Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global prop firm seeks a Lead Software Engineer for their options technology team, focusing on C++ development and team leadership. This opportunity offers high rewards and career progression in a dynamic trading environment, ideal for experienced engineers committed to innovation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading a growing team.
• Strategy development and low-latency core systems.
• Collaborating on C++ programming solutions.

Skills

C++

Leadership

Optimizing trading systems

Market data assessment

Quantitative research understanding

Education

STEM academic background, preferably in Engineering

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 widely known global player in tech, trade, and business operations. The team ensures the business has access to exchanges to monitor trading performance and make informed decisions about trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

1. Leading a growing team.
2. Strategy development and low-latency core systems.
3. Leading large-scale research projects to develop applications based on traders’ needs.
4. Collaborating with team members and providing insights on C++ programming solutions.
5. Working in high-pressure environments to deliver quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

1. Extensive experience as a senior engineer, especially in C++.
2. Proven leadership experience with impact on team growth.
3. Experience building and optimizing trading systems, maintaining high performance and quality standards.
4. Familiarity with market data from exchanges and assessment skills.
5. Understanding of quantitative research needs.
6. Solid STEM academic background, preferably in Engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a growing global trading team, with high rewards and career progression. For more information, contact [email protected].