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

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a high-caliber C++ Developer for their elite systems team in Oxford. The role focuses on building ultra-low-latency platforms, optimizing trading systems, and pushing hardware limits. Ideal candidates will possess expert C++ knowledge and experience with concurrency and system design.

Benefits

Immediate impact on global trading outcomes

Innovation-focused work environment

Access to world-class engineering team

Accelerated career path with technical ownership

Qualifications

• 1+ Year of experience required.
• Expertise in modern C++ (11/14/17/20) with a performance-first mindset.
• Understanding of CPU-level tuning and scalable system design.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine ultra-fast, low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Optimize systems at CPU, cache, and memory layers.
• Drive deep systems and hardware-level optimization.

Skills

Expert knowledge of modern C++

Strong understanding of computer architecture

Experience with concurrency and multi-threading

Job description

Job Title: C++ Developer - Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Package, Oxford District

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: C++ Developer

Location: Oxford (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