Senior Low-Latency C++ Engineer for HFT Trading

NJF Global Holdings Ltd

England

Hybrid

GBP 150,000 - 270,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm is looking for a Senior Low Latency C++ Engineer to join their automated trading group. The role involves developing high-throughput, low-latency software to enhance competitive trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have 3–10 years in related fields such as FAANG or HFT, along with strong proficiency in Modern C++. The position offers a mid-senior level opportunity with full-time employment; locations include major cities globally.

Qualifications

  • 3–10 years of experience in a relevant field, preferably FAANG or HFT background.
  • Strong background in competitive programming or similar.
  • Experience in systems engineering and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer high-throughput, low-latency data processing software.
  • Optimize order book management systems for nanosecond-level performance.

Skills

Expert-level Modern C++
Deep understanding of Linux internals
Proficiency in multi-threading
Data structures and algorithms

Education

Top-tier academic performance

Job description

A leading high-frequency trading firm is looking for a Senior Low Latency C++ Engineer to join their automated trading group. The role involves developing high-throughput, low-latency software to enhance competitive trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have 3–10 years in related fields such as FAANG or HFT, along with strong proficiency in Modern C++. The position offers a mid-senior level opportunity with full-time employment; locations include major cities globally.
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