Company:
HFT Prop Fund
Location: London
Closing Date: 22/05/2025
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join a leading high-frequency trading firm renowned for its cutting-edge technology and innovative approach to financial markets. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to the design, development, and optimisation of high-performance trading systems. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where technology and trading intersect.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimise high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
- Implement and enhance trading strategies and execution algorithms.
- Collaborate with traders and researchers to identify and deliver technology solutions that drive performance.
- Maintain and improve existing systems to ensure robustness, scalability, and efficiency.
- Apply performance profiling, optimisation, and debugging techniques to improve system performance.
- Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating and implementing the latest technologies.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred), with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming and multi-threading.
- Solid understanding of low-latency system design and performance optimisation.
- Experience with network programming, concurrency, and distributed systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
- A proactive approach to development with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Experience in financial markets, trading systems, or high-frequency trading is advantageous but not required.
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technology and solve challenging problems in a dynamic industry.
- Competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses.
- Collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous learning.
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technology to support your work.
If you are a passionate C++ engineer looking to make a significant impact in the financial technology space, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team that is redefining the future of trading technology.
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