Software Engineer

Campbell North Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in London is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in C++ for their high-frequency trading team. The role involves working closely with traders and researchers to enhance algorithmic trading strategies. You will contribute to critical systems that process vast data and optimize trading performance, offering market-leading compensation and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Flexible hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quant finance or high-frequency trading.
• Experience in high-performing teams in Big Tech is valued.

Responsibilities

• Work across algorithmic trading areas including research platform and trading engine.
• Handle processing of large volumes of data.

Skills

C++ programming

Python

Job description

Software Engineer | C++ | HFT | London

Job Title: Software Engineer – C++ (HFT)

Location: London (UK)

Overview

One of Europe’s leading trading firms is looking to hire a C++ software engineer in their London office. This role would be desk-aligned with a high frequency trading team, with the opportunity to work closely with researchers and traders, having a direct impact on the success of the desk.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll have the chance to work across many areas of algorithmic trading, including:

• Their research platform, processing TBs of data daily
• The ultra-low-latency trading engine
• Their massive cloud computing analytics infra

Who you are

• An experienced C++ programmer, with Python experience a nice-to-have
• At least 2 years of experience in a quant finance/high frequency trading environment is preferred
• Alternatively, had impact in high-performing teams in Big Tech

What’s on offer

• Market-leading compensation
• Flexible hybrid working
• Leading benefits package (pension, healthcare, etc.)

If you are a software engineer using C++, with previous experience in quant finance/high-performing teams in Big Tech, please apply.