Senior Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop ultra-low-latency exchange connectivity layers and build mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ skills and experience in the full software development life cycle. Opportunities for senior managerial roles are available. Located in Cambridge with a salary of up to £300,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrable background in delivering complex projects.
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop ultra‑low‑latency exchange connectivity layers using reliable C++ code.
• Work closely with Software Developers and Quant Traders.
• Build mission-critical research systems from scratch.

Skills

Problem solving

Systems knowledge

Linux

Networking (TCP/IP)

Concurrent programming (C++)

Distributed systems

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Containers

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Up to £300,000 - Cambridge

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Company: Proprietary HFT

Location: Cambridge

Pay: Up to £300,000 with huge potential to increase

A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra‑low‑latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery.

It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch.

Role

• Develop ultra‑low‑latency exchange connectivity layers using reliable C++ code
• Work closely with a close‑knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders
• Build mission‑critical research systems from scratch
• This is an early‑stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software.
• Providing support to a small number of junior engineers
• Whilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish

About you

• Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the 'bigger picture' of your work
• Exceptional systems knowledge
• Exceptional Linux knowledge
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP)
• Strong concurrent programming ability (C++)
• Experienced working with distributed systems
• (Desirable) Experience working in the cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure etc.,)
• (Desirable) Experience working with containers

Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch