Quantitative Developer C++ Python

Client Server; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global systematic trading firm in London seeks a Quantitative Developer skilled in C++ and Python. The role involves working on ultra-low latency algorithmic trading systems, where you will tackle complex challenges and collaborate with a talented team. Competitive salary up to £300k and significant bonuses are offered. Ideal candidates will have strong development skills, a collaborative attitude, and experience in a Quant Trading environment. The firm provides excellent benefits, including private healthcare and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Salary to £300k

Significant Bonus

Pension

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday

Opportunities on Greenfield projects

Continual learning and development

Qualifications

• Strong skills in C++ and Python are essential.
• Experience in a quantitative trading role is required.
• Familiarity with system performance metrics, OOP, and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trading desks to influence success.
• Solve complex technical challenges in algorithmic trading.
• Work on low-latency trading systems and analytics.

Skills

Advanced C++ development skills including C++ 17

Multi-threading

Good understanding of CPU, memory management, operating systems

Networking programming

Proficient with Python

Experience in a Quant Trading environment

Ownership and completion of ideas

Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals

Collaborative with excellent communication skills

Job description

Quantitative Developer (C++ Python)

London / WFH to £300k+

Are you a Quantitative Developer with strong C++ and Python skills?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands‑on role at a global systematic trading firm and earning significant bonuses.

As a Quantitative Developer you will collaborate closely with a particular trading desk / pod and have a direct impact on the team's success. There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented team to solve problems and push what is possible; you'll work on ultra‑low latency algorithmic trading systems (tracking nanoseconds), the research platform which encompasses terabytes of data per day, analytics and cloud based infrastructure.

Location / WFH

You'll join colleagues based in high spec offices with free breakfast and lunch at the onsite restaurant, with flexibility to work from home two days a week.

About you

• You have advanced C++ development skills including C++ 17, multi-threading
• You have a good understanding of CPU, memory management, operating systems and networking programming
• You're proficient with Python
• You have experience of working in a Quant Trading environment
• You're keen to take ownership and see ideas through to completion
• You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures
• You're collaborative with excellent communication skills

What's in it for you

• Salary to £300k
• Significant Bonus
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to work on Greenfield systems at the cutting
• Continual learning and development opportunities