C++ Trading Engineer

3 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Upward Trend Full time

C++ Trading Engineer - Systematic Hedge Fund


London


Our client is a worldwide leader in quantitative and systematic investment management, operating across all liquid asset classes globally. They employ a data-driven, scientific approach to investing, leveraging cutting-edge technology. By combining expertise in data analysis, research, technology, and trading, our client has fostered a collaborative environment that tackles the most intricate challenges in the field. Their commitment to innovation fuels their ongoing pursuit of delivering premium returns for investors.


You'll be a vital member of the development team, focusing on building and enhancing critical low-latency components.


This position offers the opportunity to engage with various aspects of electronic and algorithmic trading, including but not limited to: exchange price feeds, core trading systems, backtesting engines, trading engines, tick data management, exchange simulators, and trading gateways

You'll collaborate closely with a diverse group of investment management professionals, such as quantitative analysts/developers, traders, and operations staff, to design and implement state-of-the-art systems that keep our client at the industry's forefront.


About you:


  • Proven experience in low-latency Linux development using C++/C and STL
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement multithreaded and distributed systems
  • Proficiency with Linux/GCC development toolchain, with Red Hat experience being essential
  • Familiarity with mature continuous development processes is highly valued
  • Knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution gateways is beneficial
  • Ideally, 3+ years of experience in a front-office trading desk-aligned role
  • Basic proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash is advantageous
  • Strong teamwork skills are essential


This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our client's innovative approach in the quantitative investment management field.


What they can offer


  • Market leading compensation
  • Exposure to elite investing teams
  • Fast progression in a high achieving culture
  • Collaborative, inclusive culture


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