C++ HFT Developer – Prop Trading

Fourier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prop trading hedge fund in Greater London is seeking a skilled C++ Developer to work on overhauling their electronic execution stack. The ideal candidate will have experience building performant C++ applications and a strong understanding of software design principles. You will collaborate closely with traders to enhance system functionality and apply your skills in performance tuning and optimization. This role is perfect for someone with a background in Computer Science who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building highly performant C++ applications.
• Knowledge of software design and best coding practices.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and continuous integration.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small team to overhaul a cross asset electronic execution stack.
• Extend functionality of systems and help implement strategies.
• Improve existing systems focusing on performance.

Skills

C / C++

Python

HFT

low latency

real-time

multi-threading

performance tuning

problem solving

Education

Strong academic background in Computer Science

Job description

Required skills

C / C++, Python, HFT, low latency, real-time, multi-threading.

You will be working in a small team undertaking a major overhaul of a cross asset electronic execution stack within a prop trading hedge fund.

You will work with traders extend the functionality of this new system, help implement new strategies, and improve existing ones, all with a keen eye on performance.

You will need to have prior experience building highly performant C++ applications and an appreciation of software design, best coding practices, continuous integration, Agile methodologies and computer science fundamentals.

Key Skills

• Experience building C++-based systems with strict requirements for low-latency and deterministic performance
• Performance tuning / optimisation of systems / software
• Python scripting skills
• Strong academic background in Computer Science or an analytical field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills