Graduate Software Engineer (C++/Python) - Fast-Paced Trading

Hudson River Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology firm in London seeks a Software Engineer for 2026 grads. In this role, you will maintain critical technology and collaborate with engineers to design trading algorithms. Successful candidates will possess strong programming skills, experience with C++ or Python, and a passion for problem-solving in an open culture. This position offers an exciting chance to engage in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for full-time roles in 2026.
• Interest in low-level architecture, logic design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure.
• Work closely with engineers to design trading algorithms.
• Analyze and improve code quality.

Skills

Excellent design skills

Debugging skills

Problem solving skills

C/C++ or Python

Knowledge of UNIX operating systems

Education

Undergraduate student in computer science or related field

Job description

A leading trading technology firm in London seeks a Software Engineer for 2026 grads. In this role, you will maintain critical technology and collaborate with engineers to design trading algorithms. Successful candidates will possess strong programming skills, experience with C++ or Python, and a passion for problem-solving in an open culture. This position offers an exciting chance to engage in a rapidly evolving field.