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

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

Job summary

A leading global buy-side institution seeks a C++ Developer in Southampton, focusing on building ultra-low-latency trading platforms. As part of an elite systems team, you'll tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, contributing to significant financial outcomes. Join this innovative firm to enhance your career with technical ownership and rapid growth opportunities.

Benefits

Accelerated Career Path

Flat structure

Technical ownership

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a C++ development role.
• Expert knowledge of C++ (11/14/17/20) with a performance-first mindset.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and CPU-level tuning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Concurrency

Multi-threading

Systems Design

Performance Optimization

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

C++ Developer

Location: Southampton, Hybrid

Salary: Up to £180,000 + Bonus + 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