C++ Trading Algorithm Engineer – Hybrid, Low-Latency Equity

Noir; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Noir is looking for a Trading Algorithm Strategist to join its global fintech team in London. You will design and optimise high-performance algorithmic execution for cash equities in a fast-paced, low-latency environment.

You will work on Best Execution, Smart Order Routing and related systems, collaborating with quantitative analysts and developers to deliver robust solutions. Hybrid London work model and sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ programming skills and proven experience in algorithmic trading or related quantitative tech environment.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and trading strategies; analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Linux, TCP/IP, UDP/Multicast, market data feeds or order execution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise high-performance trading algorithms for cash equities.
• Contribute to Best Execution, Smart Order Routing and Centralised systems within a low-latency, high-throughput setting.
• Translate business requirements into efficient technical solutions and mentor engineers on distributed architecture and patterns.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts, developers and traders to improve performance and resilience.

Skills

C++

Algorithmic trading

Quantitative trading strategies

Cash equities

Low-latency systems

High-performance computing

Smart order routing

Best execution

Market data

Order execution

Linux

TCP/IP

UDP/Multicast

Python

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Performance optimisation

Job description

Noir is looking for a Trading Algorithm Strategist to join its global fintech team in London. You will design and optimise high-performance algorithmic execution for cash equities in a fast-paced, low-latency environment.

You will work on Best Execution, Smart Order Routing and related systems, collaborating with quantitative analysts and developers to deliver robust solutions. Hybrid London work model and sponsorship not provided.