Market Microstructure Engineer

Selby Jennings
Full-time Zürich, Zürich Other-General
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Market Microstructure Engineer - High‑Frequency Trading Systems

Our client is a renowned hedge fund operating across major liquid asset classes. They are seeking a Market Microstructure Engineer to join their high‑performance trading technology group. In this role, you will analyse network and exchange protocols, automate performance metrics, and lead experiments to optimise trading behaviour on latency‑sensitive exchanges. This position places you at the core of high‑frequency trading, where microseconds matter and technical insight directly impacts trading performance.

Your background will ideally include a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, alongside 5+ years of experience in data analysis, low‑level systems engineering, or network engineering. You will bring strong skills in Python, time‑series analysis, and network protocols, paired with familiarity with market microstructure and low‑latency trading environmen...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Posted: March 03, 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026