Senior Network Engineer, High-frequency Trading firm
Aptitude Asia LimitedHong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Aptitude Asia Limited specializes in senior‑level recruitment for the banking, finance and technology sectors, sourcing executives and specialists from C‑level to technical roles. Leveraging over 40 years of industry experience, the firm employs in‑depth global market mapping, extensive networking and confidential research to identify and secure top talent in areas such as electronic trading, algorithmic and fixed‑income trading, cloud computing, IT security, and business analytics. Aptitude Asia distinguishes itself through long‑term client partnerships, a proven track record of repeat placements, and a focus on delivering both permanent and contract solutions tailored to the unique needs of financial institutions and technology firms.
Job Description
Our client, a top-tier high-frequency trading firm, is looking to hire a Senior Network Engineer with expertise in low-latency systems and infrastructure to join the Hong Kong team.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer in a high-frequency trading or financial services environment.
- Deep technical expertise in network protocols, topologies, and architectures, with a focus on low-latency networks and hands-on configuration/troubleshooting of network devices.
- Deep understanding of Linux engineering and administration methods
- Detailed understanding of IP and networking concepts, familiarity with Kernel bypass techniques
- Proficiency in Infrastructure provisioning/management tools (e.g. Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Docker)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in both English and Chinese
