Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized trading firm seeks a Lead Software Engineer to enhance their options technology team in Cheltenham. The role focuses on leading a team, optimizing trading strategies, and developing high-performance systems, offering promising rewards and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer focusing on C++.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in team growth.
• Experience in building and optimizing trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading and growing a team.
• Developing strategies and optimizing low-latency systems.
• Collaborating on C++ programming solutions.

Skills

C++

Leadership

System Optimization

Quantitative Research

Education

STEM degree, preferably Engineering

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

One of the top, industry-leading prop firms is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join their options technology team, focusing on Core and Strategies. They are a globally recognized leader in tech, trading, and business operations. The team ensures the business has access to exchanges to monitor trading performance and make informed decisions about trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and growing a team.
• Developing strategies and optimizing low-latency systems.
• Leading large-scale research projects to build applications based on traders' needs.
• Collaborating with team members and providing insights on C++ programming solutions.
• Working under high pressure to deliver quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer with a focus on C++.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in team growth.
• Experience in building and optimizing trading systems with high performance and quality standards.
• Familiarity with market data from exchanges and making assessments based on it.
• Understanding of quantitative research needs.
• A solid academic background in a STEM discipline, preferably Engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a growing team within a global trading firm, offering high rewards and career advancement. For more information, contact [emailprotected].