Software Engineer

Understanding Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto trading platform in the UK is seeking a Team Lead to design and build distributed C++ systems. This fully remote role requires expert-level C++ experience and a track record in high-performance, low-latency environments. Ideal candidates are proactive engineers with a passion for solving complex challenges in fast-moving markets. Join a talented team shaping the future of crypto trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in trading or low-latency environments is desirable.
• Ability to work in high-performance, high-ownership settings.

Responsibilities

• Design and build distributed C++ systems.
• Handle massive throughput with ultra-low latency.

Skills

Expert-level C++ experience

Proven track record building high-performance systems

Strong design and architecture skills

Passion for solving complex technical problems

Tools

Modern C++

HFT principles

low-latency infrastructure

high-volume APIs

highly concurrent systems

Job description

Team Lead at Understanding Recruitment 🚀 Helping Tech Companies Build High-Performing Software Engineering Teams🛠💻

Low Latency C++ Engineer | Crypto Trading Powerhouse

Fully Remote 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