Low-Latency C++ Trading Engine Engineer — Crypto

Durlston Partners

Greater London

On-site

GBP 180,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Durlston Partners (London) is seeking C++ engineers to design, develop, and optimise a high-performance trading engine for crypto across CeFi and DeFi. You will implement low-latency components for microsecond-resolution TCA and smart routing, and contribute to net settlement and crypto options.

Join a small, fast-moving team alongside a founder with deep trading-systems expertise. The role offers a base salary up to £200,000 and a rigorous 3-stage interview process in a dynamic, market-facing

Qualifications

Strong experience in C++ with a track record in high-performance, low-latency systems.
Solid understanding of concurrent programming, networking, and distributed systems.
Experience or strong interest in crypto markets, CeFi/DeFi trading, and related tooling is desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize a high-performance trading engine in C++ for crypto across CeFi and DeFi.
Implement low-latency components for high-frequency execution, microsecond-resolution TCA, and smart routing.
Develop features for net settlement and crypto options; contribute to architecture and product decisions.
Collaborate closely with a small, skilled team and a founder with deep experience in trading systems.
Ensure code quality, performance, reliability, and robust production monitoring in a fast-moving environment.