High Performance C++ Developer for Electronic Market-Making Firm

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oxford Knight Full time

Company Overview


Oxford Knight is a unique financial services provider that prides itself on its flat hierarchy and merit-based culture. With a strong focus on electronic market-making in FX, equity, fixed income, and commodity markets, the company has established itself as one of the leading names in the industry.


The firm is based in multiple locations worldwide, including London, Chicago, Sydney, and Amsterdam, and is seeking to expand its low-latency team with a highly skilled developer well-versed in modern C++ (C++11 onwards).


Salary and Benefits


We offer a significant compensation package, with a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 per annum, depending on experience. The role also comes with a flexible work-from-home policy, a collaborative and friendly environment, and a culture of trust, innovation, and scientific rigour.


Job Description


Oxford Knight designs, builds, and maintains its entire software stack in-house, trading over $175 billion of assets every day. As a C++ developer, you will be working on complex software systems, designing and implementing numerical algorithms, and collaborating with a highly engaged team of experts.


Required Skills and Qualifications


To succeed in this role, you will need to have:



  • A strong knowledge of C++11 onwards and experience with Linux and/or Python
  • A sound understanding of computer architecture and execution pipeline in a modern CPU
  • Good proficiency in mathematics, especially calculus and matrices
  • Familiarity with common algorithms and data structures and their performance trade-offs
  • Practical experience designing and implementing complex software systems
  • No prior financial experience required, but a willingness to learn and adapt to the industry

Contact Information


If you are a motivated and experienced developer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please get in touch.



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