My client is a globally recognised quantitative proprietary trading firm with a dominant presence across major markets. They combine rigorous quantitative research, ultra-lowlatency 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 ❯
As a LowLatency Network Architect, you will be a key driver in delivering high-performance solutions across the company's global datacenters and colocation estate. You'll oversee all aspects related to colocation sites, including site access, equipment procurement, logistics, capacity management (power, space, servers … such as market data delivery and direct market access systems. In this pivotal role, you will design, engineer, and deploy cutting-edge ultra-lowlatency network infrastructure. You will lead the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of network hardware, security hardware, software, and connectivity. … networks to deliver optimal performance for trading systems. This includes overseeing connectivity with exchanges, brokers, and managed service providers, ensuring seamless and low-latency delivery for intraday trading. What You'll Bring to the Table: Expertise in Networking : Deep understanding of Layer 1 and 2 network More ❯
LowLatency 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 UltraLowLatency team, developing their cutting-edge lowlatency 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 lowlatency Linux development using C++, STL and Boost Experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems Familiar with distributed network architecture Experience with More ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Thurn Partners
LowLatency 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 UltraLowLatency team, developing their cutting-edge lowlatency 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 lowlatency Linux development using C++, STL and Boost Experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems Familiar with distributed network architecture Experience with More ❯
You’ll Be Doing: Building and configuring cutting-edge data centre network technologies. Delivering global WAN and cloud connectivity solutions. Working on ultra-lowlatency network environments, including Layer 1 switching. Setting up and maintaining precise timing systems (GPS, PTP, NTP, PPS). Installing … and WAN technologies. Experience working hands-on with Cisco IOS-XR, Cisco NXOS, and/or Arista EOS devices. Strong background in low-latency networking, ideally supporting critical environments. Proven ability to deliver new WAN circuits and manage seamless migrations. Familiarity with automated deployment and network 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 ❯
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 ❯
Greater London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
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 ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
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 ❯
Greater London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Stanford Black Limited
Contract C++ Engineer – Market Data Systems (LowLatency 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 ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Stanford Black Limited
Contract C++ Engineer – Market Data Systems (LowLatency 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 ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Switch Tech Talent
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 ❯
Firebolt is the Cloud Data Warehouse designed to handle the speed, scale, and flexibility of AI applications. By delivering ultra-lowlatency, high concurrency, multi-dimensional elasticity, and flexibility, Firebolt empowers organizations to build data-intensive AI applications that perform at scale. With over More ❯
Firebolt is the Cloud Data Warehouse designed to handle the speed, scale, and flexibility of AI applications. By delivering ultra-lowlatency, high concurrency, multi-dimensional elasticity, and flexibility, Firebolt empowers organizations to build data-intensive AI applications that perform at scale. With over More ❯
Platform Engineering Lead - LowLatency … A global successful hedge fund mid and high frequency hiring a platform engineer lead this person will be responsible for the global Ultra-LowLatency 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 lowlatency Meet target dates in support of a fast-paced release cycle Bring to bear new technologies and approaches with continuous improvement in More ❯
Platform Engineering Lead - LowLatency … A global successful hedge fund mid and high frequency hiring a platform engineer lead this person will be responsible for the global Ultra-LowLatency 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 lowlatency 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 ❯
london (city of london), south east england, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
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 ❯
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 lowlatency 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 UltraLowLatency 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 ❯
basic Organisation: HFT firm Location: Central London A globally recognised independent trading business that have a strong focus around lowlatency 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 UltraLowLatency 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-lowlatency 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 lowlatency, scalable infrastructure, and high-availability solutions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the capability to influence at all levels of More ❯
Uncapped Earnings) About Our DC Client: Our DC client is a leading provider of decentralized edge data center solutions, delivering high-performance, ultra-lowlatency 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 lowlatency, scalable infrastructure, and high-availability solutions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the capability to influence at all levels of More ❯