NovaQ Labs

Role Overview We are building a next-generation, systematic, cross-asset trading platform. We are looking for a Trading Systems Engineer who will take ownership of live execution systems and help operate and scale systematic strategies in production. This is a hands-on, production role, not a research-only or advisory position. Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain production trading systems • Own execution pipelines across futures, FX, equities, and derivatives • Implement broker connectivity, order routing, risk checks, and monitoring • Support live systematic trading and ensure operational stability • Improve latency, reliability, and fault tolerance where required • Collaborate closely with quant researchers to productionize models • Build infrastructure that can scale as capital grows Requirements • Strong experience in C++ and/or Python • Direct experience with live trading systems (not just backtests) • Understanding of execution, market data, and order lifecycle • Experience operating systems under real capital and risk • Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment Nice to Have • Experience in hedge funds, prop trading, or institutional desks • Knowledge of futures, FX, or multi-asset execution • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and deployment