C++ Engineer

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HFT fund seeks an expert C++ Engineer for their core platform team. This role involves designing and optimizing their algorithmic trading platform while collaborating with Quants and Traders. Candidates should possess strong C++ programming skills and a background in OO design, ideally with low latency systems development experience.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & bonus

Opportunities for career progression

Rewarded contributions to projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ C++ programming skills on Linux.
• Experience in OO design and supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications.
• Low latency systems development would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and maintaining the algorithmic trading platform.
• Creating and optimizing scalable multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.
• Solving technical problems and managing multiple projects.

Skills

C++ programming

Object-Oriented Design

Multithreading

Performance Optimization

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

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Leading HFT fund looking for an expert C++ Engineer to join their core platform team, designing, developing and maintaining the algorithmic trading platform. Leadership experience is welcomed but not essential.

Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech and start-up industries. Working closely with hands-on Quants and Traders your primary focus will be C++ functionality, responsible for creating and optimizing scalable multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.

The successful C++ Engineer will love solving difficult technical problems and be comfortable with owning multiple projects simultaneously. You’ll be expected to have a strong understanding of computer systems, e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc. If this sounds like you, apply now!

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ C++ programming skills on Linux
• Solid experience in OO design and creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications
• Low latency systems development would be ideal
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) – minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA
• Outstanding communication skills across the business
• Experience within the financial industry is advantageous but not essential
• Competitive base salary & bonus
• Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported