Senior Low-Latency Trading Infrastructure Engineer

rbc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Low Latency Engineer to develop options trading infrastructure with C++, low-latency messaging and high-performance data structures. The successful candidate will design and implement trading services, collaborate with quants and traders, and contribute to DevOps practices.

The role requires a 4-day-per-week presence at the London office (100 Bishopsgate). Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in CS/CE, strong Linux experience, C++ proficiency, Python skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Demoonstrated experience building high performance automation trading systems on Linux platform.
• Intermediate level C++ programmer. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and not introduce unnecessary complexity for the sake of using a new C++ construct. Develop maintainable software.
• Proficiency with Linux platform, and CI/CD integration tools.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Basic script and database query coding is required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C++, Python).
• Work with quants, traders, and other stake holders to design, implement and test technology used in trading.
• Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies).

Skills

C++ programming

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Scripting

SQL

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

RBC is seeking a Senior Low Latency Engineer to develop options trading infrastructure with C++, low-latency messaging and high-performance data structures. The successful candidate will design and implement trading services, collaborate with quants and traders, and contribute to DevOps practices.

The role requires a 4-day-per-week presence at the London office (100 Bishopsgate). Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in CS/CE, strong Linux experience, C++ proficiency, Python skills, and