Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

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

Job summary

A leading prop firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their options technology team in Stevenage. This role focuses on developing core systems and strategies, leading a talented team, and requires extensive experience with C++. Successful candidates can expect significant career progression and rewards within a high-pressure trading environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer focusing on C++.
• Proven leadership experience impacting team growth.
• Skills in building and maintaining high-performance trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading and growing a team focused on options technology.
• Developing strategies and low-latency core systems.
• Leading research projects to build applications based on trading needs.

Skills

C++

Team Leadership

High-Performance Trading Systems

Quantitative Research Understanding

Education

Solid Academic Background in STEM

Engineering Preferred

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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 seeking 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 aims to ensure the business has access to exchanges, enabling better understanding of trading performance and informed decision-making regarding trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and growing a team.
• Developing strategies and low-latency core 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 in a high-pressure environment to deliver quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer with a focus on C++.
• Proven leadership experience and impact on team growth.
• Skills in building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance trading systems.
• Familiarity with market data from exchanges and assessment skills.
• Understanding of Quantitative Research needs.
• Solid academic background in STEM, preferably Engineering.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a growing global trading team, with high rewards and career progression prospects. For more information, contact [emailprotected].