C++ Software Engineer – Core Development

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Career progression

Private medical

Job summary

Oxford Knight is seeking a pragmatic C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team on the London trading floor. You will design, build and test the infrastructure, tools and systems that drive trading and business needs.

Requirements include 4+ years of modern C++ on Linux, deep knowledge of OO design, multithreading, OS and networks. A CS/CE degree is required; low-latency experience is a bonus. NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' modern C++ programming experience on Linux.
• Solid understanding of computer systems (operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.)
• Deep-level knowledge of OO design and multithreaded programming.
• Experience creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or related).
• Bonus points for low-latency development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test the infrastructure, tools and systems for trading and business needs.
• Collaborate with traders, quants and technologists across the firm to solve advanced technical problems.
• Address CPU architecture, operating systems, networking and hardware challenges.

Skills

C++

Linux

Multithreaded programming

OO design

Networking

Cross-platform development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team, 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. Working closely with traders, quant researchers and technologists across the firm, you'll solve difficult technical problems ranging from CPU architecture & operating systems to networking & hardware.

Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit a strong problem-solver, who enjoys collaborating with others in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years' modern C++ programming experience on Linux
• Solid understanding of computer systems (operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.)
• Deep-level knowledge of OO design and multithreaded programming
• Experience creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or related)
• Bonus points for low-latency development experience

NB: Please don't apply if you're 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

C++ Software Engineer - Core Development London