Software Engineer, C++

Tower Research Capital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Hybrid working opportunities

Free meals and snacks

Wellness reimbursement

Social events and treats

Workshops and learning opportunities

Job summary

Tower Research Capital, based in Greater London, seeks a software engineer to design a high-frequency trading platform focused on cryptocurrency markets. The successful candidate will optimize performance and analyze system metrics.

Applicants should have a degree in computer science and significant experience with C++. This role offers a hybrid working model, generous paid time off, and additional benefits such as wellness reimbursements and social events.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a software engineering role.
• Understanding of TCP/IP and UDP networking is a plus.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets and exchange APIs is significant.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a high‑frequency trading platform.
• Optimize the platform to minimize latency.
• Analyze system throughput and build performance‑tracking tools.
• Develop systems for historical market data access and trading simulations.

Skills

C++ and object‑oriented programming

Problem solving

Network and systems programming

Data structures and algorithms

Communication skills

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Linux operating system

Python

Shell scripts

Job description

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998 that specializes in systematic trading and engineering, focusing on low‑latency solutions for cryptocurrency markets.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing a high‑frequency trading platform for cryptocurrency markets, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges worldwide
• Optimizing this platform through network and systems programming, and other advanced techniques to minimize latency
• Analyzing system throughput and latency performance, and building performance‑tracking tools
• Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science or a related field
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a software engineering role
• A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented programming in C++
• Brilliant problem‑solving abilities
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Good understanding of the Linux operating system and networking (TCP/IP and UDP) is a plus
• Knowledge of Python and shell scripts is a plus
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets, exchange APIs (WebSocket/HTTP), and cloud technologies is a significant plus
• Experience in financial and crypto markets is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In‑office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Company‑sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.