C++ Developer

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prop trading firm in London is seeking expert-level C++ developers to enhance their core trading engine. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience with high-performance applications and in-depth knowledge of Linux and network programming. This role offers a chance to collaborate with quant researchers and design low-latency solutions. Competitive compensation packages are included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Collaborative and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience focusing on high-performance or low-latency server programming.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux systems and network programming.
• Experience in profiling and optimizing code.

Responsibilities

• Develop C++ code for the core trading engine.
• Collaborate with quant researchers on software supporting research and live trading.
• Design and architect low-latency trading solutions.

Skills

C++ coding experience

Linux systems knowledge

Network programming

CPU architecture knowledge

Market data protocols knowledge

Code profiling and optimization

Job description

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My client, a prop trading firm active across a wide range of asset classes and regions, is looking for highly talented developers with expert-level C++ skills to join their London office.

You’ll be part of a passionate team developing C++ code for the core trading engine, solving complex problems on the engine for all exchange-traded asset classes. You’ll collaborate with quant researchers, creating software to support research, analysis, backtesting, and live trading. You’ll also help design and architect world-class low-latency trading solutions by understanding networks, server architecture, and how software can best take advantage of the hardware.

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ C++ coding experience, focused on high-performance or low-latency server programming
• In-depth knowledge of Linux systems, network programming, & CPU architecture
• Knowledge of market data protocols & order entry for global exchanges
• Experience profiling and optimization code
• Bonus points for finance experience
• Competitive compensation packages
• Collaborative, friendly working environment
• Have an impact from day one right across the firm

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