C/C++ Software Engineer – Core Dev

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global HFT firm is seeking a pragmatic C/C++ Software Engineer to join its core development team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, developing high-performance software solutions for algorithmic trading. Candidates should have strong C/C++ skills, a background in computer science or engineering, and a passion for building impactful software in a fast-paced setting. The position promises competitive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical

Parental leave

Life assurance

Parking/cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ with API design experience.
• Competency in algorithms, statistics, and algebra.
• Experience with data analytics tools like Python or Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technologists & traders to develop software solutions.
• Contribute to the algorithmic trading platform and system co-design.
• Engage in fast-paced development in a dynamic environment.

Skills

C/C++ design and programming

API design

Algorithms

Statistics

Algebra

Data analytics (Python, Matlab, or R)

Low-level and embedded software development

Education

Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

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C/C++ Software Engineer – Core Dev, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Summary

Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C/C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team. The London office manages operations across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, maintaining a lively environment of a start-up with the stability of an established company.

Core Dev is a global group of technologists who architect, build, and maintain the algorithmic trading platform. This role involves fast-paced development where ideas are quickly deployed. As a high-performance software engineer, you’ll collaborate with technologists & traders to develop software solutions in areas like fast networking, high-performance computing, and real-time acceleration.

Technology is vital to traders' success. The role suits someone with low-level software engineering skills, understanding of computer architecture, and exposure to network architecture, enabling contribution to co-designing hardware/software applications.

Requirements

• Strong C/C++ design and programming skills with good API design
• Broad knowledge of algorithms, statistics, and algebra
• Experience with Python, Matlab, or R for data analytics; Matplotlib, numpy preferred
• Experience developing low-level and/or embedded software applications
• Proven individual contributor in a dynamic environment
• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related
• Competitive salary & bonus
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and impact
• Rewarded contributions and career progression
• Benefits include private medical, parental leave, life assurance, parking/cycle schemes

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