C++ Quant Developer – Options

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market maker is seeking an experienced C++ Quant Developer for their Options team in London. This hands-on role involves developing high-frequency trading systems in an agile environment without legacy systems. The successful candidate will directly collaborate with the CTO and traders, applying strong C++ development skills to solve complex problems in a rapidly changing field.

Benefits

Great base salaries and industry-leading bonuses

Flat, non-hierarchical structure

Unlimited food & drinks in the office

Onsite gym

Loads of social events

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C++ are a must-have.
• Experience developing trading platforms from a HFT environment preferred.
• Solid understanding of multi-threading and low latency programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, high-performance options trading systems.
• Collaborate directly with traders.
• Engage with the full options stack.

Skills

C++ programming

Multi-threading

Concurrency

Low latency programming

Market data feeds

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maths, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

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This is a unique opportunity at a highly ambitious market maker that provides high-frequency algorithmic trading involving crypto currencies/blockchain, as well as decentralized finance. They are looking for a highly experienced C++ Quant Developer to join the growing Options team, one of the biggest electronic trading desks in the crypto options market.

This is a hands-on role, collaborating directly with traders, where your primary focus is developing scalable, high-performance options trading systems. Engaging with the full options stack, you’ll expand the business across centralized finance, decentralized finance and OTC.

There are no legacy systems, no multiple levels of approvals, no bureaucracy; all developers report directly to CTO who is very hands-on. The successful candidate will likely come from an HFT/trading firm, be able to solve difficult problems and thrive in the fast-paced, ever-changing environment of high-frequency trading.

Requirements

• Strong programming & development skills in C++ are a must-have
• Experience developing trading platforms, ideally from a HFT environment
• Options experience is preferred
• Familiarity with market data feeds, order execution protocols and connectivity to exchanges
• Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency and low latency programming
• Bachelor’s of Master’s degree from a top-tier university in Maths, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Rewards and Incentives

• Great base salaries and industry-leading bonuses
• Flat, non-hierarchical structure with independence & autonomy to deliver solutions
• Join a high-growth startup with a great work culture
• Loads of social events, onsite gym, unlimited food & drinks in the office