Software Engineer - Hybrid working - £150,000 - £500,000 Base (+ Bonus)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite quantitative trading firm is seeking a talented Software Engineer to develop and optimize high-frequency trading systems. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technologies, where your contributions will directly impact the firm's success. You'll collaborate with a world-class technical team, enhancing trading algorithms and ensuring systems operate at peak performance. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in C++, Python, or Java.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance trading applications.
• Optimize code for maximum speed and efficiency.
• Handle large volumes of market data in real-time.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Data Structures

Algorithms

Multi-threaded Programming

Real-time Systems

Linux/Unix

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Master’s in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Software Engineer (C++, Python or Java)

Client: Elite Quantitative Trading Firm

Salary: £150,000 - £500,000 Base (+ Bonus)

Location: London / Hybrid

My client are seeking a talented Software Engineer who will play a critical role in developing and optimizing high-frequency trading systems, ensuring they operate at peak performance with minimal latency. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the firm's success.

They pride themselves on working with the most cutting edge technologies and boast a world class technical team where you will work and learn from the best.

Your experience will include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional development experience as a Software Engineer in either C++, Python or Java.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time systems (C++/Java)
• Experience writing software for massive scale (Up to 100s billions of records at a time!)
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong communication skills - this is a position where you will liaise with Senior Stakeholders such as PMs, Quants and Traders

As a Software Engineer you will have the following responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading applications.
• Performance tuning of state of the art trading systems - optimise code for maximum speed and efficiency, minimising latency.
• Implement and enhance trading algorithms in collaboration with quantitative researchers and traders.
• Handle large volumes of market data in real-time, ensuring accurate and fast data ingestion, processing, and storage to feed trading algorithms.

If you are a talented Software Engineer and satisfy the above requirements, please apply to have your CV considered or email [e-mail] for more information.