C/C++ Developer- Global Quant Firm - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic quant firm that combines the energy of a start-up with the stability of an established player. As a skilled C/C++ Developer, you will enhance the infrastructure of a growing quant trading team, tackling exciting projects in high-performance computing and big data. This role offers a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, with opportunities for career progression. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for technology, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge industry.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & bonus

Flexible work from home options

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Career progression support

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Qualifications

• Solid C/C++ development experience, including optimization.
• Strong instincts around performance vs simplicity tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the team's infrastructure.
• Collaborate extensively with traders and technologists on projects.

Skills

C/C++ Development

Performance Optimization

Linux Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Salary: £200k base

Summary

Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for a skilled C/C++ Developer. You will join a growing quant trading team to evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the team's infrastructure, including execution, signal generation, model building and back testing.

Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech, academic and start-up industries. Collaborating extensively with traders and technologists, you can expect exposure to a wide range of exciting and challenging projects. These will include high performance computing, software design and big data, developing high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

Technology is viewed by the traders as a crucial component of their continued success. The successful C/C++ Developer will have exceptional communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable taking ownership of projects and responsibilities.

Requirements

1. Solid C/C++ development experience, including low- and high-level optimization
2. Strong instincts around performance vs simplicity tradeoffs, engineering for maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
3. Good Linux platform skills and experience
4. Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

NB: Please do not apply if you're a fresh graduate.

Benefits

1. Competitive base salary & bonus
2. They're willing to be flexible with WFH
3. Have a direct impact and be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies
4. Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
5. Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Contact
If this sounds like you or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:

Andy Stirling-Martin
[e-mail]
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946