Software Engineer - Hybrid working - Up to £500,000 Base (+ Bonus)

Hunter Bond; England; Hybrid; GBP 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to bleeding-edge technologies

Collaborative working environment

Competitive compensation and bonus potential

Job summary

A leading algorithmic trading firm in London seeks a skilled Software Engineer to join their world-class engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will design and optimize high-performance trading platforms, collaborating closely with top-tier engineers and quants. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, proficiency in languages like C++, Python, or Java, and experience with real-time systems. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Software Engineer using any programming language.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience building software handling massive scales.

Responsibilities

• Design and build ultra-low-latency, high-throughput trading applications.
• Performance tuning and optimization of trading systems.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and portfolio managers.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Java

Multi-threaded programming

Real-time systems

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Linux/Unix

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Software Engineer - Hybrid working - Up to £500,000 Base (+ Bonus)

Senior Quantitative Technology Consultant at Hunter Bond

Software Engineer

Client: Elite Algorithmic Market Making Firm

Compensation: Up to £500,000 Base + Bonus

Location: London (Hybrid)

Overview

An Elite Algorithmic Market Making Firm is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join a world‑class engineering team building some of the fastest and most sophisticated trading systems in the industry. Operating at the cutting edge of technology, this firm offers an intellectually demanding environment where engineering excellence directly drives trading performance and commercial success. You will work alongside top‑tier engineers, quants, and traders, contributing to systems that operate at extreme scale and ultra‑low latency.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing high‑performance trading platforms used in live markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and building ultra‑low‑latency, high‑throughput trading applications
• Performance tuning and optimisation of state‑of‑the‑art trading systems
• Collaborating closely with quants, traders, and portfolio managers to implement and enhance trading strategies
• Handling massive volumes of real‑time market data with a focus on speed, accuracy and reliability

What’s on Offer

• Work on mission‑critical systems operating at extreme scale and minimal latency
• Exposure to bleeding‑edge technologies
• A collaborative environment with some of the best engineers in the industry
• Flat structure with direct impact on trading outcomes
• Exceptionally competitive compensation and bonus potential

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience as a Software Engineer using any of C++, Python, Rust or Java
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms and software design
• Experience with multi‑threaded programming and real‑time systems
• Experience building software at massive scale (handling tens to hundreds of billions of records)
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders

If you are a talented Software Engineer looking to work at the forefront of trading technology, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV or email [e-mail] for more information.