Hybrid Backend Engineer (C++, Rust) Low-Latency Trading

Client Server; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £180k

Bonus (≈50% of base)

Pension

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to develop high throughput low-latency backend services using C++ and Rust for trading engines. You'll be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for remote work, a salary up to £180k, and performance-based bonuses. Ideal candidates have strong experience in backend engineering, financial systems, and a degree in Computer Science from a top-tier university.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend OOP and multithreading with C++.
• Proficiency in Rust for high throughput low-latency systems.
• Experience in finance or gaming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services for trading engines.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams and manage stakeholders.

Skills

Backend OOP

C++

Rust

Multithreaded engineering

Low-latency systems

Networking

Socket programming

Stakeholder management

Education

2.1 or above in Computer Science from a top-tier university

Job description

A leading trading firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to develop high throughput low-latency backend services using C++ and Rust for trading engines. You'll be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for remote work, a salary up to £180k, and performance-based bonuses. Ideal candidates have strong experience in backend engineering, financial systems, and a degree in Computer Science from a top-tier university.