C++ Quant Developer – High-Frequency Trading

Tower Research Capital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Savings plans

Hybrid working opportunities

Free meals daily

Wellness reimbursements

Company-sponsored sports teams

Volunteer opportunities

Continuous learning workshops

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm in London is seeking a Quant Developer to enhance its trading strategies. The role includes developing a low-latency high-frequency trading platform and supporting the quantitative research team. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science or related fields, have strong C++ programming skills, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. The firm promotes a collaborative culture with generous benefits, including hybrid working opportunities, wellness programs, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++.
• Brilliant problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a low latency high-frequency trading platform.
• Assist in the development of a tick by tick backtesting research platform.
• Optimize computational efficiency of existing machine learning algorithms.
• Create tools for data analysis that support research decisions.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Object-oriented programming in C++

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Python

Financial markets experience

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading proprietary trading firm in London is seeking a Quant Developer to enhance its trading strategies. The role includes developing a low-latency high-frequency trading platform and supporting the quantitative research team. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science or related fields, have strong C++ programming skills, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. The firm promotes a collaborative culture with generous benefits, including hybrid working opportunities, wellness programs, and professional development.