Software Engineer C++

Algo Capital Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-leading global systematic hedge fund as a Software Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing a multi-billion dollar technology trading platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in High-Frequency Trading and Low Latency Environments. You will be part of a talented Core Infrastructure team, responsible for creating and maintaining a low latency trading platform deployed globally. With a focus on performance tuning and multi-threaded programming, this role promises significant career progression and an outstanding benefits package that supports both your professional and personal growth. Apply now to be part of the next generation of electronic trading risk platforms!

Benefits

Generous medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Career progression opportunities

Outstanding benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining a low latency trading platform.
• Working on high-performance systems with tight resource constraints.

Skills

C++

Python

Multi-threaded programming

Performance tuning

Linux

Socket I/O

STL

Boost

C++11/14 standards

Communication skills

Job description

A world-leading global systematic hedge fund is looking for a Software Engineer to be a part of its multi-billion technology trading platform. We are 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 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 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 developing 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries

• Capital Markets, Engineering Services, and Financial Services