Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Hunter Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits

Job summary

Hunter Bond in London, hybrid role, seeks a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer for elite buy-side clients. The role centers on ultra-low-latency systems where nanoseconds determine outcomes. You will design, build and own greenfield components, collaborating with leading engineers and researchers on trading platforms, matching engines and data stores. Proficiency in modern C++ is essential; Rust exposure is valued.

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years of professional software engineering experience in performance-critical environments.
• Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems where performance is critical.
• Strong CS fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, networking and architecture.
• C++20/23 proficiency; Rust exposure valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and own greenfield, ultra-low-latency systems.
• Develop high-performance trading platforms, matching engines and low-latency data stores.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers and technologists to push performance boundaries.

Skills

C++ (modern C++20/23)

Rust exposure/interest

Concurrency & data structures

Networking & CPU architecture

Algorithms & CS fundamentals

Education

CS/Math/Engineering degree

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)

$$$: Up to £150,000 + Bonuses + Benefits

The Role:

Our elite buy-side clients are looking for a highly talented C++ Software Engineer to join an experienced tech team. This is an environment where engineering excellence is the product. Performance is measured in nanoseconds, and your work will directly influence trading outcomes

Why Join:

• Design, build and own greenfield, ultra-low-latency systems from the groundup
• Work alongside world-class engineers, researchers and technologists solving some of the industry's most challenging technical problems
• Develop high-performance trading platforms, matching engines, execution systems and low-latency data stores from first principles
• Explore modern systems programming with C++ and Rust to push the boundaries of performance, safety and scalability

About You:

• Strong experience with modern C++ (C++20/23); exposure to Rust or an interest in systems programming with Rust is highly valued
• 2–7+ years of professional software engineering experience in performance-critical environments
• Excellent computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, networking and computer architecture
• Experience building highly reliable, low-latency, high-throughput systems where performance is a primary concern
• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous