C++ Trading Systems Developer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier crypto-native quant firm is seeking a C++ Trading Systems Engineer to join their elite team. This high-impact role involves writing low-latency, high-throughput code that drives real-time execution on multiple venues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing critical trading systems and a passion for performance excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years C++ experience on Linux in HFT and real-time systems.
• Proven delivery of latency-sensitive software.
• Deep experience with FIX and market data handling.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy ultra-low latency crypto trading systems.
• Build high-performance backtesting, simulation, and market data pipelines.
• Optimize exchange connectivity and order flow.

Skills

Expert-level C++

Low-latency systems

Performance optimization

Job description

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Join a top-tier crypto-native quant firm focused on building bleeding-edge infrastructure to power high-frequency and algorithmic trading across digital asset markets worldwide. This company is motivated to hire top talent from around the globe.

As a C++ Trading Systems Engineer, you’ll be part of an elite team writing low-latency, high-throughput code from day one. This is a high-impact front-office role, embedded with quant traders and researchers, where your systems will drive execution across dozens of venues in real time.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and deploy ultra-low latency crypto trading systems in modern C++ (20/23)
• Build high-performance backtesting, simulation, and market data pipelines
• Optimize direct exchange connectivity, order flow, and strategy execution
• Push production code live daily—what you build gets used immediately

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of expert-level C++ on Linux in trading, HFT, or real-time systems
• Proven track record of shipping mission-critical, latency-sensitive software
• Deep experience with FIX, binary protocols, and market data ingestion
• Obsession with performance, minimalism, and elegant code