Low-Latency Trading Systems Engineer (C++/Java)

Hunter Bond; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-linked upside

Cutting-edge trading technology

Job summary

A leading global trading firm in the London area is hiring a Low-Latency Software Engineer to develop high-throughput trading systems in C++ and Java. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in low-latency systems and a strong understanding of CPU architectures. This role offers a competitive compensation package and hybrid working arrangements while collaborating with elite engineers and quants. Join a technology-first culture to be at the forefront of trading technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in low-latency systems, trading tech, or high-performance computing.
• Deep understanding of CPU architecture and cache optimisation.
• Proven track record of building high-throughput, deterministic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-latency trading infrastructure in C++ and Java.
• Optimize network protocols and messaging systems for minimal latency.
• Develop and maintain real-time data feeds and execution engines.

Skills

Low-latency systems

C++

Java

Concurrency & Multithreading

Networking & Messaging

Performance & Profiling

Tools

Linux

TCP/UDP

FIX

ZeroMQ

nanomsg

Job description

A leading global trading firm in the London area is hiring a Low-Latency Software Engineer to develop high-throughput trading systems in C++ and Java. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in low-latency systems and a strong understanding of CPU architectures. This role offers a competitive compensation package and hybrid working arrangements while collaborating with elite engineers and quants. Join a technology-first culture to be at the forefront of trading technology.