Experienced C++ Software Engineer - Cambridge

Quantbox Research; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven trading firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to design and develop low-latency software. Responsibilities include software development, collaborating with traders, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has strong C++ skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovation. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including paid vacation and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

4 weeks of paid vacation

Medical insurance

International team outing

Qualifications

• Experience with financial markets is optional.
• Familiarity with the full development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering working products.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing proprietary software.
• Creating low-latency high-throughput exchange connectivity layers.
• Building distributed computation optimized back-testing systems.
• Identifying complex problems and advocating solutions.
• Collaborating in cross-functional team environments.
• Mentoring team members on projects.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Object-oriented design

GDB

Understanding of data structures and algorithms

Network programming (TCP/IP)

Concurrent programming (multi-threaded applications)

Operating systems concepts

Experience with Linux/Unix

Problem-solving abilities

Passion for new technologies

Job description

Experienced C++ Software Engineer - Cambridge

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Quantbox is a technology‑driven proprietary trading firm that specializes in systematic alpha research and electronic market‑making on various exchanges. We trade across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues with significant market share and are looking for an experienced software engineer to join us in our Cambridge office to help in designing our in‑house low latency software stack.

As an experienced engineer you’ll be familiar with delivering products over the full development lifecycle. You’ll be able to demonstrate a track record of taking a software product from requirements analysis to team building and prototyping before delivering a solution that survives beyond your involvement in the project. You count success as delivering a working product that no longer requires your regular involvement because you have moved on to the next project.

Financial markets experience for this role is optional.

In addition to your product lifecycle experience you are likely to be in possession of the following skills:

• Proficiency in C++, object‑oriented design, GDB
• A strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Exposure to network programming (TCP/IP), concurrent programming (multi‑threaded applications), operating systems concepts
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Brilliant problem‑solving abilities
• A passion for new technologies and ideas

Day‑to‑day work includes (but not limited to):

• Designing, developing, and testing proprietary software including
• Low‑latency high‑throughput exchange connectivity layers
• Distributed computation optimized back‑testing and simulation systems capable of handling terabytes of data
• Risk systems with real‑time trade management and risk analysis
• Identifying complex problems, coming up with innovative solutions, and communicating them with your team to advocate their implementation
• Collaboration with other software developers, quantitative traders, and researchers in cross‑functional team environments
• Mentoring/supervising team members working with you on any given project

Quantbox is a place of friends and colleagues, where people convert their passion into action. We believe in togetherness that brings out the best in ourselves and our company. Our open and casual work culture gives you the space to innovate and deliver. Everyone on the team is approachable.

Employee remuneration packages are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain competitive. In recognition of our employees’ contributions and performance, for full‑time permanent roles we provide:

• Competitive compensation
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Medical insurance
• International team outing

Quantbox is an equal opportunities employer.