Senior Software Engineer- Global Electronic Market Maker

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused market-maker is seeking Software Engineers to join their core team in London. Your focus will be to ensure the infrastructure supports their trading platform, delivering elegant solutions. The role calls for engineers with at least 4 years of experience in C++, a degree in a relevant field, and a willingness to learn. This position offers an incredible salary, a collaborative culture, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure

Flat structure and collaborative culture

Direct business impact with short feedback loop

Outstanding benefits package

Relocation assistance provided

Qualifications

• 4+ years' engineering experience.
• Strong skills in C++ on Linux.
• Willingness to learn quickly.
• Highly proficient in computer science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure infrastructure provides a stable, performant foundation.
• Own projects that enhance the trading platform.
• Deliver elegant architectural solutions.

Skills

Writing clean, elegant code

C++ on Linux

Python or C#

Algorithms

Memory & Concurrency models

CPU-architecture

Operating systems

Relational databases

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics (or similar)

Job description

Overview

My client is a tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. They're looking for Software Engineers to join their core team where your focus will be ensuring the infrastructure provides a stable, performant and trusted foundation upon which their systems and applications can be built. You'll own projects that push the success of the trading platform forward - relied on by the business every day - and deliver elegant architectural solutions that users will love. They're looking for engineers at all levels of seniority. If you relish the challenges of an extremely fast-paced environment where your work will make a tangible impact from day one, this is the role for you!

Skills and Experience Required

• 4+ years' engineering experience of writing clean, elegant code
• Strong skills in C++ on Linux, plus Python or C# would be useful
• Willingness to learn new quickly
• Highly proficient in computer science fundamentals: algorithms, memory & concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems, relational databases, etc.
• Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics (or similar) from a top-tier university
• Finance experience would be beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
• Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
• Direct business impact with short feedback loop
• Outstanding benefits package
• Relocation assistance provided

Contact

If you think you are a strong candidate for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Tom Brown
[e-mail]
[phone]
linkedin.com/in/thomas-brown-196a29103