C/C++ Software Engineer - Core Dev- Global Quant Firm

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global high-frequency trading firm in London is seeking a C/C++ Software Engineer to join their Core Development team. The role involves fast-paced software engineering, working closely with technologists to build innovative trading solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong C/C++ skills, experience in low-level software development, and a degree in a related field. The firm offers extensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Group life assurance

Parking/cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ design and programming skills with good API design.
• Experience with low-level and/or embedded software applications.
• Proven individual contributor in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with technologists & traders to build software solutions.
• Design hybrid hardware/software applications.
• Ensure fast and accurate deployment of ideas to production.

Skills

C/C++ design and programming skills

API design

Algorithms knowledge

Python for data analytics

Experience in low-level software development

Education

Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

Job description

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C/C++ Software Engineer - Core Dev- Global Quant Firm, 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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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

C/C++ Software Engineer - Core Dev

Summary

Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C/C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team. Despite serving as the hub for managing the substantial operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, the London office retains a lively, positive environment of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

Core Dev is a global group of technologists who architect, build, and maintain the algorithmic trading platform. This is a fast-paced area, where taking ideas through to deployment must be fast and accurate. As a high-performance software engineer, you'll work with technologists & traders to build the next generation of software solutions in areas such as fast networking, high-performance computing, and real-time acceleration.

Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit someone who has a combination of low-level software engineering skills paired with computer architecture understanding, and exposure to low-level network architecture. This will enable you to fully contribute to co-designing hybrid hardware/software applications.

Requirements:

• Strong C/C++ design and programming skills with good API design
• Broad knowledge of algorithms and basic understanding of statistics and algebra
• Experience with Python, Matlab, or R for data analytics; Matplotlib, numpy are also preferred
• Experience developing low-level and/or embedded software applications
• Proven individual contributor in a dynamic environment
• Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)

Benefits:

• Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
• Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes

Whilst we carefully review all applications, due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact:

If you think you are a strong match for this job description, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Amy Gandhi

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