We're currently partnering with a top-tier quantitative trading firm seeking exceptional C++ engineers to join a highly specialised low-latency team.
This is an opportunity to work on systems where performance is measured in nanoseconds, not seconds.
You'll be responsible for designing and optimising mission-critical trading infrastructure, building ultra-low-latency components, and pushing hardware and software performance to its limits.
What you'll be working on:
* Ultra-low-latency trading systems
* Market data handlers and exchange connectivity
* Performance optimisation across the full stack
* Lock-free and concurrent systems
* Network, CPU, memory and cache optimisation
* Real-time systems operating in highly competitive markets
We're interested in engineers with experience in:
* Modern C++ (C++17/20)
* Multithreading and concurrency
* Linux systems programming
* Network protocols and low-level optimisation
* Performance profiling and benchmarking
* Building highly performant production systems
Backgrounds considered:
* Quantitative Trading
* High-Frequency Trading
* Electronic Trading
* High-Performance Computing
* Networking Infrastructure
* Gaming Engines
* Real-Time Systems
The firm offers:
* Exceptional compensation packages with market-leading bonuses
* Direct impact on trading performance and business outcomes
* Highly technical, engineering-led culture
* Access to cutting-edge hardware and technology
* Small teams, significant ownership, and minimal bureaucracy