Saleem Ahmad

Software Engineer

Hong Kong, Hong Kong9 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in algorithmic and high frequency trading.
Proficient in modern programming languages including C++ and Python.
Experience in developing ultra low latency trading platforms.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional specializing in algorithmic trading and low latency systems.

Contact

saleem.iitg@gmail.com +919706644594 LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Algorithmic TradingHigh Frequency Trading

Other Skills

BenchmarkingCCUDA CData AnalysisDerivatives TradingEmbedded SystemsFPGA prototypingGo (Programming Language)GolangIntel IntrinsicsIntel SIMD IntrinsicsJavaLinuxLinux KernelMachine Learning

About

Github: https://github.com/sahmad98 Experienced Software Developer working in Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading domain. Graduated from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Skills: Modern C++, Python, Golang, Profiling, Software Optimization

Experience

Qube research & technologies

Quantitative Technologist

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR · On-site

Working on ultra low latency trading platform.

Eclipse trading

Software Engineer

Nov 2021 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR · On-site

Worked on Automated Trading platform and Ultra Low Latency trading platform.

Irage broking services llp

Core Developer

Feb 2018 – Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading
Modern C++17, Python, Golang
Code Vectorization using OpenMP and Intel Intrinsics (AVX512 and AVX2)
Derivatives strategies, Delta One Instruments
Low latency code development
Strategy integration with FPGA platform, High Level Synthesis in Vivado
Software Optimization, Profiling and Benchmarking
x86 Micro-architecture Internals
Intel Vtune , Intel Advisor and Xpedite
Monitoring tools with eBPF and packet processing with XDP
Market Data Adapter and Order book building
GDB, Memory Sanitizers, Unit testing, Integration Testing, Exchange Simulators

Modern C++17PythonGolangOpenMPIntel IntrinsicsSoftware Optimization+5

Citi

Assistant Manager

Jul 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

[Aug'17 - Jan'18]
Was part of Straight Through Processing (STP) team in Commodities Technology. STP works on exchange connectivity to various Commodity exchanges like ICE and CME. Was working on developing component to migrate the Exchange to OpenLink (3rd party trade booking system) flows to the new strategic architecture. While working in this team gained experience in Java EE, Spring Application, JUnit, Maven etc.
[Sep'16 - Jul'17]
Was part of Market Access application development team in Equities Technology.
Development of Global Market Access application development and support, also development of supporting test application framework written in C++. Python is used for automation.
Experience in Boost, quickfix, FIX Protocol
Experience in Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Version control in Git, Continuous Development, Continuous Integration, issue tracking in JIRA
Experience with Agile methodologies for software development specially scrum and sprints.
Experience in Angular 2 web development framework.