C++ Engineer – Tick Data

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven quant hedge fund seeks a developer to join their dynamic team in London. You will work closely with analysts and traders to create cutting-edge data solutions, enhancing systems for algorithmic trading. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in C++/C and Linux, along with experience in a quant trading environment.

Benefits

Professional and personal development opportunities

Relaxed, casual culture with a healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a quant trading environment preferred.
• Expertise in Linux development using C++/C, STL, Boost.
• Solid experience in designing and implementing tick data management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quant analysts, developers, and traders to build data solutions.
• Design and develop systems for algorithmic trading research.
• Enhance tools for tick data management and cloud computing.

Skills

C++

C

Linux

Python

Cloud Computing

Tick Data Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering

Tools

GCC

Linux Red Hat

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology, and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

You will be a key member of the development team, working closely with quant analysts, developers, and traders to build and enhance key data solutions for researchers. You’ll collaborate on the design and development of cutting-edge systems, covering all aspects of algorithmic trading research: from tick data management to back testing engines, through to cloud computing tools.

This role would suit someone who thrives on being a team player and loves working collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or a related field
• Expertise in Linux development using C++/C, STL, Boost, and some Python
• Solid experience designing and implementing tick data management and/or cloud computing tools
• Proficiency with Linux/GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat is essential
• 3+ years of experience in a quant trading environment is preferred

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of L3 market data (tick data ordered by order)
• Opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where your input is valued
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture with a healthy work-life balance