Senior C++ Developer | Quant Trading Firm

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in quantitative trading is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact global trading operations. You'll collaborate with talented developers, solve complex challenges, and continuously enhance your skills in C++ and trading systems. If you're passionate about coding and thrive in a collaborative culture, this opportunity promises significant professional growth and the chance to make a real difference in the financial markets.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of front-office development experience in a top-tier trading firm or bank.
• Expert in C++ with hands-on experience building trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and maintain technology for worldwide trading.
• Collaborate with developers on trading algorithms and research environment.
• Develop and optimize critical software in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

C++

Trading Systems Development

Real-Time Systems

Networking Protocols

CPU Architecture

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Client:

Selby Jennings

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior C++ Developer

Company: Multi-Asset Class Quantitative Trading Firm

Location: London

Company Overview

We are working with a leading multi-asset class quantitative trading firm that provides liquidity on global markets and directly to their clients. The firm is driven by technology, and the code you write is their business. They pride themselves on collaborative culture and a performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on small, highly productive, and efficient teams to design, improve, and maintain the technology that powers worldwide trading.
• Collaborate with developers across the firm who write trading algorithms, monitor trading, build and maintain a world-class research environment, and more.
• Develop and optimize critical software in an extremely fast-paced, real-time environment.
• Continuously learn and develop deep knowledge of C++, OS internals, CPU architecture, and networking hardware and protocols.
• Contribute to a distributed system that is on the Pareto frontier of latency and throughput.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 3–8 years of front-office development experience in a top-tier trading firm or bank
• Skills: Expert in C++ with hands-on experience building trading systems, ideally in an ultra-low latency environment. Experience in options, credit, FX, crypto or other financial domains is valuable
• Attributes: Highly skilled programmers who love to code and solve complex problems, appreciate a culture of collaboration, and thrive in a performance-driven environment.

What They Offer

• Opportunity to work alongside a range of developers and experts in the field.
• A challenging and dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact.
• Limitless opportunities for learning and professional growth.

If you are passionate about coding, enjoy solving complex problems, and are looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!