C++ Software Engineer - Hybrid working - £70,000 - £350,000 Base (+ Bonus)

Hunter Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite high-frequency trading firm is seeking a skilled C++ Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves designing and optimizing high-performance trading applications in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with top-tier quantitative researchers and traders to enhance trading algorithms and develop low-latency communication protocols. If you thrive in intellectually stimulating settings and are passionate about technology, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional C++ development experience.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance C++ trading applications.
• Optimize code for maximum speed and efficiency.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

Real-time systems

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design principles

Network programming

Linux/Unix

Hardware optimization techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

C++ Software Engineer - Hybrid working - £70,000 - £350,000 Base (+ Bonus)

C++ Software Engineer - Hybrid working - £70,000 - £350,000 Base (+ Bonus)

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Quantitative Technology Consultant at Hunter Bond

Job title: C++ Software Engineer

Client: Elite High Frequency Trading Firm

Location: London / Hybrid

My client are seeking a C++ Software Engineer who will play a critical role in developing and optimizing high-frequency trading systems, ensuring they operate at peak performance with minimal latency. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the firm's success.

They pride themselves on working with the most cutting edge technologies and boast a world class technical team where you will work and learn from the best.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ trading applications.
• Optimize code for maximum speed and efficiency, minimizing latency.
• Implement and enhance trading algorithms in collaboration with quantitative researchers and traders.
• Develop and maintain low-latency network communication protocols.
• Conduct performance analysis and tuning of critical software components.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional C++ development experience.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with network programming and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments.
• Knowledge of hardware optimization techniques (e.g., SIMD, GPU computing) is a plus.

If you are a C++ Software Engineer and satisfy the above requirements, please apply to have your CV considered or email [e-mail] for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Engineering, and Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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