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Relocate to APAC | Software Engineers, Quant Researchers & Technologists Location: Hong Kong | Singapore | Sydney | Fully Remote Options Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available Overview We are working with a range of tier 1 and tier 2 trading firms , alongside some of the most exciting crypto and prediction market companies globally , who are actively hiring exceptional technical talent into APAC. Whether you're currently in finance or coming from big tech, academia, or research-heavy environments , this is an opportunity to apply your skills in some of the most performance-driven and intellectually challenging environments in the world. Who We’re Looking For We’re interested in high-calibre candidates with strong academic and technical backgrounds, including: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar Strong programming experience in any language (e.g. C++, Python, Rust, Java, Go, C#, etc.) Backgrounds in: High-performance systems / distributed systems Algorithms, data structures, or optimisation Machine learning / AI / statistical modelling Low-level systems (Linux, networking, performance engineering) Candidates from: Trading / hedge funds / market makers Big tech / scale-ups Research labs / academia Opportunities You’ll have the chance to work on: Low-latency trading systems & market connectivity Alpha research & quantitative modelling High-performance infrastructure & distributed systems Crypto, digital assets & prediction markets Next-generation trading platforms and execution systems Why APAC? Competitive compensation (often including sign-on and guaranteed bonuses) Favourable tax environments in key hubs like Hong Kong & Singapore Exposure to fast-growing markets and new asset classes Opportunity to join lean, high-impact teams with direct influence on PnL International experience with strong long-term career upside What’s on Offer Full relocation support & visa sponsorship Flexible options including fully remote roles (select teams) Access to multiple top-tier firms through a single process Opportunities tailored to both: Experienced industry professionals High-potential candidates transitioning from academia or tech Interested? If you're open to exploring opportunities in APAC—or just curious about how your profile maps to this market—reach out for a confidential discussion.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.