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Eclipse Trading

Proprietary trading with tech-driven strategies

Low Latency C++ Developer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Shanghai, China
In Person
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A university degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of C++ server-side development on Linux.
  • Strong technical design skills.
  • A solid understanding of multithreading, network socket programming, and low-latency programming techniques.
  • Experience developing automated trading systems or exchange connectivity.
  • Solid data analysis skills.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.
Responsibilities
  • Develop low-latency exchange connectivity and trading algorithms, including quoting, hedging, and arbitrage for listed derivatives and delta one products.
  • Work closely with quants and traders to define the behavior of trading algorithms.
  • Develop C++ applications for core trading infrastructure.
  • Thoroughly test code, including automated testing, and actively participate in code reviews.
  • Provide tier 3 support.
Desired Qualifications
  • C++ 14 or later is desirable.
  • Experience with China exchanges is a plus.
  • Experience with Kafka is a plus.

About the company

Eclipse Trading operates as a proprietary trading firm with a global presence and a technology-driven approach. It designs and deploys in-house quantitative trading strategies across multiple markets, including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Its system combines research, strategy development, and automated execution to trade quickly and data-first across asset classes. The company differentiates itself with an internal tech-centric culture, a broad multi-asset footprint, and a worldwide office network, aiming to generate alpha and grow wealth through systematic trading.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wan Chai District, Hong Kong

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • September 2026 job boards show 16 open roles and accelerating hiring.
  • Graduate Trader 2027 intake, posted August 13, 2026, signals sustained talent demand.
  • Low-latency C++ and DevOps openings point to ongoing technology investment.

What critics are saying

  • SFC license AOP087 concentrates regulatory risk in Hong Kong trading operations.
  • A single SFC enforcement action freezes Hong Kong capital deployment and hiring.
  • Crypto and equity-derivatives revenues face PnL shocks when volatility and spreads compress.

What makes Eclipse Trading unique

  • Founded 2007, Eclipse Trading uses proprietary capital across four offices.
  • Hong Kong HQ, Sydney, Shanghai, and Chicago support cross-market derivatives execution.
  • Three-month Hong Kong graduate training converts recruits into live trading desk operators.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus