Python OR C++ Developer - Elite Quant Trading Team (Prop HFT Firm)

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in London is seeking exceptional Python or C++ developers to join an elite quant trading team. You will contribute to high-performance trading systems where every microsecond counts, collaborating with PhDs and top engineers in a research-driven setting.

The role rewards strong academic achievements and competitive programming success, offering industry-leading compensation and exposure to real-time market technology that shapes global trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Top-tier degree in CS, Math, Physics or related field.
• Dean’s List or equivalent honours.
• PhD preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Build high-performance trading systems where microseconds matter.
• Collaborate with PhDs and world-class engineers in a research-driven environment.
• Work on real-time market technology that drives global trading strategies.

Skills

Python/C++ programming

Algorithms

Data structures

Optimization

Education

Top-tier CS/Math/Physics degree

Dean’s List / honours

PhD preferred

Job description

Python OR C++ Developer - Elite Quant Trading Team | London

Join one of the most elite proprietary HFT firms in Global Macro.

Are you among the top minds in programming and mathematics? Have you excelled in IOI, ICPC, TopCoder, Codeforces, or Kaggle? Perhaps you've competed in International Math Olympiad (IMO) or similar global contests? If so, this is your chance to turn your competitive edge into impact at scale.

Why This Role?

• Build high-performance trading systems where every microsecond matters
• Collaborate with PhDs and world-class engineers in a research-driven environment
• Earn industry-leading compensation (base + bonus)
• Work on real-time market technology that drives global trading strategies

What We’re Looking For

• Academic Excellence:
  • Top-tier degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
  • Dean’s List or equivalent honours
  • PhD preferred but not mandatory
• Competitive Achievements:
  • Success in IOI, ICPC, TopCoder, Codeforces, Kaggle, or similar
  • Participation in Math Olympiads or other global algorithmic competitions
• Technical Skills:
  • 3 years of professional experience in Python or C++ programming
  • Strong algorithms, data structures, and optimisation skills
  • Experience with high-performance or quantitative systems is a plus

If you thrive on hard problems, fast solutions, and intellectual rigor, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact.