Principal Backend Development Engineer (C++)

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Cryptocurrency
The Role
Design and develop high-performance C++ derivatives trading systems for order processing, position management, risk controls, and real-time account operations. Build concurrent data structures and event-processing mechanisms that ensure consistency, correctness, fault recovery, and low latency. Collaborate with product, risk, and operations teams, and participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, performance optimization, and production troubleshooting.
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About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.
 
Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.
 
Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.
Responsibilities
  1. Design and develop core derivatives trading systems covering order processing, position management, and real-time account risk controls, supporting perpetual contracts, futures, and options.
  2. Design high-performance data structures, concurrency models, and event-processing mechanisms to ensure consistency and correctness across orders, trades, positions, and account balances.
  3. Collaborate with product, risk management, and operations teams to translate trading rules and risk requirements into clear, verifiable system implementations.
  4. Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, performance testing, and production troubleshooting to improve engineering quality and observability.
 
Requirements
  1. Fluency in English.
  2. At least 5 years of C++ development experience, with hands-on experience building high-performance, highly concurrent, or low-latency systems.
  3. Proficiency in modern C++, with a deep understanding of object lifetimes, memory management, templates, and the STL, and the ability to write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code.
  4. A deep understanding of multithreading, atomic operations, memory models, and thread synchronization, with the ability to diagnose and resolve concurrency correctness and performance issues.
  5. Experience with Linux systems programming and network programming, including TCP/UDP, I/O multiplexing, and common network performance bottlenecks.
  6. An understanding of how CPU caches, cache coherence, false sharing, and NUMA affect performance, with experience using tools such as perf for performance analysis and optimization.
  7. Experience designing complex stateful systems and addressing event ordering, idempotency, state consistency, and fault recovery.
  8. A strong focus on correctness and reliability, with solid analytical skills and the ability to independently investigate complex issues, design solutions, and implement them.
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing systems for exchanges, brokerages, futures trading, quantitative trading, or financial infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with derivatives trading mechanics, including margin, leverage, isolated and cross margin, mark prices, funding rates, liquidation, and settlement.
  • Experience with lock-free data structures, CPU affinity, memory pools, zero-copy techniques, or SIMD optimization.

Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. 
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.

Skills Required

  • Fluency in English
  • At least 5 years of C++ development experience
  • Hands-on experience building high-performance, highly concurrent, or low-latency systems
  • Proficiency in modern C++, including object lifetimes, memory management, templates, and the STL
  • Understanding of multithreading, atomic operations, memory models, and thread synchronization
  • Experience diagnosing and resolving concurrency correctness and performance issues
  • Experience with Linux systems programming and network programming, including TCP/UDP, I/O multiplexing, and network performance bottlenecks
  • Understanding of CPU caches, cache coherence, false sharing, and NUMA
  • Experience using performance analysis tools such as perf
  • Experience designing complex stateful systems and addressing event ordering, idempotency, state consistency, and fault recovery
  • Strong focus on correctness and reliability with solid analytical and independent problem-solving skills
  • Experience developing systems for exchanges, brokerages, futures trading, quantitative trading, or financial infrastructure
  • Familiarity with derivatives trading mechanics, including margin, leverage, mark prices, funding rates, liquidation, and settlement
  • Experience with lock-free data structures, CPU affinity, memory pools, zero-copy techniques, or SIMD optimization
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The Company
HQ: Dubai
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Since its inception in March 2018, Bybit has emerged as a leading cryptocurrency exchange, offering a comprehensive suite of tailored crypto services and product solutions meticulously crafted for retail and institutional traders alike. Trusted by millions worldwide, Bybit continues to push the boundaries of innovation, consistently refining and expanding its multi-spectral product offerings. At the heart of Bybit's mission lies the unwavering commitment to providing a secure, reliable, and transparent trading platform that empowers investors to seamlessly navigate the dynamic world of crypto. Whether you seek to explore Spot or Derivatives trading, harness the potential of Mining and Staking products, or leverage API support for algorithmic trading, Bybit empowers you to take control of your crypto journey. As pioneers in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape, Bybit meticulously curates and incubates innovative crypto projects, decentralized solutions, and data-driven research, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of crypto education and growth opportunities. Our core values of empathy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement permeate every aspect of our operations, shaping an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. Bybit actively collaborates with regulatory bodies and institutions worldwide, playing a pivotal role in establishing robust safety and security frameworks, paving the way for a secure and dynamic future of crypto. Embrace the Digital Revolution with Bybit: Your Trusted Partner in the Crypto Frontier. #CryptoArk #Bybit

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