C++ Developers, With High-Frequency Trading Experience | London, UK

Location: London, UK

Domain Focus: High-Frequency Trading (HFT), Ultra-Low Latency Trading Systems

Experience: 4+ years in C++ development in a low-latency/HFT environment.

International Talent: Yes, international applicants are encouraged.

Can your C++ expertise engineer the next wave of ultra-low latency performance across global markets?

Were exploring opportunities for talented professionals to join the dynamic HFT community in London. The stakes are immense: designing globally-connected, nanosecond-critical systems that drive institutional alpha in this premier financial hub.

The Profile Your Expertise

Were recruiting for high-calibre developers to architect and optimise performance-critical C++ systems for high-frequency trading in a global financial centre.

Career Path, Projects And Performance:

• Consistent track record of reducing system latency on performance-critical components in a high-frequency trading environment.
• Successful design and deployment of multi-threaded, distributed trading infrastructure with an emphasis on system reliability and resilience.
• Quantifiable achievements in optimising kernel-level performance and efficient resource management for low-latency execution.
• Proven history of collaborating with global research and trading teams to enable and accelerate new alpha-generating strategies.

Professional And Technical Prowess:

• Expertise in modern C++ (17/20), with deep knowledge of low-level memory and CPU optimisation techniques.
• Profound understanding of Linux operating system internals, network programming (TCP/IP, UDP), and kernel bypass technologies.
• Hands-on experience with advanced debugging and profiling tools such as gdb, Valgrind, and perf for identifying bottlenecks.
• Familiarity with financial market protocols (e.g., FIX) and robust experience with a high-performance scripting language like Python.

Qualifications, Licenses And Academic Achievements:

• An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field is highly valued.
• An individual with top-tier academic achievements and a record of published research in concurrent computing, HFT, or system performance.
• A history of continuous professional development, staying current with the latest C++ standards and hardware architecture .

Who You Are And What We Need

• The ability to articulate complex system designs and collaborate seamlessly with multi-disciplinary, globally distributed teams.
• A structured, institutional mindset that prioritises system integrity and operates with the highest standards of professional conduct and excellence.
• Highly motivated by meritocracy and a strong ownership mentality, relentlessly driving solutions in a high-stakes, competitive environment.
• A sharp analytical perspective with the technical agility to pivot quickly to new trading paradigms and technology stacks.

If you're ready to lead with conviction and build something enduring, we want to hear from you.

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