Low-Latency C++ Engineer for HFT Trading (Hybrid)

Hunter Bond; England; Hybrid; GBP 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Strong emphasis on health and well-being

Job summary

A leading firm in algorithmic trading in London is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to design and develop ultra-low-latency trading systems. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in high-performance C++ development, strong knowledge of algorithms, and real-time systems. You will collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders, optimising software for maximum efficiency. This role offers highly competitive compensation and a hybrid working model, alongside exceptional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional experience developing high-performance systems in C++.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing high-performance C++ trading applications.
• Optimising code paths for maximum speed and minimal latency.
• Collaborating with researchers and traders to enhance trading algorithms.

Skills

C++ programming

Multi-threaded programming

Data structures and algorithms

Real-time systems

Network programming

Linux/Unix environments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

A leading firm in algorithmic trading in London is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to design and develop ultra-low-latency trading systems. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in high-performance C++ development, strong knowledge of algorithms, and real-time systems. You will collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders, optimising software for maximum efficiency. This role offers highly competitive compensation and a hybrid working model, alongside exceptional growth opportunities.