C++ Engineer – Tick Data

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

Job summary

A leading tech-driven quant hedge fund is looking for a developer to join their dynamic team in London. You'll play a critical role in building cutting-edge data solutions for trading research, collaborating with analysts and traders. Ideal candidates possess a degree from a top-tier university and have substantial experience in Linux and C++ development. The environment fosters professional growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

Relaxed, casual culture

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a quant trading environment preferred.
• Expertise in Linux development and proficiency in C++/C, STL, Boost.
• Solid experience in tick data management or cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in developing and enhancing key data solutions for researchers.
• Work closely with quant analysts, developers and traders.
• Design and develop systems covering aspects of algorithmic trading research.

Skills

C++

C

Linux development

Python

Tick data management

Cloud computing tools

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux/GCC development toolchain

Linux Red Hat

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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 over the design and development of cutting-edge systems, covering all aspects of algorithmic trading research: from tick data management to back testing engine, through to cloud computing tools.

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

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field
• Expert on 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’ experience in a quant trading environment would be ideal

Nice to have

• Knowledge of L3 market data (tick data order by order)
• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance