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Global quantitative hedge fund and systematic trading firm are now seeking a low latency C++ Software Engineer to join it's growing team. To apply, you will ideally have prior experience at an elite quant trading firm or similar company of equivalent scale/complexity. In this high performance computing team, you will be responsible for building low-level … programming and large scale distributed systems. Your experience will be in advanced C++, Linux and Python. Ideal experience may include: Low latency C++ Software Engineering, performance software Real-time software architecture Linux environments HPC Python, Bash, SQL GitHub, GitLab, CI/CD, CMake Ideally Computer Science Degree or similar discipline with 1st class grade Financial trading, banking or More ❯

skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary We’re looking for a talented mid-level C C# developer to join our Cross Product Platform Software Development team. Responsibilities Design and develop scalable solutions for pricing, risk management, trade booking, straight-through processing (STP), payments, settlements, and regulatory … owners, business users, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions following Agile and SCRUM best practices. Candidate Skills and Requirements Strong hands-on experience in either C++ or C# (proficiency in both is a plus); familiarity with Python is advantageous. Proven ability to deliver results within agreed timelines, leveraging Agile and SCRUM methodologies. Prior experience in … practical experience in DevSecOps practices. Business Area Capital Markets Software development in Interest Rates Derivatives Front Office Position Description This position is ideal for a strong mid-level software developer with a proven track record of successful software delivery. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with a deep understanding of data structures and More ❯

Are you ready to be part of something truly special as the first quant developer for a brand-new trading team? In short: We’re working with an elite global trading firm known for its success in high-frequency trading (HFT) but operating under the radar (they aren't the typical firm you hear about). They’re setting … up a brand-new trading desk in London, led by a top PM with a proven track record. This is a rare opportunity to be the first quant developer on the team and help shape the future of their trading stack with the freedom to innovate while sharing in the potential for massive rewards. What makes this unique? Exceptional … low-latency trading. Work with a Humble Leader : You’ll work closely with a brilliant PM who has a strong technical background (from reinforcement learning strategies to low-latency C++ coding) and a pragmatic, collaborative approach. This is someone who’s not only mastered complex trading strategies but is also focused on building a team that thrives on open More ❯

C++ Quant Developer – Cross-Asset Risk & Pricing | Leading Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund Join a high-performing quant team at a global multi-strategy hedge fund managing institutional capital across strategies including Global Credit, Volatility Arbitrage, and Equity L/S. With a strong focus on technology and collaboration, they are expanding its London platform. They are seeking a … talented C++ developer to design and build a next-generation, cross-asset pricing and risk system. You’ll work closely with quants, traders, and risk teams to deliver high-performance infrastructure and real-time analytics - leveraging multithreading, vectorisation, adjoint differentiation, and cloud compute. What You'll Do: Develop C++ server architecture with Python/Excel front-ends … and scenarios Collaborate with trading, quant, and tech teams in a fast-paced, agile setup Drive innovation in performance, scalability, and cloud deployment What We’re Looking For: Strong C++ skills (modern C++ preferred) Bachelors degree in Computer Science or closely related field Exposure to Python, Excel, and SQL in Windows/Linux environments Background in STEM; experience More ❯

This is a mid-level C++ Quant Developer (suitable for a candidate in the 4-6 YOE range) will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure and quantitative models within a hedgefund in London. This role focuses on implementing models related to Stochastic Processes & Probabilistic Modeling, ensuring their efficient execution within a … real-time trading environment. The developer will work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to translate mathematical concepts into robust and highly optimized C++ code. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Development: Build and maintain critical low-latency trading infrastructure components using modern C++ standards (C++17/20). Quantitative Model Implementation: Translate quantitative models, particularly those involving stochastic processes … e.g., Brownian motion, jump-diffusion models, Ito processes), into highly efficient and accurate C++ code. Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in existing and new systems, focusing on micro-optimizations, cache efficiency, and concurrency. Latency Reduction: Implement techniques for minimizing latency in data processing, order execution, and market data handling. System Design: Contribute to the architectural design of More ❯

Quantitative Developer/Researcher – FX, London Join the Cutting Edge of Systematic Trading! Are you passionate about merging technology with high-stakes finance? We're looking for a top-tier Quantitative Developer/Research Engineers to drive innovation at the heart of automated trading. Collaborate with brilliant minds to create and launch game-changing software that powers our … our trading capabilities and stay ahead of the market What You Bring A burning passion for technology, software development, and the thrill of tackling complex mathematical challenges Mastery of C++ with an added bonus if you know Python Experience building high-performance trading software, with a relentless focus on speed and efficiency Deep understanding of quantitative trading environments and More ❯

C++ Developer/Software Engineer (TDD FX Options) London to £100k Are you a bright, ambitious C++ Developer with an eagerness to learn and progress your career working on complex financial trading systems? You could be joining the Investment Management arm of a global bank. As a C++ Developer you will design and develop … and quants to build the solutions they require. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle including assisting with architecture of new solutions, you'll be working with C++ 14/17 with a TDD environment but will also gain exposure to Python, TypeScript and React. You'll join a small, highly talented team, working across the full … in Computer Science or similar technical or numerate discipline You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patters, Algorithms You have strong C++ 14/17 development skills (on Linux or Windows) You have a good understanding of Test Driven Development/TDD and strong code review skills You're focussed on More ❯

Senior C++ Developer | Remote | Permanent | Up to £85,000 Per Annum (Dependant on Experience) Peaple Talent have partnered with a consultancy client looking to recruit a Senior C++ Developer. In this position, you’ll collaborate with multiple departments across our client. As a senior team member, you’ll play a key role in mentoring colleagues and leading … deepen your understanding of their industry, and advocate for up-to-date, forward-thinking development practices. Key Responsibilities: Actively contribute to the development, design, and ongoing improvement of sophisticated C++ software solutions. Advocate for a thoughtful balance between immediate business needs, long-term technical goals, and strategic enhancements. Keep up to date with the latest trends and innovations in … C++ and relevant technologies, helping to drive a modern, efficient developer environment. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery and knowledge sharing across the organisation. Support the growth of junior developers through guidance and mentorship. Perform code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality and reinforce best practices. Key Experience Required: Extensive hands-on More ❯

A prestigious, multi-strategy hedge fund managing billions in global AUM is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join their front-office quantitative research team. This role focuses on the design and implementation of a state-of-the-art, cross-asset pricing and risk platform, built with a C++ server and lightweight Python and Excel client interfaces. … with quants, trading, risk, and IT teams to deliver high-impact systems. Ideal Candidate Will Have: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline. Expert proficiency in C++ development. Experience with Python, Excel, and SQL on Windows and Linux environments. Familiarity with GitHub and VS Code is a plus. A hands-on, collaborative attitude with a drive More ❯

A niche electronic trading quant fund based in London are now seeking a top end C++ Software Engineer to join it's growing team. You will have prior experience at an elite quant trading firm or similar company of equivalent scale/complexity. In this high performance computing team, you will be responsible for building low-level programming, distributed … systems. Your experience will be at scale in advanced C++. Ideally Computer Science Degree or similar discipline with 1st class grade Commercial experience in C++ Software Engineering, performance software Financial trading, banking or hedge fund exposure Strong interest in working for a top end, high performance, tech-driven hedge fund Great work environment, WFH/Hybrid opportunity. Excellent bonus More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Lead C++ Developer, London (City of London) Client: Korn Ferry Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 3 Posted: 16.06.2025 Expiry Date: 31.07.2025 Job Description: Lead C++ Developer Our client is looking to hire a Lead C++ Developer on a 12-month initial contract, operating inside IR35. You will be leading a team of developers to help build the next generation of electronic trading systems for a global organization, requiring exceptional experience in leading teams on complex trading programs and strong hands-on experience in developing algorithms. This role is based in London, with a … requirement for 3 days on-site each week, and 2 days remote. Skills & Requirements: Specific Software Skills: Strong expertise in C++ development, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), build systems, and CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) and development tools More ❯

Lead C++ Developer Our client is looking to hire a Lead C++ Developer on a 12-month initial contract, operating inside IR35. You will be leading a team of developers to help build the next generation of electronic trading system for a global organization, and as such will need to have exceptional experience in leading teams … in London, with a requirement for 3 days on-site time each week, and 2 days working remotely. Rate negotiable Skills & Requirements: Specific Software Skills are : Strong expertise in C++ development, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), build systems, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI … able to demonstrate and report on progress in delivering code Experience : Proven experience as a Technical Lead or similar role in software engineering Proven experience as a hands-on Developer related to mentioned technologies Experience with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively Strong communication and More ❯

Our client, a globally leading systematic hedge fund, is seeking a C++ Quantitative Developer to join its fixed income trading desk. You'll help researchers and traders build the systems that power fast data-driven decisions for the firm. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a firm that fosters a collaborative environment using its ground-breaking … Researchers, Traders and Software Engineers Help design and build high performance research and low latency trading systems What you'll have: 3+ years professional software development experience with modern C++ A background from tech or finance Knowledge of how systems work under the hood (CPU, OS, Memory etc.) Willingness to learn and work in a fast paced environment Bonus More ❯

I am seeking a Senior C++ Developer to join my client, a leading investment bank based in London. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing systems that support a variety of processes, including research, trading, risk management, and settlement. You will focus on C++ development, working on the design, optimization, and maintenance of high-performance systems. … Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading systems using C++ focusing on performance and reliability. Implement and maintain multithreaded and concurrent applications Collaborate with quantitative analysts, traders, and other developers to build and support FX trading strategies and execution systems. Tune performance-critical code paths, including CPU, memory, and I/O optimization, to meet stringent latency … often under time-sensitive conditions, ensuring system stability and uptime. Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and continuous integration practices. Contribute to system architecture design Key Skills: C++ Development Multi-threading Concurrency Low Latency Cross Asset (Ideally FX) Front Office Exposure This is a full time role offering a total comp of up to £170k plus bonus More ❯

Starting date: ASAP Location: London, UK Working model: Hybrid Company: World's biggest Investment Bank Pay rate: £800 PAYE per day Contract duration : 6 months/(possibility to extend) Leading the way in International Banking. We support the people and More ❯

C++ Software Developer – Sports betting Hedge fund – London Option to work from home up to 4 days a week or fully remote. C++ Software Developer is required for a leading provider of sports betting brokerage software worldwide based in London. The successful C++ software engineer will be to joining a small, tight-knit team, working … models. You will helping maintain and extend a large-scale distributed system written primarily in modern C++23, Boost.Asio. and Python 3.12. Essential Skills: At least 3 years of modern C++ experience in a commercial environment. Experience with C++17 and newer is a MUST. Solid understanding of OOP concepts and modern C++ features, including memory management facilities such as More ❯

New role here from one of my Investment Management clients looking for a talented Junior Quant Developer to join its Risk Management team. You will be part of a high-performance, collaborative environment, helping to build and maintain mission-critical infrastructure for risk analysis and investment decision-making. Responsibilities - As a Junior Quant Developer, you will contribute to … the proprietary Risk Management platform and quantitative library. Build Python-based and Excel-based risk tools and integrations used by traders, analysts, and risk managers Develop, test and support C++ quant code on proprietary Risk Management system Improve accuracy of quantitative models for trading Maintain a constant smooth day-to-day process with fast bug-fixing Document quantitative models … and system components effectively Skills- 1–2 years of experience in a quantitative or software development role, preferably in financial markets Proficiency in C++ and Python , with a focus on production-level code Understanding of data structures , numerical methods , and statistics Familiarity with Linux , Git , and scripting (Bash or similar) Experience and knowledge of the fixed income or credit More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Lead C++ Quant Developer - Macro Desk, london (city of london) col-narrow-left Client: Selby Jennings Location: london (city of london), United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 4 Posted: 26.06.2025 Expiry Date: 10.08.2025 col-wide Job Description: We're partnering … global investment firm on a greenfield rebuild of its macro analytics and trading infrastructure. This cloud-native platform will power high-performance pricing and risk systems. As Lead Quant Developer , you'll drive this transformation-leading a team to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions at the intersection of quant finance and advanced engineering. Responsibilities Architect and build a next … gen macro analytics platform in modern C++, optimised for performance and scale. Develop distributed systems and Monte Carlo engines for real-time pricing and risk in cloud and multi-core environments. Collaborate with quants and traders to productionize models and integrate analytics into front-end tools like Excel. Requirements Strong technical foundation: Expert in modern C++ (17/ More ❯

global investment firm on a greenfield rebuild of its macro analytics and trading infrastructure. This cloud-native platform will power high-performance pricing and risk systems. As Lead Quant Developer , you'll drive this transformation-leading a team to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions at the intersection of quant finance and advanced engineering. Responsibilities Architect and build a next … gen macro analytics platform in modern C++, optimised for performance and scale. Develop distributed systems and Monte Carlo engines for real-time pricing and risk in cloud and multi-core environments. Collaborate with quants and traders to productionize models and integrate analytics into front-end tools like Excel. Requirements Strong technical foundation: Expert in modern C++ (17/ More ❯

Senior C++ Developer Contract Daily Rate: Up to £750 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 6 Months Hybrid working - 3 days in London About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in enhancing and growing their cutting-edge PTP software platform. This platform serves as a cloud … Platform development group means becoming part of an agile environment. The group is divided into smaller scrum teams, each responsible for specific areas of system functionality. As a Senior C++ Software Engineer, you will engage in all phases of the development lifecycle and take ownership of key functional areas, ensuring high-quality software delivery. What You Will Be Doing … hybrid working arrangements. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team on innovative projects that impact the financial industry. If you are a driven and skilled C++ Developer looking to make a significant impact on a leading software platform, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a dynamic team that More ❯

My client, a prestigious European Multi-Strat Hedge Fund, is seeking a highly capable Quantitative Developer to join its team in London. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of a next-generation, cross-asset pricing and risk platform that underpins investment and risk decisions across the firm. This role sits at the intersection … of quantitative research, engineering, and front-office risk, offering the chance to build a state-of-the-art risk system using modern C++ and Python. You will work directly with quantitative analysts, traders, risk managers, and IT teams to deliver a robust, scalable system supporting pricing, calibration, and scenario generation across asset classes. The ideal candidate is a C++ … advanced computational techniques Collaborate with IT to ensure adherence to engineering best practices and firmwide standards. Requirements: Bachelor’s or higher degree in a STEM discipline Strong proficiency in C++ and solid experience working in production environments. Working knowledge of Python, Excel, and SQL, across Windows and Linux environments. Familiarity with modern development tools such as GitHub and VS More ❯

C++ Developer - Market Access Location: London Salary: Competitive Join Europe’s fastest growing algorithmic trading firm. Since skyrocketing in 2023 they have continued to be one of the top performing funds, returning upwards of 30% in 2024. The environment is collaborative, their approach is scientific and the structure is flat, with no red tape and instant execution. You More ❯

We’re working with a leading proprietary trading firm that’s expanding its global footprint and looking to hire exceptional C++ Engineers in London. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class engineering team and play a key role in building and optimizing ultra-low-latency trading systems across global markets. Based in London, you’ll work … autonomy on projects critical to real-time market access and strategy execution What we’re looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Strong C++ development skills with a focus on high-performance systems Proficiency with UNIX/Linux systems and command-line tools Ability to quickly understand, debug, and improve complex codebases Excellent More ❯

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 … 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 … 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 More ❯

C++ Dev/Engineer London – hybrid 6 month contract Inside ir35. We are looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer/dev to help grow and enhance our PTP software platform. The candidate will work on strategic enhancements to the platform as well as on client implementation projects. The PTP Platform is a leading-edge, cloud-based … Securities Processing solution that provides trade lifecycle processing for a wide range of global financial institutions. About the team: As a Senior C++ Software Engineer, you’ll be part of our PTP Platform development group. The group is broken into smaller scrum teams that each hold responsibility for a key area of system functionality. You’ll become involved with … all phases of the development lifecycle and take ownership of key functional areas. What you will be doing: As a Senior C++ Software Engineer, you will be involved in: • Analysis of user requirements and translation into solution design • Estimating and breaking down tasks into manageable chunks • Implementation of new features and feature enhancements • Leading code reviews and enforcing best More ❯