Senior C++ Engineer — Low-Latency Trading Systems

Quantbox Research; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven trading firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to design and develop low-latency software. Responsibilities include software development, collaborating with traders, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has strong C++ skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovation. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including paid vacation and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

4 weeks of paid vacation

Medical insurance

International team outing

Qualifications

• Experience with financial markets is optional.
• Familiarity with the full development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering working products.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing proprietary software.
• Creating low-latency high-throughput exchange connectivity layers.
• Building distributed computation optimized back-testing systems.
• Identifying complex problems and advocating solutions.
• Collaborating in cross-functional team environments.
• Mentoring team members on projects.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Object-oriented design

GDB

Understanding of data structures and algorithms

Network programming (TCP/IP)

Concurrent programming (multi-threaded applications)

Operating systems concepts

Experience with Linux/Unix

Problem-solving abilities

Passion for new technologies

Job description

A leading technology-driven trading firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to design and develop low-latency software. Responsibilities include software development, collaborating with traders, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has strong C++ skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovation. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including paid vacation and medical insurance.