C++ Software Developer

Aurum Search Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systematic hedge fund in London is seeking a skilled C++ engineer to join their high-impact technology team. The role involves building next-generation data and market infrastructure, specifically working on complex, distributed systems for large-scale data analytics and pricing. Ideal candidates will have strong modern C++ development skills and experience in high-performance data-intensive systems. The position is based in London with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in developing high-performance, data-intensive systems.
• Ability to work in a senior engineering team and contribute hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Build next-generation data and market infrastructure.
• Work on complex, distributed systems powering analytics and pricing platforms.

Skills

Strong modern C++ development skills (C++14/17/20)

Experience in high-performance, data-intensive systems

Experience in market data or large-scale distributed systems

Hands-on individual contributor

Job description

I'm representing a leading systematic hedge fund who are looking for a skilled C++ engineer to join a high-impact technology team in London, building next‑generation data and market infrastructure. You’ll work on complex, distributed systems that power large‑scale data, analytics, and pricing platforms.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong modern C++ development skills (C++14/17/20)
• 3+ experience in high-performance, data-intensive systems
• Experience in market data, data platforms, or large-scale distributed systems
• Comfortable as a hands‑on individual contributor in a senior engineering team
• London-based (hybrid), with global collaboration across teams

If you’re passionate about C++ and building the systems that make data move, this is a chance to work alongside the strongest engineers in the field.