Software Engineer C++

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading hedge fund in Exeter is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Core Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have extensive C++ and Python experience, particularly in high-frequency trading environments. This role offers a generous compensation package, including a bonus structure, and provides excellent opportunities for career progression within a high-stakes trading technology context. Strong communication skills and a background in developing high-availability systems are essential for success in this challenging role.

Benefits

Generous medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Variety of benefits focused on employee experience

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python.
• Background in multi-threaded programming and hardware/software interaction.
• Experience working with C++ libraries like STL and Boost.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining a low latency trading platform.
• Working on projects like building a custom compiler and real-time data handling.
• Full life-cycle software development for ultra-low latency trading systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Multi-threaded programming

Performance tuning

Communication skills

Job description

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A world-leading global systematic hedge fund is looking for a Software Engineer to be a part of its multi-billion technology trading platform and looking for a candidate with strong technology experience across multiple disciplines, High-Frequency Trading, and Low Latency Environments. Software Engineers with expertise in C++ will be a part of the Core Infrastructure team which is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a low latency trading platform that is deployed globally.

Skills Required:

• Have significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with very tight resource/latency constraints
• Have a background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
• Are comfortable working “under the hood” and you are quite skilled in performance tuning (applications, Linux, socket I/O, etc.) and troubleshooting
• Have experience working with C++ libraries like STL and Boost
• Are up to date on the C++11/14 standards
• Have worked on challenging projects that involved things like building a custom compiler, writing a matching engine, or working with large amounts of data in real-time
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in the trading industry or another ultra-low latency-sensitive business that involves solving remarkably complex problems
• Full life-cycle software development utilizing exotic hardware/software architectures for ultra-low latency trading systems

This position offers a generous basic and bonus with huge career progression working for a world-leading hedge fund and building a team that is building the next generation risk platform in electronic trading. Outstanding benefits package on offer to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience. For more information please apply now.