C++ Software Engineer - High Frequency Trading

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in high-frequency trading is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading platforms, focusing on optimizing performance and ensuring robust access to market data. With a strong emphasis on career progression and development, you will be part of a talented team that thrives on innovation and excellence. The firm provides a competitive compensation package, including a generous salary and benefits like private healthcare and vacation days. If you're passionate about technology and trading, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company matching 401K

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25 days of vacation plus national holidays

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in STEM disciplines.
• Expertise in low-latency C++ engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect the trading platform to meet evolving trading strategy needs.
• Optimize platform performance using network and systems programming techniques.

Skills

C++

Algorithms

Data Structures

Low-latency Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in STEM

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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The Client

My client is a market-leading high-frequency proprietary trading firm with offices across EMEA, USA, UAE, and APAC.

What You'll Get

• An opportunity to work in one of the most exciting and successful high-frequency trading businesses in the world.
• Join a strong team with high talent density, offering lots of learning and development opportunities.
• Excellent career progression prospects with potential access to all areas of the business.
• A market-leading compensation package including a generous basic salary and annual bonus.
• Benefits such as company matching 401K, private healthcare, life assurance, and 25 days of vacation plus national holidays.

What You'll Do

• Architect the trading platform to meet evolving trading strategy needs, focusing on market data interfaces.
• Design and implement a high-frequency trading platform that collects quotes and trades and disseminates orders globally.
• Ensure robust access to live and historical market data through leading development sprints and release cycles.
• Optimize platform performance using network and systems programming techniques to minimize latency.
• Develop systems for easy access to historical market data and trading simulations.
• Create analytical tools for pattern recognition in data.
• Build risk management and performance tracking tools.

What You'll Need

• Strong academic background in STEM disciplines.
• Solid fundamentals in computer science, including design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Expertise in low-latency C++ engineering skills.
• Ability to multitask and produce high-quality code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.