Software Engineer C++

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading global systematic hedge fund seeks a Software Engineer specializing in C++ to join its Core Infrastructure team. This role involves designing and developing a low latency trading platform, with opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates possess expertise in multi-threaded programming and high-frequency trading environments.

Benefits

Generous medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Career progression opportunities

Outstanding employee benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python under tight resource constraints.
• Background in multi-threaded programming and hardware/software interaction.
• Experience working in low latency-sensitive businesses.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a low latency trading platform.
• Develop systems for ultra-low latency trading.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize applications.

Skills

C++

Python

Multi-threaded programming

Performance tuning

Communication skills

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Software Engineer C++, preston, lancashire

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Software Engineer - C++

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.