Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

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

Job summary

A leading global trading firm seeks a Lead Software Engineer specializing in C++. This role involves leading a team and optimizing trading systems, ensuring the business accesses exchanges efficiently. With proven leadership requirements and an academic background in STEM, this position offers significant rewards and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of engineers.
• Develop low-latency trading strategies.
• Collaborate on solutions using C++.

Skills

Leadership

C++

Team Collaboration

Pressure Management

Education

STEM degree, preferably Engineering

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Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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, 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 understand trading performance and make informed decisions about trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a team.
• Develop strategies and optimize low-latency systems.
• Lead large-scale research projects to build applications based on traders' needs.
• Collaborate with team members and provide solutions using C++.
• Work effectively under pressure to deliver quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer with a focus on C++.
• Proven leadership experience impacting team growth.
• Experience building and optimizing trading systems with high performance standards.
• Knowledge of market data from exchanges and assessment skills.
• Understanding of quantitative research needs.
• Academic background in STEM, preferably in Engineering.

This role offers a leadership position within a growing global trading company, with high rewards and career progression opportunities. For more information, contact [emailprotected].