Software Engineer (C++)

I am partnered with a globally recognised quantitative trading firm that has spent over two decades building a reputation for innovation, performance, and cutting-edge technology. Operating at the forefront of electronic trading, the firm combines world-class engineering with advanced research to identify and capitalise on unique market opportunities.

The business fosters a highly collaborative yet autonomous environment, where small, high-impact teams are empowered to design and deliver sophisticated trading strategies, supported by a powerful global platform.

As a C++ Software Engineer, you'll join a high-performing core engineering team responsible for building and enhancing the systems that connect trading strategies to global financial markets.

This is a role for engineers who thrive in low-latency, high-performance environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges at scale.

Day-to-day:

• Designing and building high-performance trading systems that interface with global exchanges
• Developing low-latency infrastructure for market data capture and order execution
• Optimising systems using advanced network and systems programming techniques
• Building platforms for historical data access and large-scale trading simulations
• Creating analytical tools to identify patterns and improve trading strategies
• Developing risk management and performance monitoring systems

Requirements:

• C++ software engineering experience
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
• Proven ability to write highly optimised, scalable code
• Experience working in performance-critical or low-latency environments (trading experience is advantageous)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting
• Solid communication skills

(Desirable, not essential):

• Experience with Linux systems and network programming (TCP/IP, UDP)
• Familiarity with Python or shell scripting
• Exposure to distributed systems or high-throughput environments