Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

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

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in C++. This position involves leading a dynamic team focused on high-performance trading systems and market data analysis. The role offers substantial rewards and opportunities for career progression within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a solid academic background in engineering or a related STEM field.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a senior engineer focusing on C++.
• Proven track record of team leadership and impact on growth.
• Solid academic foundation in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Leading a continuously growing team of engineers.
• Developing trading strategies and optimizing performance.
• Managing large-scale research projects based on traders' needs.

Skills

C++

Team leadership

High-performance trading systems

Quantitative Research

Market data analysis

Education

STEM discipline (preferably Engineering)

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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, in their Core and Strategies. They are one of the most widely known global players for tech and trade and business operations. The team is focused on ensuring the business has access to exchanges to understand the performance of their trading activity and make better – informed decisions about their trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a team that continues to grow.
• Strategy development and core low latency
• Independently leading large-scale research projects focused on building applications, based on traders’ needs.
• Collaborating smoothly with the members of the team and providing insight on programming solutions using C++.
• Work in a high-pressure environment and provide quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Strong experience as a senior engineer in the industry with a focus on C++.
• Proven track record of working as a leader of a team and having an impact in their growth.
• Skills in building and optimising trading systems as well as maintaining high performance and quality standard.
• Familiarity with market data coming from exchanges and making assessments based on those.
• Understanding of Quantitative Research needs.
• A solid academic foundation in a STEM discipline with a preference in Engineering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a leader of a continuously growing team of a global trading company, with high rewards on offer as well as career progression opportunities. For a conversation regarding the role, you can reach out to [emailprotected] .