Software Engineer - Systematic Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société de fonds spéculatif axée sur la technologie recherche un ingénieur logiciel à Cambridge. En rejoignant une équipe agile, vous aurez un impact direct sur les opérations commerciales à travers différentes fonctions. La culture de mentorat soutient votre développement professionnel dans un environnement hybride flexible avec un package salarial attractif.

Benefits

Flexibilité de travail hybride

Package salarial compétitif avec avantages

Culture de mentorat

Qualifications

• Diplômé(e) récent(e) en discipline STEM avec minimum 1 an d'expérience.
• Connaissances en programmation (C#, C++, Java, Python ou Golang).
• Compétences en résolution de problèmes complexes.

Responsibilities

• Construire et faire évoluer les systèmes de trading et de gestion des risques.
• Travailler directement avec des traders et des quant pour des solutions techniques.
• Contribuer aux discussions architecturales et à la stratégie technique.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

STEM discipline

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Python

Golang

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Client

Tempest Vane Partners is proud to partner with a progressive, technology-first hedge fund that actively fosters mentorship in engineering. They are a Systematic Hedge fund that focuses on building high-impact systems in a business that values both innovation and balance.

They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their team and be part of something great.

This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a close-knit, agile team where your contributions matter from day one. You’ll work alongside industry veterans who prioritize mentorship and believe in building a workplace where everyone has a seat at the table.

What You’ll Get:

• Join a tech-forward hedge fund with a startup mindset and strong financial backing.
• Work in an environment where people in technology are supported, heard, and empowered.
• Make a direct impact across the business from trading, risk, and operations—your code will touch every part of the business.
• An opportunity to build solutions in an agile, collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation.
• A flexible hybrid working policy.
• Market leading package with benefits and bonuses.
• Mentorship culture with a strong commitment to career development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building and evolving key systems that power trading and risk operations.
• Working directly with traders, quants, marketing, and middle-office to deliver meaningful tech solutions.
• Contributing to architectural discussions and tech strategy.
• Being part of a supportive team environment with shared responsibility, including participation in a team-wide support rota.

What You’ll Bring:

• Recent graduate in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 1 year experience in software engineering.
• Knowledge of programming with experience in a structured language such as C#, C++, Java, Python or Golang.
• Knowledge of coding fundamentals e.g. modern software design principles, data structures & algorithms.
• Experience with databases, cloud, containerisation and testing is beneficial.
• Strong complex problem-solving skills, with an interest in technology and finance.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team – bouncing ideas off colleagues, building consensus around a design etc.