C++/FPGA Developer - London- Leading Quant Firm - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking exceptional C++/FPGA engineers to join their elite global team. This role offers a unique blend of a start-up feel with the advantages of a well-established firm. You will be instrumental in designing and building cutting-edge hardware solutions for a high-frequency trading desk, collaborating closely with technologists and traders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn new technologies and tackle complex challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and make a significant impact in a dynamic setting where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus structure

Flexible work from home options

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Career progression support

Opportunity for growth and impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in C/C++ programming in commercial settings.
• Strong background in building high performance FPGA systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build next-gen hardware solutions for HFT desk.
• Collaborate with technologists and traders to solve technical problems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

FPGA hardware systems

RTL development

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Summary

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

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

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

Benefits

1. Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
2. They're willing to be flexible with WFH
3. Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
4. Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
5. Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:

Andy Stirling-Martin
[e-mail]
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946