1 to 25 of 26 Ultra-Low Latency Jobs in the UK excluding London

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 … ultra-low-latency trading systems for maximum efficiency in strategy execution Enhance alpha generation through innovative ultra-low latency signal development and strategy implementation Communicating with Risk & Trading management teams about strategies and reasons for taking certain risks … 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 More ❯

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 … 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 … 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 ❯

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 … -sensitive business that involves solving remarkably complex problems Full life-cycle software development utilizing exotic hardware/software architectures for ultra-low latency trading systems This position offers a generous basic and bonus with huge career progression working for a world-leading More ❯

and have the chance to grow and lead a team in the future. What You'll Do: You’ll develop ultra-low-latency trading systems in Java, leveraging modern cloud technologies on AWS. From crafting high-performance code to shaping the design of a 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 (Java 11+) development. Expertise in JVM tuning, asynchronous programming, and high-performance messaging. Strong understanding of exchange connectivity, market data feeds More ❯

-fast network backbone behind next-generation AI. As a Senior Network Engineer , you’ll architect, deploy, and operate the ultra-low-latency network fabric that powers our GPU clusters. You'll work closely with our Systems, DevOps, and AI Platform teams to design 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 … 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 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 … 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 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 … 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 ❯

of C++, OS internals, CPU architecture, and networking hardware and protocols. Contribute to a distributed system that is on the Pareto frontier of latency and throughput. Ideal Candidate Experience: 3–8 years of front-office development experience … in a top-tier trading firm or bank Skills: Expert in C++ with hands-on experience building trading systems, ideally in an ultra-low latency environment. Experience in options, credit, FX, crypto or other financial domains is valuable Attributes: Highly skilled programmers who love More ❯

My client is a globally recognised quantitative proprietary trading firm with a dominant presence across major markets. They combine rigorous quantitative research, ultra-low latency technology, and robust risk management to deploy mid and high-frequency strategies across asset classes, including equities, fixed income … analyse market microstructure across global exchanges to improve execution and reduce slippage. Experience in backtesting strategies before live deployment. Work closely with low-latency engineers to enhance execution speed and infrastructure efficiency. Who They’re Looking For Proven track record of alpha generation : Sharpe Ratio ≥ 2.0 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 … 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 … 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 ❯

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 … 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 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, or More ❯

side institution is looking for a high-calibre C++ Engineer to join their elite systems team. You’ll help engineer ultra-low-latency platforms that power trading at the microsecond level—where every line of code counts. This is a rare opportunity to work … engineering, solving complex problems in a live production environment. 🔧 What You’ll Be Working On 🛠 Build and refine ultra-fast, low-latency trading infrastructure 🧬 Optimize systems at the CPU, cache, and memory layers 📈 Engineer efficient data structures and high-performance algorithms 🧩 Identify and eliminate 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 … 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, contributing to … 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, from top More ❯

within crypto/blockchain start-ups, investment banks, hedge funds, market makers, or proprietary trading firms. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise low-latency, high-throughput backend trading systems. Develop and maintain trading infrastructure such as market data feed handlers, algorithmic execution engines, backtesting frameworks, and … with crypto markets , particularly derivatives such as perpetual swaps, futures, and other digital assets. High-performance system design , focused on ultra-low-latency execution and high-throughput architectures. Excellent problem-solving ability , capable of designing scalable, high-quality technical solutions. Advocate for automated testing 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 … 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 … 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 ❯

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 … 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 … 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 ❯

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 … 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 … 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 ❯

serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company's proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry's first 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 to support the … 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 More ❯

trading firm hiring a mid-level C++ developer to join their Electronic Market Making desk in London. This team builds ultra-low-latency systems to provide continuous buy and sell quotes across global exchanges-capturing opportunities in milliseconds and driving tight spreads in highly … liquid markets. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop latency-critical systems using modern C++ (C++20/C++23) Build real-time infrastructure that supports quoting, pricing, and order execution Work closely with traders and quants to turn strategy into robust, production-ready code Optimise code paths for throughput and speed More ❯

to join one its Trading Teams. You’ll work across infrastructure, development, and real-time operations to support and maintain ultra-low-latency systems with zero downtime tolerance. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain Python-based tools for deployment, monitoring, and system health management. … Strong Python skills with a bias toward clean, reliable scripting and automation. Deep experience with Linux, containers, and DevOps toolchains. Familiarity with low-latency environments and performance debugging. Comfort in high-stakes, always-on production environments. Clear, concise communication and a problem-solving mindset. Exposure to More ❯

basic Organisation: HFT firm Location: Central London A globally recognised independent trading business that have a strong focus around low latency algorithmic trading are currently looking for a Systems Engineer to join their London-based infrastructure team. The role will help towards enhancing and maintaining their … considered for the role the following is important: Solid experience with RHEL derivatives, Bios/Kernel Tuning and Optimizations for Ultra Low Latency Trading Strong experience networking in a Linux environment with a solid background in networking Strong scripting experience surrounding Perl, Bash, Python … to build and enhance the company’s trading platform, as well as getting heavily involved in testing new hardware technology and ensuring low-latency, scalable and reliable solutions to the company’s hardware infrastructure. If this is an opportunity that you wish to be considered for More ❯

Uncapped Earnings) About Our DC Client: Our DC client is a leading provider of decentralized edge data center solutions, delivering high-performance, ultra-low latency connectivity and advanced infrastructure services to a global customer base. Their cutting-edge facilities empower businesses across industries—from … well as drive direct enterprise sales in a 360° sales environment. Strong understanding of edge data center technologies, including the benefits of low latency, scalable infrastructure, and high-availability solutions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the capability to influence at all levels of More ❯