Quantitative Developer – Hft (C++)

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Knight seeks an experienced C++ engineer to join the latency-sensitive trading stack in London. You will design end-to-end architectures, from kernel tuning to high-performance components, working closely with FPGA, hardware and infrastructure teams.

Required are 5+ years in performance-critical C++, strong systems programming, Linux internals and memory management. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in performance-critical C++ (C++17+).
• Strong systems programming with memory management and CPU architecture.
• Solid knowledge of Linux internals and low-level profiling.

Responsibilities

• Design latency-critical stack from kernel tuning to high-performance components.
• Collaborate with FPGA, hardware and infrastructure teams on end-to-end architectures.
• Optimise networking and low-latency paths for trading systems.

Skills

C++ (performance-critical)

Linux internals

Systems programming

Memory management

CPU architecture

Job description

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

Now looking to expand the HFT team with an experienced C++ engineer to be responsible for the latency-critical stack: from kernel-level tuning & network optimisation to highly efficient C++ components. In this role, you will design end-to-end architectures where every single nanosecond counts in close collaboration with colleagues from FPGA, hardware and infrastructure engineering.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ engineering experience in performance-critical C++ (C++17 or newer)
• Strong grasp of systems programming, low-level understanding including memory management and architecture of CPUs
• Solid proficiency with Linux internals, kernel parameters, and low-level profiling
• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Competitive salary + generous benefits
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

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Quantitative Developer – HFT (C++) • London