High-Speed Systems Engineer (C++/Rust) – Hybrid Cambridge

ECM Selection; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ECM Selection in Cambridge is seeking a skilled C++/Rust engineer to help build high-speed network and data processing infrastructure for financial trading. The role focuses on minimising latency, efficient messaging, and robust software design.

The team offers a hybrid working pattern with some home office days, a highly competitive salary (£60,000 - £100,000 per year), and strong career development in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent C++ coding skills with focus on latency and messaging.
• Degree: first or 2.1 in CS, mathematics or STEM.
• Understanding of C++/Rust inner workings.
• Experience in speed-critical industries a bonus.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-speed network and data processing infrastructure for financial trading.
• Work on high-speed communications and efficient algorithms.
• Squeeze every clock cycle in design and implementation.
• Use the latest technologies.
• Support engineers' career development in a forward-thinking environment.
• Opportunity to learn new skills and technologies.

Skills

C++ coding

Rust

Performance optimization

Messaging systems

Education

First or 2.1 degree in CS/Math/STEM

Job description

ECM Selection in Cambridge is seeking a skilled C++/Rust engineer to help build high-speed network and data processing infrastructure for financial trading. The role focuses on minimising latency, efficient messaging, and robust software design.

The team offers a hybrid working pattern with some home office days, a highly competitive salary (£60,000 - £100,000 per year), and strong career development in a forward-thinking environment.