Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Hunter Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond in London is seeking a highly capable C++ Software Engineer to join an elite buy-side tech team. This role centers on ultra-low-latency systems where nanoseconds matter and your work will influence trading outcomes.

Design, build and own greenfield platforms using modern C++ (C++20/23) with valued exposure to Rust; 2–7+ years in performance-critical environments and strong CS fundamentals are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong CS fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, concurrency, networking and computer architecture.
• Experience building highly reliable, low-latency, high-throughput systems.
• Exposure to Rust or interest in systems programming with Rust is highly valued.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++20/23)

Rust exposure

Performance-critical experience

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)

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