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Software Engineer - Exchange - C++

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 22 Jan 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Intermediate
  • English: Professional

Position

Join the company, a mission-focused company committed to accelerating the global adoption of cryptocurrency to achieve financial freedom and inclusion. As a Software Engineer on our Exchange team, you'll be instrumental in building core backend services including the matching engine, market data gateways, and trading APIs. The team operates globally, coding in C++, Go, Rust, and Python in an agile environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the company trading engine.
  • Build and design solutions to mitigate risk and enhance the security of systems and data.
  • Improve site performance through the design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability applications.
  • Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of handling heavy transaction volumes.
  • Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to product milestones.
  • Work effectively with stakeholders while leveraging soft skills for team communication.

Skills Required:

  • 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following: distributed systems, low-latency environments, or high-volume transaction systems, with a strong emphasis on Linux.
  • Proficient in C++ and a high level of proficiency in Python, Rust, and SQL preferred.
  • Knowledge of order types, trading systems, and financial products is highly desirable.
  • Experience in profiling and optimizing code for performance (CPU, memory, network).
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies is a plus.
  • BS in a technical or quantitative field.

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Job Type: Full-time

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is expected; employees speak over 50 languages.

The company celebrates diversity and encourages applications from individuals who may not meet all stated qualifications but have knowledge and passion for crypto. As an equal opportunity employer, the company does not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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