C++ Engineer - FX Trading Pod - Hedge Fund

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business is seeking a C++ Engineer to help build the execution stack and infrastructure for a multi-strategy hedge fund's systematic strategy.

You will work with PMs, Quant Researchers and ML Engineers to co-own trading systems that directly support profit generation, with a stack centered on C++, Python and Linux.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ expertise in Linux environments.
• Experience building low-latency trading systems is a plus.
• Comfort with real-time data and streaming systems.

Responsibilities

• Build the execution stack and trading systems for a systematic strategy.
• Develop infrastructure to support the trading desk and research teams.
• Collaborate with PMs, Quant Researchers and ML Engineers to deliver robust systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Job description

I'm working with a trading team at a multi-strategy hedge fund, looking to hire a C++ Engineer to help build the infrastructure for his systematic strategy.

The team has PMs, Quant Researchers and ML Engineers, and they're looking for this hire to build the execution stack, trading systems and systematic infrastructure.

Stack: C++, Python, Linux

This offers the chance for someone from an investment bank or trading firm to join a small specialised team, building trading systems that will directly make profit for the PM.

The role would give you the access to the bleeding edge of quant trading, and you would co‑own the infrastructure of new, yet high performing trading desk.