Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their options technology team in Southampton. This role involves leading a team focused on developing high-performance trading applications. Candidates should possess strong C++ skills, leadership experience, and a solid STEM education background. This position offers significant career growth and high rewards for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a senior engineer with focus on C++.
• Proven track record in team leadership and impact on team growth.
• Familiarity with market data from exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing team in C++ software development.
• Drive strategy development and work on low latency solutions.
• Manage large-scale research projects addressing trader needs.

Skills

C++

Team Leadership

Trading Systems Development

Quantitative Research

Education

STEM Degree (preferably in Engineering)

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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] .