C++ Software Engineer in UNITED KINGDOM

Mid to Lead C++ Software Engineer – Fully Remote – Up to £200k Base

Join a high-performing quantitative trading firm and help shape the future of algorithmic trading

About the Company

This elite trading firm is redefining market-making across traditional and emerging asset classes, including cryptocurrency. Founded by a former Kaggle Grandmaster (ranked #1 globally), the company builds all its systems from scratch, free from legacy constraints. With fewer than 200 employees, they are expanding rapidly, leveraging advanced machine learning and cutting-edge C++ engineering to drive their trading strategies.

The Opportunity

They are looking for Mid to Lead C++ Software Engineers to design, develop, and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of high-performance computing, algorithmic trading, and machine learning, making a direct impact on the firm’s success.

What You’ll Do

• Build and optimize high-frequency, low-latency trading systems for new and existing markets.
• Collaborate closely with quants and traders to implement sophisticated trading strategies.
• Solve complex performance challenges in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.
• Work alongside some of the best minds in quantitative finance, engineering, and AI.

Why Join Them?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Earn up to £200k base salary, with performance-based bonuses.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe, the US, or Dubai, or join their hubs in London, Dubai, and more.
• Minimal Bureaucracy: Focus on innovation, impact, and cutting-edge problem-solving.
• Elite Engineering Culture: Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and quants.

Who They’re Looking For

• Extensive C++ experience, with a focus on performance, concurrency, and optimization.
• Deep knowledge of low-latency systems, HFT, market-making, or similar high-performance environments.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges and pushing boundaries in trading technology.

⚠️ Only considering candidates with HFT experience

📩 Apply now! If you don’t receive a response within three days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful