C++/FPGA Developer – London

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quant firm in London is looking for exceptional C++/FPGA engineers to design and build next-generation hardware solutions. You will work with elite teams on an HFT desk, focusing on high-performance computing and networking. Ideal candidates are those with strong skills in C/C++ and FPGA development, keen to learn new technologies and solve complex problems.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus

Flexible work from home options

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Career progression supported

Qualifications

• Must write C/C++ in a commercial environment.
• Experience in building reliable, high-performance FPGA systems.
• Proven record in solving unstructured problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build next-generation hardware solutions for HFT desk.
• Collaborate with technologists and traders on hardware systems.
• Solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

C/C++

FPGA hardware systems

Hybrid hardware/software solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

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The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading quant firm is looking for exceptional C++/FPGA engineers. This role will be working on a very successful HFT desk within an elite global team where you’ll design and build the next generation of hardware solutions.

Collaborating with technologists and traders, you will provide hardware systems in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute, and real-time acceleration. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on co-designing hybrid hardware/software solutions.

This firm sees technology as a key component of their continued success. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn new cutting-edge technologies and have a proven record of solving unstructured problems.

Requirements

• Must be able to write C/C++ in a commercial environment
• Solid knowledge of building reliable, high-performance FPGA hardware systems
• A mix of traditional RTL development and software skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, where accuracy is crucial
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

• Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate and are flexible for the right candidate
• Willing to be flexible with WFH
• Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Whilst we carefully review all applications, due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.