C++ Software Engineer

Venture Up; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative salary

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Oxford is seeking an experienced C++ Software Developer to work on their custom order management system. The role involves coding in C++ with supporting analysis in Python, and a passion for writing high-quality, well-tested code is essential. Candidates should ideally have a strong academic background, at least 2 years of experience in C++ and Python, and familiarity with Linux systems. The position offers an extremely lucrative salary, bonuses, and the chance to work on challenging greenfield projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in C++ and Python.
• Demonstrable experience or a top degree from Oxbridge.
• Passion for writing robust and tested code.

Responsibilities

• Work on a custom order management system.
• Join a team of talented engineers.
• Contribute to greenfield C++/Python projects.

Skills

C++

Python

SQL

Pandas

Linux

Bash scripting

Version control

TCP/IP networking

Low latency systems

FIX messaging protocol

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Statistics, or Physics

Job description

C++ Software Developer – Hedge fund – Oxford

C++ Software Developer is required for exciting and innovative Hedge Fund based in Oxford. The successful C++ software engineer will be joining the talented and driven engineers in the execution team, working on company’s custom order management system.

The core performant systems are written in C++, with a lot of the analysis and supporting code in Python. A good knowledge of C++ is essential and Python will be beneficial. Familiarity with Linux systems, Bash scripting, version control and networking will be advantageous. Experience in finance with order management systems or execution in particular is a nice to have.

• 1st class or a 2:1 from Oxbridge Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Statistics, Physics or demonstrable experience.
• 2+ years experience in C++ and Python skills, SQL, Pandas
• Familiarity with Linux, bash scripting and version control
• Passion for writing high-standard, modern, robust and well-tested code
• TCP/IP networking
• Low latency systems and FIX messaging protocol is a nice to have.
• Working alongside other extremely talented and driven engineers
• Extremely lucrative salary, bonus and benefits
• Greenfield C++/Python work, both challenging and rewarding