Senior C++ Quant Developer — Low-Latency Equities

Scope AT Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is looking for a Senior C++ Quant Developer to enhance its execution algorithms and optimize trading performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a financial services environment, exceptional skills in C++, and a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms. This is a permanent role based in Central London, requiring in-office attendance five days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Front Office finance environment.
• 10+ years cumulative professional experience.
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and OOP in C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop execution algorithms and order management systems.
• Optimize overall execution performance with trading teams.
• Enhance platform efficiency using network and systems programming.
• Create systems for historical market data and trading simulations.
• Assist in building automated tests and performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate with trading teams for requirements and solutions.

Skills

C++ (Version 11 upwards)

Linux

Python

Trading systems experience

Algo implementation

Job description

A leading hedge fund is looking for a Senior C++ Quant Developer to enhance its execution algorithms and optimize trading performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a financial services environment, exceptional skills in C++, and a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms. This is a permanent role based in Central London, requiring in-office attendance five days a week.