C++ Software Engineer

Elevate Partners; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quantitative fund is seeking an exceptional C Software Engineer to join their world-class engineering team. This role involves designing and optimizing high-performance software for quantitative trading. The position requires strong skills in modern C and low-latency system design. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers to deliver innovative technology solutions. A competitive monthly salary of £80,000 - £100,000 is offered, with relocation support to Dublin.

Qualifications

• Experience developing high-performance software in modern C (C14 / 17 / 20).
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms and multithreading / concurrency.
• Proven track record building high-performance or real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise high-performance C applications.
• Contribute to the architecture of low-latency trading systems.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and data engineers.

Skills

High-performance software development

Modern C (C14 / 17 / 20)

Multithreading / concurrency

Low-latency system design

Network programming

Memory management

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Tools

Linux

gdb

perf

valgrind

Job description

C Software Engineer Global Quantitative Fund

Location : Dublin (Relocation from London Supported)

Sector : Quantitative Trading / Investment Technology

Employment Type : Permanent

Overview

Our client a global leader in quantitative research and systematic trading is seeking an exceptional C Software Engineer to join their world‑class engineering team as they expand operations to Dublin. This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the most sophisticated and data‑driven investment funds globally developing ultra‑low‑latency high‑performance systems that power trading and research across global markets.

As part of a high‑impact engineering team you will contribute to the design, implementation and optimisation of mission‑critical trading infrastructure working at the intersection of technology data and quantitative finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise high‑performance C applications supporting quantitative trading data analysis and research workflows.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of low‑latency trading systems, market data feeds and execution platforms.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, traders and data engineers to deliver scalable, efficient and robust technology solutions.
• Profile, tune and optimise system performance to achieve nanosecond‑level latency targets.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from concept and design through to testing, deployment and monitoring.
• Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure ensuring code quality, reliability and security in production environments.
• Stay at the forefront of modern C development and performance engineering techniques.

Key Requirements

• Experience developing high‑performance software in modern C (C14 / 17 / 20).
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms and multithreading / concurrency.
• Strong grasp of low‑latency system design, network programming and memory management.
• Proven track record building high‑performance or real‑time systems (finance, gaming, defence or similar performance‑critical domains).
• Experience working with Linux in production environments including scripting and debugging tools (gdb, perf, valgrind).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced collaborative environment with researchers and developers.
• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics from a leading university.

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 80,000 - 100,000