Senior C++ Developer – Low-Latency Trading (C++/Rust)

Client Server; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (around 50% of base)

Pension

Job summary

A leading trading firm in the UK is seeking a Senior C++ Developer / Engineer to enhance their high-frequency trading systems while transitioning to Rust. You will work on microsecond real-time risk and trading engines in a collaborative and challenging environment. Ideal candidates have strong backend software engineering experience, particularly with C++, and familiarity with low latency systems. This role offers a competitive salary and bonuses, along with a flexible working arrangement allowing 1-2 days remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong backend OOP and multithreaded software engineering experience with C++.
• Experience in developing high throughput, low latency systems.
• Good understanding of low level system design and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high throughput backend services.
• Collaborate with a talented team on complex systems.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Backend OOP

Multithreaded software engineering

Rust programming

Low latency systems

Networking

Socket Level programming

Stakeholder management

Education

2.1 or above in Computer Science from a top tier university

Job description

A leading trading firm in the UK is seeking a Senior C++ Developer / Engineer to enhance their high-frequency trading systems while transitioning to Rust. You will work on microsecond real-time risk and trading engines in a collaborative and challenging environment. Ideal candidates have strong backend software engineering experience, particularly with C++, and familiarity with low latency systems. This role offers a competitive salary and bonuses, along with a flexible working arrangement allowing 1-2 days remote work.