Software Engineer – HFT Equities & Futures

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Software Engineer – HFT Equities & Futures, London

Client: [Client Name]

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

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Software Engineer – HFT Equities & Futures

Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join their Equities and Futures team in their brand-new trading desk. Our client is one of the most renowned global players for tech and trade and business operations. This team is focused on exchanging connectivity, ensuring market access, and better understanding the structure of US equities to optimize their trading systems.

The role involves collaboration with trading and technology teams as well as leading reasonably sized projects independently. You’ll need excellent communication and problem-solving skills and an interest in growing and making an impact. Experience working on an equities trading system is required.

Responsibilities:

1. Building and optimizing high-performance equity trading systems using C++.
2. Independently leading high-quality projects that vary in size.
3. Collaborating with Quantitative Traders to drive innovation in equity and futures trading systems.
4. Working in a high-pressure environment and providing quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

1. Strong experience as an engineer in the industry with a focus on C++.
2. Proven track record of working on US Equity Trading Systems, whether it is high or mid-frequency.
3. Skills in building and optimizing trading systems as well as maintaining high performance and quality standards.
4. Familiarity with large-scale projects that require quick and independent solutions.
5. Understanding of quantitative trading needs.
6. A keen interest in brand new technology with applications in equity trading.
7. Solid academic background in a STEM discipline from a good university.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a new effort of a global trading company, with high rewards on offer as well as career progression opportunities. For a confidential conversation regarding the role, you can reach out to me at [emailprotected].