Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global prop firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their options technology team. This role includes leading a growing team, developing low-latency systems, and optimizing trading strategies. Candidates will benefit from high rewards and career progression opportunities in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer focused on C++.
• Proven leadership skills with impactful team growth.
• Experience in building high-performance trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading a growing team.
• Developing strategies and core low-latency systems.
• Collaborating and providing insights on C++ solutions.

Skills

C++

Leadership

High-pressure problem solving

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

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 their Core and Strategies. They are a widely recognized global player in tech, trading, and business operations. The team ensures the business has access to exchanges to monitor trading performance and make informed decisions about trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a growing team.
• Developing strategies and core low-latency 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 high-pressure environments and providing quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer focused on C++.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of team growth impact.
• Experience building and optimizing trading systems with high performance and quality standards.
• Familiarity with market data from exchanges and assessment based on those.
• Understanding of Quantitative Research requirements.
• Solid academic background in a STEM discipline, preferably Engineering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a growing team within a global trading company, with high rewards and career progression opportunities. For inquiries about the role, contact [emailprotected].