C++ Software Engineer - London / Amsterdam- Leading Global Market Maker

London, United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market maker is seeking a C++ Software Engineer in London or Amsterdam. The role involves building and maintaining a powerful trading platform, developing innovative software solutions, and collaborating with business leaders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance and technology, particularly in high-frequency trading and C++. Excellent communication skills are essential for this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT), and/or market-making preferred.
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded application design and development.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support a powerful trading platform.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy innovative software solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C++

Job description

C++ Software Engineer - London / Amsterdam - Leading Global Market Maker

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—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 advance data analysis. Software Engineers develop next-generation software solutions to support various business areas across the firm. They 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, continuously improving performance, functionality, and stability.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy innovative software solutions across the firm.
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver tailored solutions.
• Analyze complex business and technical problems.
• Make proactive, sound decisions independently.
• Provide timely systems support for trading activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT), and/or market-making is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience working with C++.
• Strong analytical skills with a desire to solve open-ended problems.
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded application design and development.
• Professional experience with distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suited for a dynamic trading environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• A deep passion for technology and software development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proprietary trading is advantageous.

Salary

Variable - they are market leaders in compensation, paying talent based on technical ability and merit, not on current earnings or years of experience.

Contact

If this sounds like you or you'd like to learn more, please get in touch!

Sam Jenkins

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