Senior Quant Developer (C++)- Leading Quant & Systematic Fund - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quant Developer / Low-Latency C++ Engineer to join their innovative team. This role demands an exceptional low-level C++ programmer with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience. You will be tasked with developing and optimizing high-performance C++ code for ultra-low-latency trading systems, ensuring seamless integration with FPGA, and collaborating with infrastructure teams for optimal performance. If you are passionate about tackling complex problems and making a significant impact in the finance sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Top of the market salary

Bonuses

Generous benefits package

Latest technologies

Opportunity to work on complex problems

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional C++ experience required.
• Deep knowledge of memory management and multithreading essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance C++ code for trading systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal system performance.

Skills

C++ programming

Memory management

Multithreading

CPU cache optimization

Linux

Infrastructure basics

Network basics

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Mathematics

PhD in Physics

Job description

Summary

Senior Quant Developer / Low-Latency C++ Engineer at a leading quant & systematic fund. Looking for an exceptional low-level C++ programmer with deep metaprogramming experience and a minimum of 7+ years' professional C++ experience (since university/graduation).

In this role, you will:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance C++ code for ultra-low-latency trading systems.
• Work on strategy interaction with FPGA to ensure seamless integration.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure optimal system performance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 7+ years' C++ experience
• In-depth knowledge of memory management, multithreading, CPU cache optimization, and Linux
• Solid understanding of infrastructure and network basics

Desirable

• Ideally BSc, MSc and/or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
• Ideally HFT experience (client is open, however, to a non-finance background, especially if personal projects are finance-related)

Benefits

• Top of the market salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
• Latest technologies & opportunity to work on deeply complex problems with significant impact

Contact
If you think you're a good match for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Ali Wilson
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linkedin.com/in/alexander-wilson-050