C++ Developer- Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Package

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading buy-side institution in Liverpool seeks a skilled C++ Developer to engineer ultra-low-latency trading platforms. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge financial technology, directly impacting global trading outcomes and innovation in systems architecture. Candidates should possess strong modern C++ skills and experience in optimizing performance in complex systems.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of modern C++ with a performance-first mindset.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and CPU-level tuning.
• Experience with concurrency, multi-threading, and scalable system design.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine ultra-fast, low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Optimize systems at the CPU, cache, and memory layers.
• Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks at every level.

Skills

C++ Modern (11/14/17/20)

Concurrency

Multi-threading

Performance Tuning

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C++ Developer - Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Package, Liverpool

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

C++ Developer

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Experience Level: 1+ Year

The Role

Are you passionate about speed, precision, and pushing hardware to its limits? A world-class buy-side institution is looking for a high-calibre C++ Engineer to join their elite systems team. You’ll help engineer ultra-low-latency platforms that power trading at the microsecond level—where every line of code counts.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of finance and systems engineering, solving complex problems in a live production environment.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Build and refine ultra-fast, low-latency trading infrastructure
• Optimize systems at the CPU, cache, and memory layers
• Engineer efficient data structures and high-performance algorithms
• Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks at every level of the stack
• Drive innovation through deep systems and hardware-level optimization

What You’ll Bring

• Expert knowledge of modern C++ (11/14/17/20) with a performance-first mindset
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and CPU-level tuning
• Experience with concurrency, multi-threading, and scalable system design

Why This Role?

• Immediate Impact – Your code directly shapes global trading outcomes
• Innovation-Focused – Work on advanced systems optimization and architecture
• Work with the Best – Join a close-knit team of world-class engineers
• Accelerated Career Path – Flat structure, technical ownership, and fast growth