Hong Kong Currently hiring
Quantitative Developer / Research Engineer
Global electronic market maker
Partners with quantitative researchers to build automated trading system software, one of the firm's core global engineering locations. Base salary $250,000 to $350,000, plus bonus and other benefits.
Why does Hong Kong specifically matter as an engineering location for a global market maker, versus Singapore?
Hong Kong gives direct proximity to Mainland China and North Asian exchanges, complementing rather than duplicating a Singapore office's coverage of Southeast Asian and broader APAC markets, most global market makers run genuine engineering teams in both rather than picking one.
What technical areas does this quant developer role typically cover in a Hong Kong-based team?
Distributed computing, machine learning, platform development, and networking are commonly listed focus areas, with the specific mix depending on which trading desk or asset class the team supports.
What's the compensation like for a quantitative developer role in Hong Kong?
Base salary $250,000 to $350,000, plus bonus and other benefits.
