C++ Software Engineer – Core Dev Simulation

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global HFT firm in London seeks an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join their Core Development team. You will design and build systems critical for trading, working in a collaborative and energetic setting. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of C++ experience in a Linux environment and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive salary and substantial benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Substantial benefits package

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ C++ programming experience in a Linux environment.
• Solid understanding of computer systems – operating systems, networks, performance optimization.
• Deep-level knowledge of object-oriented design and multithreaded programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test infrastructure, tools and systems for trading.
• Collaborate on difficult technical problems in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Modern C++ programming

Linux environment

Object-oriented design

Multithreaded programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

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C++ Software Engineer – Core Dev Simulation, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

Summary

Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team. Despite serving as the hub for managing the substantial operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, the London office retains a lively, positive environment of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

Core Dev is a global group of technologists who architect, build and maintain the algorithmic trading platform. As a C++ Engineer you will design, build and test the infrastructure, tools and systems that drive trading and business needs.

Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit someone who enjoys collaborating on difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ modern C++ programming experience in a Linux environment
• Solid understanding of computer systems – operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.
• Deep-level knowledge of object-oriented design and multithreaded programming
• Experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or related field)

NB Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

• Competitive base salary & bonus
• Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
• Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes

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