Senior HFT Software Engineer

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Selby Jennings Full time
Senior HFT Software Engineer

Are you a skilled software engineer looking for a challenging opportunity in high-frequency trading? We have an exciting role for a Senior HFT Software Engineer to join our team at a leading proprietary trading firm.

As a Senior HFT Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge algorithms and systems that drive global fixed income and currency trading efforts. You will work closely with quantitative traders to optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain trading infrastructure for fixed income and currency desks.
  • Collaborate with quantitative traders to design high-performance systems in C++ and Python.
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex, real-time trading environments.
  • Enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability to support global trading.
  • Ensure seamless communication across UNIX/Linux systems, optimizing processor and network performance.

About You:

  • Top Performer: You excel in productivity, problem-solving, and collaboration in fast-paced environments.
  • Tech Expertise: Extensive experience with C++ and deep knowledge of UNIX/Linux systems with a focus on performance and network optimization in HFT.
  • Problem Solver: Skilled at improving code for efficiency in real-time trading.
  • Collaborative: Thrive in open discussions and enjoy being challenged by peers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience building technology for fixed income trading.
  • 4+ years of experience with C++ and UNIX/Linux systems optimization.
  • HFT experience is required.


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