Senior C++ Quant Trading Engineer

Theblockchainassociation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jump Trading Group is seeking an experienced C++ developer to design, implement, and optimize trading algorithms within a high-performance trading environment.

The role requires 5+ years in C++ development and a strong background in algorithmic trading, data processing, and rigorous testing. Collaboration with traders and researchers is essential, with a focus on reliability and scalable performance across HPC clusters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of C++ development experience in trading systems.
• Experience developing market order execution algorithms.
• Experience with large-scale data processing on HPC clusters.
• Strong problem-solving and testing mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize trading algorithms.
• Collaborate closely with team members to brainstorm, experiment, and execute innovative trading strategies.
• Perform comprehensive testing to ensure accuracy, stability, and minimize financial risk.
• Continuously improve our trading platform's performance with a focus on resource efficiency and hardware optimization.
• Foster a positive working environment and maintain strong relationships within the team.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

C++ development

Algorithmic trading

Data processing

Analytical thinking

Testing mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

Jump Trading Group is seeking an experienced C++ developer to design, implement, and optimize trading algorithms within a high-performance trading environment.

The role requires 5+ years in C++ development and a strong background in algorithmic trading, data processing, and rigorous testing. Collaboration with traders and researchers is essential, with a focus on reliability and scalable performance across HPC clusters.