Backend Software Engineer C++ Linux

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global systematic trading firm is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with C++ and Linux expertise. This role involves developing and optimizing high-performance trading systems, offering up to £300k salary and a flexible work environment with learning opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Free breakfast and lunch

25 days holiday

Pension

Continual learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced C++ development skills including C++ 17.
• Experience with low latency trading systems in cryptocurrency.
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS and distributed network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems.
• Implement and maintain market data feed handlers and execution algorithms.
• Collaborate with a talented team to solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

C++ development

Multi-threading

Real-time systems

Network programming

C++ optimization

AWS

OOP

Design Patterns

Data Structures

Tools

Linux OS

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Client Server

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++ Linux) London / WFH to £300k+

Are you a backend focussed Software Engineer with C++ and Linux expertise?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm.

As a Backend Software Engineer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high frequency trading platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with a focus on reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems.

There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented team to solve problems and push what is possible.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues based in high spec offices with free breakfast and lunch at the onsite restaurant, with flexibility to work from home two days a week.

About you:

• You have advanced C++ development skills including C++ 17, multi-threading, real-time systems and network programming
• You have experience working on low latency trading systems within the cryptocurrency space
• You have a good understanding of C++ optimisation, ideally also have Template Metaprogramming knowledge
• You have a strong knowledge of Linux OS and distributed network architecture
• You have a good understanding of AWS
• You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures
• You're collaborative with excellent communication skills

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++ Linux) you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £300k
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to work on Greenfield systems at the cutting edge
• Continual learning and development opportunities