Software Engineer

Understanding Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier recruiting agency seeks a Low Latency C++ Engineer to join a leading crypto trading platform. This fully remote role is ideal for individuals with expert-level C++ experience and a passion for building high-performance distributed systems. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments, solving complex technical challenges. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge trading technology and a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in trading, HFT, or low-latency domains is ideal.
• Track record of working in high-frequency environments.
• Curiosity and proactivity in pushing technical boundaries.
• Passion for solving complex technical problems in fast-moving markets

Responsibilities

• Design and build low-latency systems for crypto trading.
• Collaborate with top talent in trading technology.
• Handle massive throughput with ultra-low latency.

Skills

Expert-level C++ experience

Building high-performance, highly available distributed systems

Strong design and architecture skills

Solving complex technical problems

Tools

Modern C++

Low-latency infrastructure

High-volume APIs

Highly concurrent systems

Job description

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Low Latency C++ Engineer | Crypto Trading Powerhouse

📍 Fully Remote (must be based in the UK)

Want to help shape the future of crypto trading?

This is a chance to join one of the world’s leading crypto trading platforms and a team known for its cutting-edge low-latency systems and lightning-fast execution speeds.

They’re looking for engineers who thrive in high-performance, high-ownership environments. You’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in trading tech, designing and building distributed C++ systems that handle massive throughput with ultra-low latency.

If you’ve honed your craft in a fast-paced, high-frequency environment, this could be your next big move.

What they’re looking for:

• Expert-level C++ experience (ideally in trading, HFT or other low-latency domains)
• Proven track record building high-performance, highly available distributed systems
• Strong design and architecture skills
• Passion for solving complex technical problems in fast-moving markets

💻 Tech: Modern C++, HFT principles, low-latency infrastructure, high-volume APIs, highly concurrent systems

Trading or crypto experience is a huge plus ⭐ but above all, they want ambitious engineers who are curious, proactive, and driven to push boundaries.

Apply to find out more about this opportunity ✅

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology