Graduate Software Engineer / Quantitative Developer / Quantitative Researcher - Up to £170,000 + ...

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is looking for a Graduate Software Engineer to kickstart your career in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation. You will work on developing advanced trading systems and learn from top professionals in tech and finance, contributing to impactful projects from day one.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge technology

Mentorship from top-tier engineers

Unmatched career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field is required.
• Proficiency in core programming languages like Python, C++, Java, or C#.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance state-of-the-art trading systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and quants on complex challenges.
• Design and implement quantitative models.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Python

C++

Java

C#

KDB+/Q

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Software Engineer / Quantitative Developer / Quantitative Researcher

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £170,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

Client: Elite Proprietary Trading Firm

Kickstart Your Career

Just graduated and eager to dive into the world of high-performance tech and quantitative finance? Join a leading global trading firm where innovation is key — no legacy systems, no bureaucracy, just a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment designed for growth.

With unlimited access to cutting-edge technology and mentorship from top-tier engineers and quants, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, shaping the future of trading tech.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and enhance state-of-the-art trading systems and infrastructure

Design and implement your own quantitative models

Collaborate with top engineers, quants, and researchers to tackle complex challenges

Learn rapidly and grow within a firm that thrives on initiative

What You Bring

Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related STEM field

Proficiency in at least one core programming (Python, C++, Java, C#, KDB+/Q, etc.)

Analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex problems

Strong drive, curiosity, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

Why This Role?

Work on greenfield projects from day one — your contributions have real impact

Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in both tech and finance

Access to top-of-the-line tools, systems, and infrastructure

Unmatched career growth in a high-performance, meritocratic culture

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