C++ Quant Developer, Equities, Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a C++ Quant Developer in London to design, develop, and enhance low-latency systems. Candidates should possess a strong programming background in C++, knowledge of financial services, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This prestigious firm offers competitive salaries and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Strong salary + bonuses

Generous benefits package

Collaborative culture

Willing to wait for non-competes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience overall, with 5+ in financial services.
• Strong C++17/20 programming skills.
• Familiarity with low-latency trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-latency C++ systems.
• Collaborate with trading teams to build infrastructure.
• Improve efficiency with advanced programming techniques.

Skills

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

Multithreading

Asynchronous programming

Linux internals

Networking

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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C++ Quant Developer, Equities, Hedge Fund, London

Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

Salary: up to £350k TC

Experience: 10+ years

Fabulous opportunity for a low latency QD to join one of the world’s most prestigious and successful hedge funds. Looking for an experienced engineer with a solid programming background in modern C++ alongside outstanding communication skills, and comfortable facing off to the business.

This role is focused primarily on the design, architecture, and implementation of robust and super-fast low-latency C++ systems. Working directly with central trading teams to understand their requirements, you’ll build the necessary high-performance infrastructure to enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions. You’ll also improve platform efficiency, using network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency.

Skills and Experience Required

• 5+ years’ experience as a senior contributor at financial services firm(s), with 10+ years’ experience overall
• Strong object-oriented C++ programming skills, including C++17 & ideally C++20
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and asynchronous environments
• Solid understanding of low-latency and real-time system design and implementation
• Deep understanding of Linux system internals & networking
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) from a top-tier university
• Existing buy-side experience preferred
• Familiarity with real-time low-latency trading systems specifically for equities and futures
• Some Python to understand related quantitative & data-oriented work of others

Benefits & Incentives

• Strong salary + bonuses
• Willing to wait up to 12 months for non-competes
• Collaborative culture and an exciting place to work
• Generous benefits package

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.