Low Latency Quant Developer – New York OR London

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systematic hedge fund is looking for Low Latency Quant Developers to join their innovative team in London. This role focuses on enhancing the software and hardware infrastructure for low-latency trading, requiring strong C/C++ skills and a solid systems background. Competitive salaries and a collaborative culture are on offer, providing a dynamic environment to work alongside passionate professionals in the financial market.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses

Collaborative culture, where ideas are implemented

Work with passionate and smart people

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C or C++.
• Experience with system administration in a GNU/Linux environment is required.
• Candidates should have a traditional systems background.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance software & hardware infrastructure for low-latency trading.
• Demonstrate a strong background primarily focused on systems topics.
• Produce idiomatic code in a large multi-author codebase.

Skills

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Solid systems background

Familiarity with GNU/Linux

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science

Job description

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Low Latency Quant Developer – New York OR London, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: New York or London

A leading systematic hedge fund investing across a variety of financial markets, my client is seeking talented C/C++ Quant Developers with exceptional communication skills to join their growing team in either London or New York.

In this role, your main responsibility will be to build and enhance the software & hardware infrastructure for both low-latency trading and high-throughput research. You’ll be expected to demonstrate a strong background primarily focused on a traditional systems topic, e.g. Compilers, Networking, OS. An experienced and active C or C++ engineer, you’ll be comfortable producing idiomatic code in a large multi-author codebase using standard tools.

More experienced candidates should also be able to showcase significant expertise in at least one niche area relevant to low-latency trading.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or equivalent from a top-tier university
• Strong programming skills in C or C++
• Solid systems background, familiar with system administration in a GNU/Linux environment

Preferred

• Significant expertise with one or more of the following: clock synchronization; networking, TCP, and PCIe; Linux kernel internals; concurrent programming

Rewards and Incentives

• Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
• Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
• Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people