance systems.
• Governance & Compliance: Oversee security, data governance, and regulatory compliance across all technology operations.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Head of Technology in high-frequency trading (HFT), quantitative trading, crypto exchanges, or financial markets.
• Strong hands-on technical expertise in C++, Go, or Rust, with proficiency in Python for analytics and automation.
• Deep understanding of low-latency system design, network optimization, and real-time data processing.
• Experience building and scaling trading platforms handling billions in daily trade volume.
• Strong knowledge of market microstructure, exchange connectivity (FIX, WebSocket), and execution algorithms.
• Ability to manage complex engineering initiatives and lead distributed teams across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a bias toward execution and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in computer science, quantitative finance, or electrical engineering.
• Experience working within crypto exchanges, multi-asset brokers, or liquidity providers.
• Familiarity with cloud-native, edge computing, or AI-driven optimization technologies.

Why Join

• Be the driving force behind the next generation of high-frequency digital trading platforms.
• Work at the cutting edge of trading technology and digital assets innovation.
• Competitive executive package including equity participation.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with global impact and autonomy.