C++ Trading Systems Software Engineer

C++ Trading Systems Software Engineer

Location: Cambridge, UK

Are you a talented software engineer with a passion for building high-performance systems? We are looking for a Low Latency Trading Systems Software Engineer to join our team, where you’ll have the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge trading systems that operate at lightning speed.

Our client offers an excellent salary + an extremely lucrative bonus structure. The role is Hybrid with 3 days per week based in the Cambridge office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain low latency, high-performance software on Linux platforms.
• Contribute to the creation of bespoke trading systems that integrate custom silicon with advanced software.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test suites to ensure system accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers, traders, quants, and DevOps professionals to deliver top-quality solutions.
• Leverage your expertise to influence the technical direction of the team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Software Design Mastery: Your code should be elegant, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Analytical Thinker: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficient in C++: Extensive experience with C++ is required.
• Eager to Learn: Experience with or a willingness to learn Rust.
• Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience:2+ years of work experience or a graduate degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with concurrent, multi-threaded programming.
• Familiarity with high-performance networking and network protocols.
• Understanding of CPU architectures and how to optimize them for performance.
• Knowledge of computational and storage complexities and how to design systems to minimize them.
• Experience with Linux, bash scripting, Python, JavaScript, Git, and build systems (GNUMake or CMake).
• Proficiency in test-driven development and related tools.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and resilience in solving complex technical challenges.
• Basic financial market knowledge is a plus, but not required.

If you’re passionate about developing high-performance systems and are excited about the world of trading, our client would love to hear from you.