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

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a high-caliber C++ Developer to join their elite systems team. This role focuses on engineering ultra-low-latency platforms critical for trading performance. Candidates should possess expert C++ skills and a strong understanding of computer architecture. The position offers significant impact and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Career development opportunities

Flat structure and technical ownership

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of modern C++ (11/14/17/20).
• Strong understanding of computer architecture.
• Experience with multi-threading and scalable system design.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine ultra-fast, low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Optimize systems at CPU, cache, and memory layers.
• Eliminate performance bottlenecks and drive innovation.

Skills

C++

Concurrency

Multi-threading

Systems Optimization

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

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description

Role: C++ Developer

Location: London (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