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Senior Low Latency Developer, C++ - Crypto I am partnering with a leading global investment firm to find a Senior Low Latency C++ Developer to join their dynamic team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing the firm's market … access systems for low-latency and high-frequency trading in cryptocurrency markets. What You’ll Do: As a Senior Low Latency C++ Developer , you will work closely with traders, researchers, and other teams to develop and optimize high-performance systems for cryptocurrency markets. You will leverage … your expertise in C++ and low-latency development to drive improvements and provide innovative solutions that meet the high demands of crypto trading. Key Responsibilities: Enhance and optimize market access systems to meet the low-latency and high-frequency demands of cryptocurrency markets. Work directly with More ❯

Low Latency Java Developer London (Hybrid) Contract Outside IR35 ~£800-£1,000 (potential flex for top candidates) Source Technology have multiple high-performance Java developer roles available on projects at a tier one investment bank across FX and Cash Equities. What You’ll Do: Develop and optimise ultra … low latency, high-throughput trading systems. Collaborate with traders, quants, and technology teams to enhance execution performance. Build solutions for trade monitoring, reconciliation, and recovery. Implement automated testing and CI/CD best practices. What We’re Looking For: 10+ years' experience in low-latency Java … to a maximum of 2 days in the office per week, but flexible. If you're an experienced Java Developer who has worked on low-latency trading systems, ideally within the equities or FX space, interested in a new role outside IR35 apply now, and I'll be More ❯

Low Latency C++ Developer - Algorithmic Trading 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 will be a key member of their Ultra Low Latency team, developing their cutting-edge low latency trading systems. You will handle design, development, validation, deployment, and production support of the firm’s trading … system constellation of market data handlers, trading gateways, trading platforms, and other systems surrounding it. Your present skill set: Excellent knowledge and experience in low latency Linux development using C++, STL and Boost Experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems Familiar with distributed network architecture Experience with More ❯

With a growing FX trading franchise, a Global Investment Banking Firm seeks an experienced Front-Office Low-Latency Java Technical Lead. Key elements of the role include developing low-latency pricing, RFQ, and risk management applications, and directly interacting with the Quants and Trading Teams. Key … experience and skills required include knowledge of Market Making trading, Algo Containers, Pricing algorithms, Low Latency Pricing applications, TC/IP, UDP, Zero Garbage Collection, Multi-Threading and concurrent Java Software. The role offers a good mix of business exposure and technical challenges. It also provides excellent work … life Balance and Flexibility. Permanent Hybrid Working 2 Days a month in the office - City Location Desired Skills and Experience Ultra Low Latency Java EFX FX McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. More ❯

Ingenii Search are seeking a highly skilled C++ Developer with expertise in low-latency electronic trading systems to join a Equities Algorithmic Trading team on a contract. This role involves designing, developing, and optimising cutting-edge trading algorithms for high-frequency and low-latency execution. The … microstructure, a strong background in multi-threaded programming, and experience with performance optimisation at the hardware and software level. Duties: Design, develop, and optimize low-latency, high-throughput trading algorithms for equities. Implement and fine-tune high-performance C++ code for electronic trading strategies. Work closely with quants … traders, and infrastructure teams to improve execution quality and trading performance. Utilise profiling tools and performance tuning techniques to ensure ultra-low-latency execution. Monitor and troubleshoot live trading strategies in production. Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. More ❯

is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a leading High-Frequency Trading (HFT) client. This is a high-impact role focused on Ultra-Low Latency (ULL) network engineering, working onsite at the client’s prestigious offices. 💡 About the Role You’ll work closely with traders, developers, and … optimisations . Network Automation training will also be provided—perfect for an engineer looking to move into next-gen network skills! 🎯 Key Responsibilities Deliver low-latency, high-performance network solutions for Market Data and HFT applications. Drive new Venue Onboarding projects across global markets. Engineer and optimize multicast … IOS-XR is highly advantageous. Solid background in Market Data , ULL Networking , and/or Multicast environments. Previous experience in a financial services or low-latency environment would be ideal. Eagerness to learn automation and modern DevNet practices. 🌟 What’s on Offer Base Salary : £80,000 per annum More ❯

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer – Low Latency Systems Location: London - 2 days onsite - six-month contract - Outside IR35 - Up to £500 day rate About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Java Engineer with a passion for low-level, high-performance systems. If you enjoy squeezing … performance Developing and maintaining custom binary protocols, ideally with experience in SBE (Simple Binary Encoding) Integrating and fine-tuning Aeron messaging in high-frequency, low-latency environments Conducting performance benchmarking using JMH and other micro-benchmarking tools Tuning JVMs for real-time applications, including GC tuning (ZGC, Shenandoah … and lock-free/wait-free structures Collaborating closely with architecture teams to ensure garbage-free, latency-critical design What We’re Looking For Core Low-Latency Engineering Experience Strong command of Java NIO, selectors, channels, and event loops Deep understanding of ByteBuffer usage, memory alignment, and More ❯

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer – Low Latency Systems Location: London - 2 days onsite - six-month contract - Outside IR35 - Up to £500 day rate About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Java Engineer with a passion for low-level, high-performance systems. If you enjoy squeezing … performance Developing and maintaining custom binary protocols, ideally with experience in SBE (Simple Binary Encoding) Integrating and fine-tuning Aeron messaging in high-frequency, low-latency environments Conducting performance benchmarking using JMH and other micro-benchmarking tools Tuning JVMs for real-time applications, including GC tuning (ZGC, Shenandoah … and lock-free/wait-free structures Collaborating closely with architecture teams to ensure garbage-free, latency-critical design What We’re Looking For Core Low-Latency Engineering Experience Strong command of Java NIO, selectors, channels, and event loops Deep understanding of ByteBuffer usage, memory alignment, and More ❯

Senior Low Latency Developer, C++ - Crypto Quantitative Hedge Fund London, UK Our client are a global quantitative investment management firm that leverages advanced data analysis, research, and technology to develop and implement diverse investment strategies. Their team consists of experts from various fields, including engineering, computer science, and … on automation and systematic approaches to manage risk and deliver consistent returns across different markets and asset classes. They are looking for a senior low level C++ developer with expertise in low latency development, ideally in cryptocurrency markets or HFT. Responsibilities Pivotal role in enhancing market access … systems to meet the demands of low-latency and high-frequency trading in cryptocurrency markets. Work closely with traders and researchers to understand the unique requirements of cryptocurrency trading and provide timely feedback and innovative solutions. Collaborate with Linux administrators and network engineers to ensure optimal system setup More ❯

autonomy to create an entire trading platform from the ground up, leveraging the firm’s core infrastructure while optimizing system performance for high-frequency, 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 communication and shared success. Exciting, Startup Vibe – Without the Risk : This is a … success in the global trading space. With multiple established offices around the world, the firm is known for its cutting-edge technology and a low attrition rate . No Tech Tests – Just Real Conversations : The process is designed to be a two-way street, with no leetcodes or timed More ❯

Low Latency Engineer | Fully Remote | Crypto Trading Systems We’re working with one of the leading names in Crypto, and they’re looking for a Low Latency Engineer to join their team and build out a high-performance trading system - all while working fully remotely. Role … Overview: As a key engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing ultra-low latency, high-throughput Java applications powering next-generation crypto trading. You’ll work closely with a world-class team in a fast-paced and innovative environment. What You'll Need: ✅ 8+ years of professional experience … developing high-performance Java applications ✅ Proven background in designing and building low latency trading systems ✅ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM-related field ✅ Experience working in financial services (hedge funds, trading firms, investment banks, or exchanges) Why Join? 🌍 Fully Remote - Work from anywhere 🌟 Work at More ❯

firm is seeking a skilled PM to develop strategies for their Cash Equities desk. This role entails conducting microsecond-level market analysis, developing ultra-low latency trading signals, and implementing high-performance systematic strategies into production. The focus will be on generating consistent PnL while maintaining exceptional Sharpe … ll work closely with researchers and engineers to optimize strategy performance and execution speed, with great opportunities for progression. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain ultra-low-latency trading systems for maximum efficiency in strategy execution Enhance alpha generation through innovative ultra-low latency signal development and strategy … equities Wealth of experience in coding skills such as C++, Python and Java Hands-on experience with High Frequency Trading (HFT) and designing ultra-low-latency systems Proficiency in statistical modelling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques Strong communication abilities in explaining your methodologies This is an More ❯

Platform Engineering Lead - Low Latency A global successful hedge fund mid and high frequency hiring a platform engineer lead this person will be responsible for the global Ultra-Low Latency Platform engineering. This person will lead the design, deployment, and architecture of the high-performance platform … application architecture Develop an in-depth understanding of existing application architecture and work on migration. Identify and implement solutions to optimize performance and maintain low latency Meet target dates in support of a fast-paced release cycle Bring to bear new technologies and approaches with continuous improvement in … In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure, Public cloud, DevOps, and Ent. architecture. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detailed understanding of high capacity/low latency infrastructure Understanding of build and deployment management and DevOps concepts Please apply now for a confidential conversation. More ❯

Manager to lead one of their 6 DevOps teams. You'll be the DevOps Manager , steering the team to build, refine, and sustain a low-latency, high-performance infrastructure, ensuring data is delivered flawlessly. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, development teams, and leadership to implement industry-leading … team responsible for maintaining the real-time Data Infrastructure, ensuring exceptional scalability, performance, and availability. Direct the efficient ingestion and processing of high-volume, low-latency market data feeds, guaranteeing the seamless handling of real-time financial data. Drive automation and enhance operational efficiency by collaborating with development … CI/CD pipelines. Ensure peak performance across the entire technology stack—applications, containers, operating systems, and networking—with a focus on real-time, low-latency environments, and swiftly resolve any arising issues. Mentor, develop, and manage the DevOps team, fostering technical excellence, best practice adoption, and career More ❯

A cutting-edge startup in Cambridge is seeking a visionary Head of FPGA to lead the design and development of ultra-low latency trading infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to drive hardware strategy and oversee a talented engineering team at the forefront of technological innovation. Your work … hardware engineering roadmap, with a sharp focus on ASIC design and high-performance FPGA solutions. Drive Design Excellence: Architect and oversee the development of low-latency, high-speed hardware systems that power next-generation trading platforms. Foster Collaboration: Work closely with software teams, system architects, and business stakeholders … be key to driving the team forward. You should have: Extensive FPGA Development Experience - Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog, with a strong understanding of low-latency optimisation. ASIC Design Mastery - A track record of delivering ASIC projects that meet demanding performance metrics. Strategic Vision and Leadership - Ability to More ❯

part of its multi-billion technology trading platform and looking for a candidate with strong technology experience across multiple disciplines, High-Frequency Trading, and Low Latency Environments. Software Engineers with expertise in C++ will be a part of the Core Infrastructure team which is responsible for designing, developing … and maintaining a low latency trading platform that is deployed globally. Skills Required: Have significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with very tight resource/latency constraints Have a background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction … with large amounts of data in real-time Have strong verbal and written communication skills Experience working in the trading industry or another ultra-low latency-sensitive business that involves solving remarkably complex problems Full life-cycle software development utilizing exotic hardware/software architectures for ultra-low More ❯

which allows us to be more agile with how we strategize, grow, and ultimately reward our employees. Our core focus is on high frequency, low latency strategies across Europe and The Americas. We cover Equities, Futures, Crypto, Options, and will be adding Foreign Exchange in 2025. We are … now looking to expand our scope by adding new trading pods. We are therefore looking for competent, Senior C++ Engineers who have experience building low latency software for PMs. Our latency is measured end-to-end, front-to-back, so we are looking for people that have … worked across the stack and have implemented a single-digit microsecond latency from start to finish. Our business is growing, and therefore our policy has always been to welcome ideas to the table. If you are innovative, entrepreneurial, and ambitious, we are confident our environment will suit you. Please More ❯

Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of $13+ billion. DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of low-latency Java applications. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design system architecture. - Optimize application performance and troubleshoot latency issues. … into projects. SKILL REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Proven experience in Java development, with a focus on low-latency systems. - Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization. - Experience with frameworks and libraries such as Spring, Hibernate, and Netty. - Familiarity with More ❯

Ethereum blockchain and beyond. They seek a Software Engineer with a strong background in STEM and a passion for software development. While experience with low latency systems, algorithmic trading, or MEV is advantageous, a strong interest in these areas is essential. Their culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and … ll play a crucial role in developing their core infrastructure, working closely with the founders and having significant autonomy and impact. Responsibilities: Enhance their low-latency trading infrastructure Optimise core engine performance and network infrastructure Develop new features focused on transaction efficiency and advanced trading systems Skills: Proficient … in Rust (or low-latency C++, looking for Rust exposure) Experience with latency-sensitive system development, multi-threaded coding, and scalable distributed systems) Familiarity with concurrency, OOP, database systems, and basic SQL Knowledge of Linux/Unix, AWS, Git, Docker, EVM, and blockchain fundamentals Apply now More ❯

Engineering team in London. You’ll design, build, and optimize the connectivity layer that links our trading systems to global exchanges. The company combines low-latency infrastructure, quantitative research, and machine learning to deliver fast, reliable, and transparent trading solutions Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain low-latency exchange gateways (crypto & traditional). Optimize system performance, network I/O, and message handling. Monitor and profile latency; resolve performance bottlenecks. Build internal tools for diagnostics and real-time monitoring. Collaborate with trading, research, and infrastructure teams. Contribute to team growth through hiring and mentoring. Requirements: BSc … years' experience in performance-critical C++ systems. Strong Linux and systems-level programming skills. In-depth knowledge of TCP/UDP, multicast, and low-latency design. Python or Shell scripting experience a plus. Familiarity with exchange APIs (FIX, WebSocket, REST) preferred. Financial/crypto market experience a bonus. More ❯

Low latency Java Developer - Algo Trading Up to £160,000 p/a Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Java Developer to join their low latency trading team. Our client quant prop trading house with performance figures of 22%. They … of Trading and the Quant Team and assist in design and development of new trading algorithms, mainly in Java Help engineer a new greenfield low latency trading platform Work on connectivity to Financial Exchanges Improve/maintain existing strategies Develop utility applications and excel tools to help with More ❯

a highly skilled Senior EFX Developer to join our technical team specializing in electronic trading solutions. We seek a professional with extensive experience in low-latency application development and solid knowledge of financial markets, particularly in Foreign Exchange (FX) . Technical Requirements: Core Java 17+ Advanced low-latency development techniques (zero GC, copy-free) Performance tuning at JVM level, garbage collection (GC) , and OS-level optimization FIX protocol Experience with low-latency messaging technologies : Aeron, SBE, Protobuf, Agrona, Chronicle Functional understanding of financial markets, especially: FX products : Spot, Forward, NDF Pricing, trading, hedging More ❯

Senior Quantitative Engineer (Low-Latency Java | Crypto) London preferred | Amsterdam & remote (EU) considered Full-time | Competitive compensation A fast-growing, regulated crypto trading venue is looking for a Senior Quantitative Engineer to help build and optimise its next-gen spot and derivatives exchange. This is a high-impact … zero-downtime system that powers both institutional and sophisticated retail access to crypto markets. What You'll Do: Design, build and optimise ultra-low-latency exchange components (matching engine, risk, margin, liquidations) Launch new derivative products across crypto and traditional markets Work closely with clients, risk, and product … teams to ensure performance and reliability Tune and enhance systems for nanosecond/microsecond-level latency What We’re Looking For: Proven expertise in low-latency Java Background in quant development, algorithmic trading , or market-making systems Strong academic or professional background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science More ❯

performant team in London, whilst having the opportunity to gain more exposure to the research-side of the industry and progress your role. Extensive low-latency C++ experience is crucial. Strong mathematical thinking and deep systems knowledge is also key, but an industry background is not necessarily required. … Requirements: 4-10+ years of low-latency C++ experience Deep experience working with distributed systems Strong mathematical thinking or a background in mathematics Analytical mindset and eager to solve complex, open-ended problems Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced trading More ❯

Contract C++ Engineer – Market Data Systems (Low Latency Focus) Location: Central London (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension), no sponsorship offered We're on the hunt for an experienced C++ engineer to join a small, sharp team building ultra-fast systems that process live data … tackling complex engineering challenges, this is your kind of project! The Mission You’ll be part of a team responsible for creating and refining low-latency market data pipelines—systems that are absolutely central to high-speed trading strategies. This involves deep systems-level work in Linux environments … demands. Working closely with researchers and engineers to ensure clean, usable data across the business. What We're Looking For Proven experience solving (ultra) low-latency challenging problems in C++(version 17 or above). Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar More ❯