C++ Trading Platform Developer - Digital Assets

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency algorithmic trading firm seeks a C++ Trading Platform Developer to join their London team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge trading technology, with significant ownership and collaboration with top industry talent. Ideal candidates will have extensive C++ experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in software engineering, ideally in high-performance or low-latency environments.
• Expert-level C++ skills with a deep understanding of data structures and memory management.
• Curiosity, intensity, and a builder’s mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help architect, scale, and optimise a global trading platform operating in real time across dozens of exchanges.
• Work on performant, low-latency systems with direct impact on trading.

Skills

C++

Data Structures

Memory Management

Job description

Job Details

Client: Radley James

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description

Join a globally leading high-frequency algorithmic trading firm in the digital asset space. Operating across nearly all major crypto trading venues, they command one of the largest market shares worldwide.

Role Overview

They are seeking an exceptional C++ Trading Platform Developer to join their elite London team. You will help architect, scale, and optimise a global trading platform operating in real time across dozens of exchanges.

This is a rare opportunity to work on performant, low-latency systems with direct impact on trading, in a flat and fast-moving environment. You’ll be trusted with meaningful ownership from day one, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in software engineering, ideally in high-performance or low-latency environments
• Expert-level C++ skills with a deep understanding of data structures and memory management
• Only the top 1% of engineers will thrive here - curiosity, intensity, and a builder’s mindset are essential

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package and hybrid working model.