Quant Developer : Elite Quant Fund : Python/C++ : £150-200k base plus huge bonus

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

Job summary

A top-performing quantitative investment fund in the United Kingdom seeks a Quant Developer who will work on high-performance systems integrating quantitative research and data engineering using Python and C++. This full-time role involves collaborating with quant researchers to develop models, optimize performance, and influence trading outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess a strong programming background, preferably in a systematic trading environment, and hold a relevant degree. Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives is offered.

Qualifications

• Exceptional programming skills in Python and/or C++ with a focus on clean, production-ready code.
• Strong understanding of core computer science fundamentals including algorithms and distributed systems.
• Experience in a systematic trading environment or quantitative data domain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quant researchers to develop production-ready models and scalable infrastructure.
• Develop robust code in Python and C++.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and research platforms.
• Optimize system performance across large datasets.
• Contribute to architectural decisions in the research-to-execution workflow.

Skills

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Problem-solving

Collaboration in technical environments

Education

Computer Science or STEM degree from a recognized university

Job description

Quant Developer : Elite Quant Fund : Python/C++ : £150-200k base plus huge bonus

We are partnering with one of London’s most selective and highest-performing quantitative investment funds to appoint a Quant Developer to their core systematic trading group. This is a confidential mandate for a team renowned for world‑class engineering standards, scientific rigour, and a culture built around high impact and low ego.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of quantitative research, data engineering, and high‑performance software development — with code that moves rapidly from prototype to production and directly influences trading performance.

The Role

As a Quant Developer, you will:

• Collaborate closely with quant researchers to productionise models and design scalable research/tooling infrastructure
• Develop high‑performance, robust code across Python and C++
• Build and maintain data pipelines, research platforms, and components of the live trading stack
• Optimise system performance, reliability, and throughput across large‑scale datasets
• Contribute to architectural decisions across the full research‑to‑execution workflow

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional programming skills in Python and/or C++, with a focus on writing clean, performant production code
• Strong understanding of core CS fundamentals (algorithms, distributed systems, profiling, testing)
• Experience in a systematic trading environment or quantitative data domain is highly advantageous, though not essential
• A problem‑solver with the ability to work collaboratively in a highly technical, research‑driven environment
• Humility, curiosity, and a desire to build systems that have real, measurable impact
• Computer Science or STEM degree from a good university

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to join a top‑performing fund with a deeply technical culture
• Work directly with elite researchers and developers on complex, meaningful problems
• Highly competitive compensation with significant performance‑based upside
• Exposure to world‑class infrastructure, datasets, and compute environments
• A role where strong engineering truly drives investment performance

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Industries

Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Services