Salary: up to £350k TC

Experience: 10+ years

Fabulous opportunity for a low latency QD to join one of the world’s most prestigious and successful hedge funds. Looking for an experienced engineer with a solid programming background in modern C++ alongside outstanding communication skills, and comfortable facing off to the business.

This role is focused primarily on the design, architecture and implementation of robust and super-fast low-latency C++ systems. Working directly with central trading teams to understand their requirements, you’ll build the necessary high-performance infrastructure to enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions. You’ll also improve platform efficiency, using network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency.

Skills and Experience Required
*5+ years’ experience as a senior contributor at financial services firm(s), with 10+ years’ experience overall
*Strong object-oriented C++ programming skills, including C++17 & ideally C++20
*Strong background in data structures, algorithms, multithreading and asynchronous environments
*Solid understanding of low-latency and real-time system design and implementation
*Deep understanding of Linux system internals & networking
*Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) from a top-tier university

Desirable
*Existing buy-side experience preferred
*Familiarity with real-time low-latency trading systems specifically for equities and futures
*Some Python to understand related quantitative & data-oriented work of others

Benefits & Incentives
*Strong salary + bonuses
*Willing to wait up to 12 months for non-competes
*Collaborative culture and an exciting place to work
*Generous benefits package


Contact
If you feel you’re suitable for this role, want to hear about similar positions, or would like help hiring similar developers for your company, please send your CV or get in touch:

Richard Allan

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