Software Engineer

Overview

Description

Who we are:

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.

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

Your role:

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 and applications on our trading systems. You will need to be a highly skilled developer with a deep understanding of C++, 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 plus. Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating closely with senior engineer and cross functional teams to design, implement, and optimize software solutions.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining high quality software applications using C++.
• Analysing and solving complex problems via Data Structures & Algorithms.
• Understanding and leveraging operating system principles to enhance software functionality and efficiency.
• Participating in and performing code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions to promote best practices and maintain code quality and robustness.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting production systems, promptly identifying and resolving any issues to maintain uninterrupted trading uptime.
• Tracking and onboarding the latest developments in industry trends, trading technologies and best practices.

Our needs:

• A Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience as a software developer ideally within a high-frequency/algorithmic trading environment.
• Strong foundational proficiency in C++ programming, with a proven track record of writing efficient and maintainable code.
• In-depth knowledge of how computers work, including hardware and software interactions.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, with the ability to apply them to solve real world problems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operating systems, including their design, functionality, and performance considerations.
• Basic understanding of computer networking principles and protocols.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

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.