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

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution seeks a top-tier C++ Developer to support their elite systems team in York. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver ultra-low-latency solutions in trading environments. Applicants should bring expert knowledge in modern C++, strong understanding of computer architecture, and experience with system optimization.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Accelerated Career Path

Technical Ownership

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of modern C++ (11/14/17/20) with performance focus.
• Strong understanding of CPU-level tuning.
• 1+ year experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Modern C++

Computer architecture

Concurrency

Multi-threading

Scalable system design

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

? 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