C++ Software Engineer (R&D Team) – London

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Access to world-class compute

Impact on real trading systems

Job summary

Oxford Knight is recruiting a C++ Software Engineer for its London-based Research & Development team. The role focuses on high-performance software, hardware/software co-design, and real-time trading systems.

You will move ideas from research into production, working closely with researchers, traders and infra teams to directly impact trading performance. The position requires strong C/C++ skills, experience with low-level systems and APIs, and a solid foundation in algorithms.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ engineering with modern C++
• Experience building high-performance, low-level systems and clean APIs
• HPC infrastructure / distributed systems / high-performance storage background highly sought-after
• Degree in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

• Work in the Research & Development group focused on high-performance software and hardware/software co-design.
• Take ideas from research to production to boost trading performance.
• Collaborate with researchers, traders and infra teams to directly impact trading systems.
• Contribute to real-time trading systems.

Skills

C++ engineering

High-performance systems

APIs design

Algorithms

Low-level networking

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

This company applies a scientific, research-driven approach to global financial markets. Engineers and researchers from maths, physics, and computer science collaborate to build and operate one of the most advanced trading and HPC environments in the industry.

This role sits in a Research & Development group focused on high-performance software, hardware/software co-design, and real-time trading systems. You’ll take ideas from research to production, working closely with researchers, traders, and infra teams to directly impact trading performance.

Requirements

• Strong C or C++ engineering (modern C++ preferred)
• Experience building high-performance, low-level systems and clean APIs
• HPC infrastructure / distributed systems / high-performance storage background highly sought-after
• Solid algorithms foundation
• Low-level systems or networking experience beneficial
• Degree in Computer Science or related field

NB: No 2025/2026 graduates. Only 2024 or earlier.

• Market-leading compensation + bonus
• Access to world-class compute and research resources
• Clear impact on real trading systems

C++ Software Engineer (R&D Team) – London • London