C++ Quant Developer - Options- Leading Global Crypto Market Maker | London, UK

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global crypto market maker is seeking a highly experienced C++ Quant Developer to join their growing Options team. This hands-on role involves developing high-performance trading systems and working directly with traders in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C++, experience in HFT, and a solid understanding of options trading.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Industry-leading bonuses

Flat, non-hierarchical structure

Onsite gym

Unlimited food and drinks

Qualifications

• Experience developing trading platforms, preferably from an HFT environment.
• Familiarity with market data feeds and order execution protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, high-performance options trading systems.
• Engage with the full options stack and expand the business.

Skills

C++

Problem Solving

Multi-threading

Concurrency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

C++ Quant Developer - Options - Leading Global Crypto Market Maker

Salary: Very competitive

This is a unique opportunity at a highly ambitious market maker involved in high-frequency algorithmic trading of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and decentralized finance. They are seeking a highly experienced C++ Quant Developer to join the expanding Options team, one of the largest electronic trading desks in the crypto options market.

This hands-on role involves direct collaboration with traders, focusing on developing scalable, high-performance options trading systems. You will work across the full options stack to expand the business into centralized finance, decentralized finance, and OTC markets.

There are no legacy systems, minimal approval layers, and no bureaucracy; all developers report directly to the CTO, who is very hands-on. The ideal candidate likely comes from an HFT or trading firm, capable of solving complex problems and thriving in the fast-paced environment of high-frequency trading.

Requirements

1. Strong programming and development skills in C++
2. Experience developing trading platforms, preferably in an HFT environment
3. Options experience is preferred
4. Familiarity with market data feeds, order execution protocols, and exchange connectivity
5. Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and low latency programming
6. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Maths, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university

Rewards and Incentives

1. Competitive base salaries and industry-leading bonuses
2. Flat, non-hierarchical structure offering independence and autonomy
3. Opportunity to join a high-growth startup with a positive work culture
4. Social events, onsite gym, and unlimited food and drinks at the office

While all applications are carefully reviewed, due to high volume, unsuccessful applicants may not receive responses.

Contact

If you believe you're suitable for this role, please email or call me.

Jack Peck

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jack-peck-448a70131

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