Senior Software Engineer

SoCode Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology start-up in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer with expertise in low latency trading systems. The role involves designing and maintaining high-performance software while mentoring junior engineers. A comprehensive understanding of C++ and Linux is required, as well as experience in the software design life cycle. This position offers a hybrid working environment and competitive salary up to £120,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Linux and experience with C++.
• Experience with software design life cycle: architecture to deployment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain low latency, high-performance software.
• Develop test suites for system operation verification.
• Collaborate with engineers and mentor junior staff.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux

Concurrent multi-threaded programming

Networking / network protocols

Performance optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

Senior C++ Software Engineer
Salary: Up to 120,000 + Benefits
Location: Cambridgeshire
Working Env: Hybrid (3 days on-site)

The company is a Cambridge based start-up specializing in ultra-low latency trading technology for financial markets. Following continued growth, they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the design, development and maintenance of low latency, high-performance software which oversees the low-latency FPGA in real-time trading.
• Develop comprehensive test suites to ensure the correct and efficient operation of the system.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers across the business and mentor junior members of the team.

Key Requirements

• Experience programming in C++ with a solid understanding of Linux and some of the following:
  • Concurrent multi-threaded programming
  • Networking / network protocols
  • Common CPU architectures and how to exploit them for performance
  • Computational / storage complexities and how to design to optimize for them
• Experience working across the entire Software Design Life Cycle (Architecture, Design, Implementation, Testing & Deployment)
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across firmware, software, and DevOps to deliver production-grade solutions.

Desirable

• Experience programming in Rust.