C++ Engineer - Systematic Equities

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a C++ Engineer to join their systematic equities trading team in Slough. The role involves developing a cutting-edge research compute platform to enhance quantitative research capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring 2-5 years of experience in C++, along with a strong STEM background.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in C++ development.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a senior quant developer on platform development.
• Build computational resources and data infrastructure.
• Support quantitative research and backtesting.

Skills

C++

Distributed systems

Education

STEM background

Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar

Job description

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C++ Engineer - Systematic Equities, Slough

Client:

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Paragon is working with a systematic fund, managing approximately $4BN AUM with up to 10% growth year to date. One of their London-based trading teams is looking to hire an exceptional C++ developer.

This systematic equities trading team is building a research compute platform that will include computational resources, data infrastructure, and tools to support quantitative research, strategy development, and backtesting in quantitative equity markets.

They are seeking an elite C++ Engineer with experience in distributed systems to collaborate with a senior quant developer and deliver this world-class platform.

The ideal candidate will have a background outside of finance, with 2-5 years of experience and an excellent STEM background, preferably in computer science.