C++ Software Engineer – London / Amsterdam

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market maker is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join their innovative team in London. The role involves building advanced trading platforms and developing custom solutions for various business areas. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in C++, multi-threaded design, and finance-related fields, offering a dynamic environment with competitive compensation based on skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in proprietary finance or trading is preferred.
• Professional experience with distributed systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills suited to a trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and support trading platforms, improving system performance.
• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver custom solutions.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded application design

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

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C++ Software Engineer – London / Amsterdam, 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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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

My client is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Their world-class capabilities position them to meet the liquidity demands of a diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with them, clients – including asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension programs – are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.

In their mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, they hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next-generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and support one of the world’s most powerful trading platforms while continuously improving performance, functionality and stability of the system
• Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom solutions
• Analyze complex business and technical problems
• Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner
• Provide timely systems support for trading activities

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making.
• In-depth experience working in C++
• The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
• Sound understanding of multi-threaded application design and development
• Professional experience working with distributed systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• A deep passion for technology and software development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proprietary trading

Salary:Variable – they are market leaders in compensation and pay talent based on technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.