Principal Engineer - Hybrid | Front-Office Tech & Equity

Durlston Partners LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

Durlston Partners LLP is seeking a Principal Engineer in London to lead and contribute across finance-focused engineering initiatives. The role blends leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding front-office and systems projects and shaping engineering standards in a dynamic, early-stage environment.

Based in London with hybrid work, you will drive key initiatives, collaborate with traders and technologists, and influence the tech roadmap while learning and growing within a flexible culture that

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering initiatives in finance/tech domains.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to learn new languages and adapt to a fast-paced, early-stage environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to person for Finance & Tech questions within the Engineering function.
• Hybrid leadership–hands-on role delivering front-office and systems-based projects.
• Mentor engineers and set engineering standards across teams.

Skills

Python

Rust

Leadership

Job description

Durlston Partners LLP is seeking a Principal Engineer in London to lead and contribute across finance-focused engineering initiatives. The role blends leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding front-office and systems projects and shaping engineering standards in a dynamic, early-stage environment.

Based in London with hybrid work, you will drive key initiatives, collaborate with traders and technologists, and influence the tech roadmap while learning and growing within a flexible culture that