Senior Software Engineer

Teesta Investment is a pioneering proprietary trading HFT startup trading and market-making global digital assets in India. We lead the market for various financial instruments and digital currencies and operate with exceptional expertise, knowledge and global reach. We are a firm that was founded on innovative, forward thinking and professional approaches to digital asset trading which reflects in our daily operations. We leverage our extensive knowledge of all relevant market trends & developments from both technology and trading perspectives to help markets achieve price efficiencies.

Your role:

THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION ON-SITE BASED OUT OF OUR KOLKATA OFFICE.

This is a core development position within our software development and engineering team where you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing the software infrastructure that powers our real-time trading strategies. You will need to be a highly skilled developer with a deep understanding of C++ and/or Rust, as well as similar proficiencies across a number of other coding platforms and languages. Prior experience within an existing HFT environment with a proven track record is a must.Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating closely with teams of traders, researchers and other developers to conceptualize, design, and implement high-performance trading algorithms for financial markets.
• Developing and maintaining key low-latency trading systems by optimizing code for performance, latency reduction, and efficiency
• Implementing risk management and trade execution strategies to minimize risk exposure and maximize profitability.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting production systems, promptly identifying and resolving any issues to maintain uninterrupted trading up time.
• Tracking and onboarding the latest cutting-edge developments in trading technologies and financial markets (cryptocurrency and other asset classes) to facilitate a competitive advantage.
• Implementing and performing code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions to promote best practices and maintain code quality.
• Mentoring junior developers and interns by imparting technical guidance to the team.

Our needs:

• A Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with an advanced or Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a software developer within a high-frequency trading (HFT) environment, with a strong focus on digital assets/cryptocurrency markets.
• Robust proficiency in C++, and/or Rust programming languages is essential.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of market microstructure, trading algorithms, low-latency system design, network protocols, and hardware optimization.Exposure with order routing, market data feeds, and exchange connectivity protocols and platforms.
• Extensive experience with code debugging and performance profiling tools.
• Strong familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Prior experience in a cryptocurrency-focused HFT firm is a significant plus.

Perks offered:

• Access to In house snack bar and drinks
• Reimbursement for meals
• Fitness club/Gym memberships
• Sponsorship for higher education / academic endeavours
• Relocation benefits
• Health Insurance for candidate and their dependents

We’re looking for candidates who have a passion for pushing the boundaries of finance and technology and are keen to promote the cause of alternative assets and digital financial systems.

In addition, you should be comfortable working in a fast growth environment, within a small agile team, with fast-evolving roles and responsibilities, variable workloads, tight deadlines, and a high degree of autonomy.