Senior Quantitative Developer - Low Latency

Thurn Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Futures Trading group is seeking a Senior Quantitative Developer to enhance their low-latency trading systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++ and Python, strong systems fundamentals, and a solid background in high-frequency trading. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, contributing to alpha-generating strategies.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of elite programming experience in C++ from a front-office buy-side environment.
• Very strong systems fundamentals (e.g. compilers, networking, OS).
• Comfortable with basic system administration in a GNU/Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance low-latency trading software and hardware infrastructure.
• Develop high-throughput research software and hardware infrastructure.
• Create systems for testing, deployment, and monitoring of services.

Skills

C++

Python

Systems Fundamentals

Networking

Concurrent Programming

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics

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Senior Quantitative Developer - Low Latency

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A dynamic, high-performing and intraday Futures Trading group (30-person Global Headcount) are seeking a multi-talented Quantitative Developer to be deployed on alpha generating technology across both research infrastructure and execution. You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in low-latency systems/HFT and be comfortable utilising C++ and Python to produce idiomatic code in a large multi-author code base using standardized tools. More experienced developers should also be able to demonstrate significant expertise in at least one niche area relevant to low-latency trading.

Responsibilities

You will build and enhance:

• Low-latency trading software and hardware infrastructure

• High-throughput research software and hardware infrastructure

• Systems for testing, deployment, and monitoring of services.

• Highly optimized and geographically-distributed networking capabilities

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics or equivalent

• 5-10 Years of Elite programming experience in C++ from a front-office buy-side environment

• Very Strong Systems Fundamentals (e.g. Compilers, Networking, OS)

• Comfortable with basic system administration in a GNU/Linux environment

• Significant expertise with clock synchronization a plus

• Significant expertise with networking, TCP, and PCIe a plus

• Significant expertise with Linux kernel internals a plus

• Significant expertise with concurrent programming a plus

• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management

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