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Graduate Trade Desk Engineer August 2026 Start Quant Capital is recruiting a Graduate Trading Technology Engineer for a leading proprietary trading firm based in London. The firm combines advanced technology, applied mathematics, and rigorous research to trade global financial markets. Technology is a core competitive … traders, researchers, and engineers work closely to solve complex problems in real time. This role blends technical development, analytical problem-solving, and live trading support. You will help ensure trading systems operate smoothly while contributing tools, automation, and process improvements that support quantitative strategies. Working with ...

Graduate Trade Desk Engineer August 2026 Start Quant Capital is recruiting a Graduate Trading Technology Engineer for a leading proprietary trading firm based in London. The firm combines advanced technology, applied mathematics, and rigorous research to trade global financial markets. Technology is a core competitive … traders, researchers, and engineers work closely to solve complex problems in real time. This role blends technical development, analytical problem-solving, and live trading support. You will help ensure trading systems operate smoothly while contributing tools, automation, and process improvements that support quantitative strategies. Working with ...

Java Developer – Front Office Commodities Trading (London … Rare opportunity to join a highly profitable commodities trading desk I'm working directly with a Managing Director at a US-headquartered proprietary trading firm that has built one of the strongest platforms in global energy markets. They're looking to hire a strong Java ...

Java Developer – Front Office Commodities Trading (London … Rare opportunity to join a highly profitable commodities trading desk I’m working directly with a Managing Director at a US-headquartered proprietary trading firm that has built one of the strongest platforms in global energy markets. They’re looking to hire a strong Java ...

Trading Desk Operations Engineer - Summer 2026 start Our client is a top tier global proprietary trading firm that blends advanced technology, quantitative rigour and deep market expertise. It is a place where sharp thinkers thrive. You will work alongside highly capable, intellectually driven people … This environment suits graduates who have excelled academically and want to apply their intelligence in a fast, practical and technical setting. As a Trading Desk Operations Engineer you sit directly within the trading and research group. You support live trading, improve operational workflows ...

operate in real time and on the edge. Our technology is already proven in live markets, and we are focussing on high-frequency trading as the engine for long-term revenue generation. Our vision expands beyond finance to power intelligent systems that learn faster, decide better … idea generation → research → modelling → backtesting/simulation → implementation → live execution. Deep understanding of market microstructure, liquidity, and order-book dynamics. Experience in an HFT, proprietary trading, or systematic trading environment. Technical Skills Strong Python skills for research, modelling, data engineering, and production workflows. Applied ...

operate in real time and on the edge. Our technology is already proven in live markets, and we are focussing on high-frequency trading as the engine for long-term revenue generation. Our vision expands beyond finance to power intelligent systems that learn faster, decide better … idea generation → research → modelling → backtesting/simulation → implementation → live execution. Deep understanding of market microstructure, liquidity, and order-book dynamics. Experience in an HFT, proprietary trading, or systematic trading environment. Technical Skills Strong Python skills for research, modelling, data engineering, and production workflows. Applied ...

elite global hedge fund are now seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work on it's trading infrastructure. To apply, you will ideally be CCIE qualified with a strong background in low latency and multicast networks. Our client is a leading global market … maker with an emphasis on technology to match. They seek an experienced profile who would look to build ultra-fast and reliable connectivity to proprietary trading technology, invariably around a bleeding edge Cisco environment. What you'll be doing: Design, deploy and troubleshoot global network infrastructure Design ...

elite global hedge fund are now seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work on it’s trading infrastructure. To apply, you will ideally be CCIE qualified with a strong background in low latency and multicast networks. Our client is a leading global market … maker with an emphasis on technology to match. They seek an experienced profile who would look to build ultra-fast and reliable connectivity to proprietary trading technology, invariably around a bleeding edge Cisco environment. What you'll be doing: Design, deploy and troubleshoot global network infrastructure Design ...

Senior Software Engineer - Up to £350,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to £350,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading … rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch. Role : Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems C++ or Rust code Work closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders Build mission-critical research systems from scratch This ...

Junior Quantitative Researcher Title : Junior Quantitative Researcher Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Compensation : Up to £300,000 Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with … ultimately move into production brand new models, often from scratch. Role : You will build upon existing models as well as design new trading algorithms to increase profitability Work closely with a close-knit team of Traders, Engineers and Computer Scientists This is an early-stage hire ...

Senior C# Engineer City of London (On-site) Permanent | £90,000 – £120,000 We’re partnered with an innovative proprietary trading firm in the City of London that is hiring a Senior C# Software Engineer . You’ll work on greenfield projects, cutting-edge technology, and play … part in shaping systems that directly influence trading performance. Key Benefits Competitive salary with a strong benefits package Work on greenfield projects where your ideas genuinely shape the outcome Exposure to the latest .NET technologies in a high-performance trading environment Clear opportunities for career growth ...

petabytes of RAM. This cutting-edge infrastructure supports state-of-the-art Deep Learning models that process trillions of data points, driving trading algorithms that handle $300 billion across 80+ exchanges daily. They are one of the youngest, yet most innovative and successful algo trading firms … join their most critical engineering group across the whole firm. This elite team of engineers is responsible for developing all of their on-exchange proprietary trading technology—the single biggest driver of the firm’s revenue. As part of this team, you’ll be among the highest ...

global talent search firm specializing in Quantitative Research, Quantitative Trading, and Technology. We work with many top-tier investment banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading houses, asset managers, financial technology firms, as well as a variety of boutique financial companies across Europe, North America … supplier to many of the world's largest and most elite financial organizations. We build exceptional teams for top-tier financial and trading firms across the US, EMEA, and APAC. We are seeking an ambitious Graduate Financial Recruitment Consultant with a passion for trading ...

rapidly growing recruitment firm specialising in IT, trading technology, quant analytics, and fintech. They partner with investment banks, hedge funds, fintechs, and proprietary trading firms, giving you exposure to some of the most exciting organisations in the market. Based in the heart of London, youll ...

They are aiming to launch next year and are currently hiring in Miami, London and Milan. Description -- Role: expected to contribute to production grade proprietary trading systems, deploy state of the art AI/ML, develop novel AI/ML models, experiment with and develop novel trading ...

client, an elite systematic trading firm, is looking for an Application Support Engineer to join a high-impact, London-based team at the cutting edge of global markets. This is a career-defining opportunity to join an engineering-driven firm where technology is core to every decision. … will provide mission-critical support for low-latency trading systems, automate infrastructure and application processes, and collaborate directly with trading, development, and infrastructure teams. You will operate in a high-performance environment that values precision, initiative, and continuous innovation. Key Responsibilities Ensure maximum uptime of latency ...

client, an elite systematic trading firm, is looking for an Application Support Engineer to join a high-impact, London-based team at the cutting edge of global markets. This is a career-defining opportunity to join an engineering-driven firm where technology is core to every decision. … will provide mission-critical support for low-latency trading systems, automate infrastructure and application processes, and collaborate directly with trading, development, and infrastructure teams. You will operate in a high-performance environment that values precision, initiative, and continuous innovation. Key Responsibilities Ensure maximum uptime of latency ...

market-neutral strategies in decentralized markets. The Role: Own the complete strategy lifecycle in on-chain trading—research, development, and execution. Access proprietary infrastructure, tools, and capital to drive results in this rapidly growing space. You'll Do: Design latency-sensitive, market-neutral trading strategies … DEXs Analyze blockchain data to identify profitable opportunities Develop risk frameworks for volatile crypto markets You Have: 6+ years running HFT/prop trading strategies end-to-end Market-making or latency-sensitive trading experience Strong programming skills for high-performance trading Quantitative analysis ...

market-neutral strategies in decentralized markets. The Role: Own the complete strategy lifecycle in on-chain trading—research, development, and execution. Access proprietary infrastructure, tools, and capital to drive results in this rapidly growing space. You'll Do: Design latency-sensitive, market-neutral trading strategies … DEXs Analyze blockchain data to identify profitable opportunities Develop risk frameworks for volatile crypto markets You Have: 6+ years running HFT/prop trading strategies end-to-end Market-making or latency-sensitive trading experience Strong programming skills for high-performance trading Quantitative analysis ...

global trading firm looking for a DeFi developer to join a small, highly technical trading team building high-performance systems that operate directly on decentralized markets. The role is hands-on and focused on building production systems in Rust and Python, covering execution, on-chain integrations … performance-critical components where latency and reliability are key. There is strong end-to-end ownership and clear visibility across the full trading stack. They are looking for someone with a solid software engineering background and several years of experience (typically around 3–7). Experience with trading ...

global trading firm looking for a DeFi developer to join a small, highly technical trading team building high-performance systems that operate directly on decentralized markets. The role is hands-on and focused on building production systems in Rust and Python, covering execution, on-chain integrations … performance-critical components where latency and reliability are key. There is strong end-to-end ownership and clear visibility across the full trading stack. They are looking for someone with a solid software engineering background and several years of experience (typically around 3–7). Experience with trading ...

Quantitative Developer - London/Remote 40+ leading quant firms seeking top-tier developers. Multiple immediate openings. What you'll do: Build low-latency trading systems and infrastructure Develop quantitative libraries and research platforms Optimize execution algorithms and risk systems Requirements: 2+ years quant dev or HFT experience Expert … systems knowledge Our network: Pay: $180K-$2M+ based on experience Locations: London, Remote Focus: Ultra-low latency, systematic platforms, research infrastructure From prop trading tech to systematic fund platforms. Ready to build the future of trading? Apply now for confidential discussions. ...

Quantitative Developer - London/Remote 40+ leading quant firms seeking top-tier developers. Multiple immediate openings. What you'll do: Build low-latency trading systems and infrastructure Develop quantitative libraries and research platforms Optimize execution algorithms and risk systems Requirements: 2+ years quant dev or HFT experience Expert … systems knowledge Our network: Pay: $180K-$2M+ based on experience Locations: London, Remote Focus: Ultra-low latency, systematic platforms, research infrastructure From prop trading tech to systematic fund platforms. Ready to build the future of trading? Apply now for confidential discussions. ...

Senior Data Engineer | Remote (UK or Europe) A leading prop trading firm is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of their trading and market data infrastructure. Operating globally with connectivity to dozens of exchanges, the firm executes millions of trades daily with data playing … systems, power internal analytics tooling, and ensure data quality, reliability, and observability across production systems. Ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, trading-led environments where precision and performance are non-negotiable. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain low-latency distributed data pipelines Develop and run real-time ...