C++ Quant Developer, Equities, Hedge Fund- Global Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hedge fund as a C++ Quant Developer, where you'll leverage your expertise in low-latency systems and C++ programming. This role offers the chance to collaborate with trading teams to create high-performance infrastructure, enhancing trading opportunities across various markets. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, this position is ideal for experienced engineers passionate about finance and technology. Enjoy a competitive salary, exciting work culture, and generous benefits as you contribute to cutting-edge projects in the financial sector.

Benefits

Strong salary + bonuses

Generous benefits package

Collaborative culture

Willing to wait for non-competes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on C++.
• Strong understanding of low-latency and real-time system design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust low-latency C++ systems.
• Work with trading teams to build high-performance infrastructure.

Skills

C++ programming

Data structures and algorithms

Multithreading

Low-latency system design

Linux system internals

Networking

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

C++ Quant Developer, Equities, Hedge Fund- Global Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 1 day ago Permanent up to £350k TC

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

Desirable

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

Contact
If you feel you're suitable for this role, want to hear about similar positions, or would like help hiring similar developers for your company, please send your CV or get in touch:

Richard Allan
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