Lafarge Africa Plc – Career Opportunities

C++ Software Engineer | High-Performance Trading Systems | Remote HFT Job

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer to build and optimize the high-performance systems at the core of our trading infrastructure. You’ll take ownership of real-time components that process market data, manage order execution, and support strategy deployment — all with strict requirements for low latency and rock-solid reliability.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end engineering role in a live trading environment. The ideal candidate brings deep modern C++ expertise and a strong grasp of system-level performance.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, focused on performance-critical systems

• Expert-level knowledge of modern C++ (C++17 or later), including templates, memory management, and concurrency

• Solid understanding of systems programming concepts: CPU architecture, networking, threading, I/O, etc.

• Hands-on experience with Linux systems development, including debugging and performance tuning tools

• Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable production code

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, fully remote team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in high-frequency trading (HFT), low-latency systems, or real-time financial infrastructure

• Experience building market data handlers, matching engines, or order gateways

• Familiarity with exchange protocols (FIX, WebSocket, REST) and crypto-native APIs

• Background in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field

• Experience with performance benchmarking and hardware-level micro-optimization (e.g., cache-aware design, CPU pinning, instruction pipelining)

Our Team
We’re a driven, enthusiastic group of around 75 people. Our founding team has a strong track record in entrepreneurship, having built and scaled web products from zero to IPO.

Alexis Soulopoulos [CEO]
• 10+ years in tech executive leadership
• Co-founder of Mad Paws Holdings (0 → IPO)
• Forbes 30 Under 30 + Deloitte TechFast50 ’22 & ’23

Michael Monin [Co-founder & CTO]
• 10+ years as CTO / COO (web2/web3), 1+ year in AI/LLM
• Serial entrepreneur: MTK Digital (exited, 0 → $20M revenue) and Zipchat (AI chatbot for e-commerce brands)

Thomas Lacroix [Co-founder & CMO]
• 8+ years in customer acquisition and e-commerce growth
• Serial entrepreneur: Curatible (sold to Blackstone) and MTK Digital (exited, 0 → $20M revenue)

Maruša Fasano [CFO/Legal]
• 25+ years in finance, strategy, M&A
• Ex-CFO / M&A at Curatible (exited to Blackstone)
• Ex-president of the board at SotremoSA (exited)
• Co-founder / CFO at SoftOne (exited)

Your Role
We’re looking for a Mid/Senior AI Video Artist who’s comfortable editing compelling videos in a fast-moving environment and excels at managing their own production pipeline — from initial concept to audio, graphics, and color grading.

You’ll report directly to our CMO, Thomas. Here’s what the role involves:

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-impact video ads tailored for different digital platforms (social media, adult sites), focused on user acquisition and engagement

• Lead editing and post-production for marketing videos, making sure they’re visually engaging, emotionally compelling, and built for conversions

• Work closely with marketing and creative teams to develop concepts and storyboards aligned with performance data and campaign goals

• Use AI tools like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, and other generative video tech to boost creativity and speed up production

• Keep visual storytelling sharp while adapting to fast feedback and performance-driven iterations

• Optimize video content for different formats, aspect ratios, and channel-specific best practices

• Stay current with trends in short-form advertising and the adult / adult-adjacent space, bringing fresh and innovative ideas

• Ensure all content follows platform policies and brand guidelines while still pushing creative boundaries

Your Qualifications
Hard Skills

• 4+ years of video editing experience, with a strong portfolio of ads built for paid marketing campaigns

• Deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, motion design, and sound design in performance-driven creative

• Proven experience using generative AI tools like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, etc., in your editing workflow

• Proficiency with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro

• Strong awareness of trends in NSFW/adult content advertising — especially pre-roll ads, TikTok-style edits, and fast-paced performance creative

• Familiarity with ad KPIs (CTR, CR, CPM, ROAS) and the ability to optimize creative based on performance data

Soft Skills
🗣 Strong communication and collaboration skills (fluent in English)
🎯 Goal-oriented, with a sense of ownership and commitment
⚡️ Doer mindset — we move fast, and need people who balance execution, planning, and strategy
⏱️ Obsessed with speed, performance, and iteration
🧢 Humble — willing to learn and open to feedback
🍭 #NSFW — comfortable building products involving uncensored models and content

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in the adult, dating, or iGaming industries

Why EverAI?
📈 Exponential growth: from 50M users in 2 years to 100M next — and 500M beyond
🚀 Track record of category-creating innovation: we consistently launch world-first AI apps — setting the pace, not following
🌍 Global impact: top-tier user growth, real-world adoption, cultural relevance
🧠 Proven leadership: a senior team that’s launched, scaled, exited, and IPO’d multiple scale-ups — now fully focused on reshaping AI companionship
👥 Elite remote team: 100% remote and built to win — world-class talent from Tier 1 tech companies, with a culture of ownership, velocity, and radical creativity
🛡️ Ethical core: our AI ecosystem is governed by EverGuard, our proprietary AI moderation technology, ensuring responsible development at scale

What We Offer
✍️ Contract type: we prefer B2B, but we’re flexible — what matters is long-term commitment and impact
📍 Work from anywhere: fully remote — choose your ideal environment
🏝️ Paid time off: 4 weeks (20 working days) of PTO per year to recharge
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Annual gathering: a yearly in-person meetup to connect, brainstorm, and celebrate wins
❤️‍🩹 Health & wellness support: monthly $100 USD allowance for health insurance + unlimited 1:1 sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts via OpenUp (also available for up to three family members)
🏢 Co-working space budget: work from a co-working space up to twice per month (€35 / $40 per visit)
📚 Learning budget: dedicated funds for courses, books, conferences, events, or certifications
💻 Equipment: company laptop + monitor budget up to $250 USD for your home setup
⚡ AI tools access: premium access to ChatGPT, Cursor, Hugging Face, Claude Code, and any other tools you need to excel

🎯 Top-Tier Talent Is Our Multiplier
We’re a fully remote group of A-players from Tier 1 tech, led by an executive team that’s launched, scaled, and exited multiple companies. We move fast and care deeply about what we build — and who we build it with.

We’re looking for exceptional talent ready to ship and distribute world-first AI products at scale, fast, and co-create this category-defining business with us.

If that sounds like you — reach out and apply.

💡 External Referral Program
Know someone perfect for this role? You can refer them through the EverAI External Referral Program and earn a bonus of up to $2,500 USD if they’re hired. Submit a referral here.

Description

Flutterwave is recruiting for treasury roles responsible for managing liquidity, capital allocation, and financial risk.

You’ll oversee financial operations across multiple markets and ensure optimal cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Manage liquidity across payment systems
• Develop treasury strategies
• Monitor financial risks and exposures
• Optimize capital allocation
• Work with finance and executive teams

Requirements

• Background in finance or treasury management
• Experience in fintech or banking
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of global financial systems

Description

Flutterwave is hiring an Enterprise Marketing Manager to drive acquisition and growth across large-scale business clients.

This role focuses on building marketing strategies that attract enterprise-level customers and expand market reach.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise marketing strategies
• Lead multi-channel campaigns
• Collaborate with sales and product teams
• Manage brand positioning and messaging
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize campaigns

Requirements

• Experience in B2B or enterprise marketing
• Strong understanding of fintech or SaaS
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Excellent communication abilities

Flutterwave is seeking a Product Manager (Risk & Compliance) to lead the development of compliance-focused fintech products. In this role, you will define product strategy, design solutions that ensure regulatory alignment, and collaborate closely with engineering, legal, and risk teams to deliver secure, scalable systems.

This position is critical to maintaining trust and safeguarding Flutterwave’s payment ecosystem. You will be responsible for building the “trust layer” that enables seamless transactions across borders while meeting the highest standards of security and compliance. Your work will directly impact how millions of users and businesses interact with Flutterwave, ensuring that growth is matched with resilience and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Roadmap: Define and execute risk, security, and compliance features.

• Engineering Collaboration: Partner with technical teams to design scalable fintech solutions.

• Regulatory Alignment: Ensure compliance with KYC, AML, and data protection requirements.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify and address product-related risks proactively.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with legal, risk, and operations teams.

• Specification Development: Translate business needs into clear product requirements.

• Performance Monitoring: Track product performance and iterate based on data insights.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive Experience: 7+ years of Product Management in FinTech or Payments, with a strong focus on Risk, Fraud, or Compliance. Proven track record of delivering complex products in highly regulated environments.

• Technical Fluency: Deep understanding of API-driven architectures. Comfortable discussing webhooks, payloads, and third‑party integrations, with awareness of how these impact system performance and latency.

• Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to leverage analytics to detect fraudulent behavior, uncover compliance gaps, and drive product decisions. Skilled at turning raw data into actionable insights.

• Commercial Acumen: Strong ability to balance compliance as a cost center. Experienced in optimizing provider spend, negotiating vendor contracts, and improving operational efficiency without compromising risk standards.

• Domain Expertise: Advanced knowledge of KYC/AML frameworks, PCI-DSS requirements, and transaction monitoring logic. Ability to translate regulatory mandates into scalable product features.

• Advanced Tools & Innovation: Proficiency in applying machine learning models for anomaly detection, large language models (LLMs) for automated regulatory reporting, and Explainable AI (XAI) to ensure risk engines remain transparent, compliant, and scalable.