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Senior Software Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Ripple
opportunities, join us, and build real world value. THE WORK: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer passionate about solving ambitious problems and working directly with Ripple Trading and Markets in the cross-border payments space. We are passionate about the growth of our engineers and place a premium on career development. You will have a high … degree of accountability and responsibility from Day 1. You will be an integral part of the Ripple Trading and Markets Team, building scalable, resilient and performant trading systems in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment. You will have real impact and have the opportunity to drive the architectural roadmap, whilst looking to optimise away manual … inefficiencies. The team has helped develop a number of modular building blocks Low-latency Algorithms for Automated Trading and Systematic Market Making Real-time streaming pipelines and signals Pricing libraries and tooling Venue connectivity for automated fund movement and management. By the end of 2025 where we want to be Further evolution of the Algo suite, refining the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Software Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Archa
opportunities, join us, and build real world value. THE WORK: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer passionate about solving ambitious problems and working directly with Ripple Trading and Markets in the cross-border payments space. We are passionate about the growth of our engineers and place a premium on career development. You will have a high … degree of accountability and responsibility from Day 1. You will be an integral part of the Ripple Trading and Markets Team, building scalable, resilient and performant trading systems in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment. You will have real impact and have the opportunity to drive the architectural roadmap, whilst looking to optimise away manual … inefficiencies. Example projects: The team has helped develop a number of modular building blocks Low-latency Algorithms for Automated Trading and Systematic Market Making Real-time streaming pipelines and signals Pricing libraries and tooling Venue connectivity for automated fund movement and management. By the end of 2025 where we want to be Further evolution of the Algo suite More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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FX Options E-Trading Quant Developer

London, United Kingdom
UBS Financial Services
FX Options E-Trading Quant Developer Location: London, United Kingdom Department: Quantitative Analysis, Trading Division: Investment Bank Job Reference Number: 304893BR Job Type: Full Time Your Role Are you passionate about delivering and building robust, scalable core Java server systems? Motivated to deliver real business value? If … yes, we are looking for you to: Sit within the Global Markets principal e-trading business (covering FX, PM, Rates, Credit, and Equities) and develop next-generation algorithmic trading solutions. Operate within a high-performing, fast-paced quant development team, aligned with business goals. Add meaningful functionality that helps grow the business and impacts revenues. … role involves hands-on implementation of technical solutions for market-making FX options electronically. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with various projects and gain exposure to algo trading and related technologies (complex event processing, KDB, etc.). The full SDLC (analysis, implementation, support) is involved in different projects. There is close interaction with London-based trading More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Java Developer (Belfast) - VP

Belfast, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Citigroup Inc
is evolving rapidly, offering many opportunities to exercise and improve technical skills in the area of low latency. The role also offers the opportunity to learn the Equity Trading business. Specific to role: Design and development of the Global Market Data platform (C++, Linux). Design and development of system functionality. Coordination of Exchange mandatory changes as they … pertain to the Global Market Data platform. Application functionality improvements driven primarily by the Electronic Trading Desk. Support for existing Market Data applications and clients. Key Relationships: Global Market Data Team Electronic Trading Business Equities Business Management Other Equities Technology development teams Technology Infrastructure Teams. Feed Handler Vendors i.e. VELA, Exegy etc. Exchanges/Alternative Trading … Nice to have skills and experience: Desired Skills Low Latency Market Data Skills - VELA or any other low-latency platform. Working knowledge of containerization platforms e.g. OpenShift. Experience of algorithmic trading and electronic trading business or technology would be beneficial, but not essential. Experience of working in the finance industry would be beneficial but not More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Java Developer - Algo/FX/eTrading

London, United Kingdom
Sanderson Recruitment
Office Algo eTrading Development Team of a leading investment bank. This is an exciting opportunity to design, develop, and deliver high-performance technical solutions for a cutting-edge trading platform. Responsibilities Be a hands-on Senior Developer, influencing project direction from the outset. Develop new connectivity and RFQ protocols, including portfolios, for the expansion of eTrading. Enhance the … of Algo containers. Key Skills Core Java: High-performance Java coding with expertise in zero-GC/non-allocating development. Multithreading: Advanced knowledge of concurrent programming. Low Latency Trading: Proven experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems. Networking & Messaging: FIX protocol, multicast technologies, and 29West or similar high-performance messaging tools. Linux: Strong familiarity with Linux environments. Domain … Front Office Trading, or Risk systems. Nice to Have Market Data, Order Connectivity, and Order Management and Experience with FIX protocol and ION API. Knowledge of Algo trading frameworks and systems. Expertise in designing and coding trading components such as pricing, quoting, hedging, and order management systems. Familiarity with container-based solutions and smart More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Vice President Trading Algorithm Strategist

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Page Group
excellence and cutting-edge technology in its operations. Description Collaborate directly with business stakeholders and developers to analyze and resolve trading system challenges. Architect, implement, and tune algorithmic trading strategies to deliver optimal execution outcomes. Work closely with cross-functional teams-quantitative analysts, engineers, and platform owners-to understand evolving business and technical requirements. Conduct … data-driven research and performance analysis to identify areas for algorithmic enhancement. Design strategic trading components prioritizing scalability, resiliency, and ultra-low latency. Ensure the robustness and security of trading algorithms through rigorous testing and validation practices. Act as a technical mentor, offering guidance on distributed architecture, design patterns, and best coding practices. Drive continuous … innovation by proposing and delivering enhancements to the algorithmic trading framework. Profile Proven track record as a Trading Algorithm Strategist or similar role in financial services. Advanced programming skills, especially in C++. Deep knowledge of market microstructure, algorithmic trading concepts, and execution strategies. Strong understanding of distributed systems and performance-sensitive applications. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £115,000 - £130,000 per annum
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Global Banking & Markets - Quantitative Developer - VP - London

London, United Kingdom
WeAreTechWomen
invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges power our business decisions. We are a team of strategists who work to transform the Equity business through quantitative trading, automating the key decisions taken every day. Our team … has a wide remit across product types such as stock, options, ETFs and futures, with strategies including market making, automatic quoting, central risk books, systematic trading and algorithmic execution, trading on venues around the world. We deploy statistical analysis techniques and mathematical models to improve business performance while working closely with traders and salespeople on … the trading floor to bring value to our clients and the firm. Role Responsibilities Take a leading role on our Quantitative Trading & Market Making desk, building market making and quoting strategies across equities products from cash to derivatives. Implement automated hedging algorithms, and build platforms to manage risk centrally across asset classes Build and expand data More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Algo Trading Developer - Java

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Recruitment
Algo Trading Developer - Global Financial Technology Leader Up to £130k base salary Permanent Hybrid Working Central London I'm working with a world-leading financial technology organisation to find a highly capable Algo Trading Developer. My client is at the forefront of algorithmic trading and seeking a talented developer to join their Global … to work with some of the brightest minds in quantitative finance on systems that process billions in daily trading volume. What You'll Be Building Low latency algorithmic trading platforms handling real-time market data Smart order routing systems and execution algorithms for global equity markets Quantitative models and analytical trading signals High … to deliver innovative liquidity and data solutions that power the world's financial markets. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior developer looking to make their mark in algorithmic trading. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Algo Trading Developer - Java

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
Algo Trading Developer - Global Financial Technology Leader Up to £130k base salary | Permanent | Hybrid Working | Central London I'm working with a world-leading financial technology organisation to find a highly capable Algo Trading Developer. My client is at the forefront of algorithmic trading and seeking a talented developer to join their Global … to work with some of the brightest minds in quantitative finance on systems that process billions in daily trading volume. What You'll Be Building Low latency algorithmic trading platforms handling real-time market data Smart order routing systems and execution algorithms for global equity markets Quantitative models and analytical trading signals High … to deliver innovative liquidity and data solutions that power the world's financial markets. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior developer looking to make their mark in algorithmic trading. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Vice President Trading Algorithm Strategist

London, United Kingdom
Page Executive
and cutting-edge technology in its operations. Job Description Collaborate directly with business stakeholders and developers to analyze and resolve trading system challenges. Architect, implement, and tune algorithmic trading strategies to deliver optimal execution outcomes. Work closely with cross-functional teams-quantitative analysts, engineers, and platform owners-to understand evolving business and technical requirements. Conduct … data-driven research and performance analysis to identify areas for algorithmic enhancement. Design strategic trading components prioritizing scalability, resiliency, and ultra-low latency. Ensure the robustness and security of trading algorithms through rigorous testing and validation practices. Act as a technical mentor, offering guidance on distributed architecture, design patterns, and best coding practices. Drive continuous … innovation by proposing and delivering enhancements to the algorithmic trading framework. The Successful Applicant Proven track record as a Trading Algorithm Strategist or similar role in financial services. Advanced programming skills, especially in C++. Deep knowledge of market microstructure, algorithmic trading concepts, and execution strategies. Strong understanding of distributed systems and performance More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Global Banking & Markets, Future Strats, Associate - London

London, United Kingdom
WeAreTechWomen
Futures Strats are responsible for all aspects of the futures electronic trading business, providing sophisticated execution-related services to the firm's clients, with a … particular focus on automated execution algorithms. They are responsible for market microstructure research, pre and post trade analytics as well as design, implementation, testing and support of high-performance algorithmic trading systems and strategies for the firm's futures trading businesses. The team interfaces on a regular basis with clients, sales-trading, technology … and other Strats teams. Responsibilities: Design, build and maintain complex, scalable, low latency and high-capacity quantitative models for real time algorithmic trading, order state management, risk management, and other execution functions. Design and implement novel trading algorithms and approaches to provide generalizable solutions to complex, high-dimensional problems, ensuring efficiency and scalability across different More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Global Banking & Markets, Future Strats, Associate - London London United Kingdom Analyst

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Goldman Sachs Bank AG
Futures Strats are responsible for all aspects of the futures electronic trading business, providing sophisticated execution-related services to the firm's clients, with a … particular focus on automated execution algorithms. They are responsible for market microstructure research, pre and post trade analytics as well as design, implementation, testing and support of high-performance algorithmic trading systems and strategies for the firm's futures trading businesses. The team interfaces on a regular basis with clients, sales-trading, technology … and other Strats teams. Responsibilities: Design, build and maintain complex, scalable, low latency and high-capacity quantitative models for real time algorithmic trading, order state management, risk management, and other execution functions. Design and implement novel trading algorithms and approaches to provide generalizable solutions to complex, high-dimensional problems, ensuring efficiency and scalability across different More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior C++ Developer (Belfast) - VP

Belfast, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Citigroup Inc
is evolving rapidly, offering many opportunities to exercise and improve technical skills in the area of low latency. The role also offers the opportunity to learn the Equity Trading business. Specific to role: Design and development of the Global Market Data platform (C++, Linux). Design and development of system functionality. Coordination of Exchange mandatory changes as they … pertain to the Global Market Data platform. Application functionality improvements driven primarily by the Electronic Trading Desk. Support for existing Market Data applications and clients. Key Relationships: Global Market Data Team Electronic Trading Business Equities Business Management Other Equities Technology development teams Technology Infrastructure Teams. Feed Handler Vendors i.e. VELA, Exegy etc. Exchanges/Alternative Trading … Nice to have skills and experience: Desired Skills Low Latency Market Data Skills - VELA or any other low-latency platform. Working knowledge of containerization platforms e.g. OpenShift. Experience of algorithmic trading and electronic trading business or technology would be beneficial, but not essential. Experience of working in the finance industry would be beneficial but not More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Staff Software Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Ripple
opportunities, join us, and build real world value. THE WORK: We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer passionate about solving ambitious problems and working directly with Ripple Trading and Markets in the cross-border payments space. We are passionate about the growth of our engineers and place a premium on career development. You will have a high … degree of accountability and responsibility from Day 1. You will be an integral part of the Ripple Trading and Markets Team, building scalable, resilient and performant trading systems in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment. You will have real impact and have the opportunity to drive the architectural roadmap, whilst looking to optimise away manual … inefficiencies. The team has helped develop a number of modular building blocks Low-latency Algorithms for Automated Trading and Systematic Market Making Real-time streaming pipelines and signals Pricing libraries and tooling Venue connectivity for automated fund movement and management. By the end of 2025 where we want to be Further evolution of the Algo suite, refining the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Application Services Engineer

Central London, London, England, United Kingdom
Reed
contract ITS Application Services (ENET) Engineer with expert knowledge of banking applications This role is pivotal in supporting and managing the infrastructure that underpins the bank's electronic trading systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Knowledge of the Elastic Stack with experience in high-performance environments. Strong understanding of IP networking, data flow within distributed systems, and security best practices. … PowerShell for automation of deployment, monitoring, and alerting pipelines. Expertise with trading infrastructures and protocols (FIX, Market Data, Order Entry), and the demands of high-frequency and algorithmic trading environments. Proficiency in Linux systems, containers, and cloud-native observability stacks. Desirable Skills: Experience with Corvil, Pico tools, or similar for network telemetry ingestion. Exposure to … project management, organizational, and time-management skills. Strong communication skills, capable of interacting professionally with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic, high-performance trading environment. Specific Requirements: Flexible working between the office and home with occasional international travel required. To apply for the ITS Application Services (ENET) Engineer position, please submit your CV More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £690 per day, Inc benefits
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Python Developer

London, UK
Hedge Fund
About Us: We are one of the world’s leading commodities trading houses, leveraging sophisticated technology to trade a broad range of energy, metals, and agricultural commodities globally. Our success is driven by cutting-edge analytics, high-frequency data processing, and a commitment to innovation. We are now looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join our dynamic … next wave of technological advancements. Role Overview: As a Senior Python Engineer, you will be at the heart of our technology platform, building robust systems that enhance our trading strategies, risk management, and data analysis. You will collaborate closely with quants, data scientists, and traders, providing Python-based solutions that directly impact the profitability of the business. This … and an ability to thrive under pressure. Fluency in English is required. Preferred Skills: Experience in commodities markets or broader financial markets. Knowledge of quantitative modeling, risk management, or algorithmic trading. Familiarity with big data technologies like Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, or similar. Why Work With Us? Impactful Work: Directly influence the profitability of the business by building technology that More ❯
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Python Developer

City of London, Greater London, UK
Hedge Fund
About Us: We are one of the world’s leading commodities trading houses, leveraging sophisticated technology to trade a broad range of energy, metals, and agricultural commodities globally. Our success is driven by cutting-edge analytics, high-frequency data processing, and a commitment to innovation. We are now looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join our dynamic … next wave of technological advancements. Role Overview: As a Senior Python Engineer, you will be at the heart of our technology platform, building robust systems that enhance our trading strategies, risk management, and data analysis. You will collaborate closely with quants, data scientists, and traders, providing Python-based solutions that directly impact the profitability of the business. This … and an ability to thrive under pressure. Fluency in English is required. Preferred Skills: Experience in commodities markets or broader financial markets. Knowledge of quantitative modeling, risk management, or algorithmic trading. Familiarity with big data technologies like Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, or similar. Why Work With Us? Impactful Work: Directly influence the profitability of the business by building technology that More ❯
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Staff Software Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Archa
opportunities, join us, and build real world value. THE WORK: We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer passionate about solving ambitious problems and working directly with Ripple Trading and Markets in the cross-border payments space. We are passionate about the growth of our engineers and place a premium on career development. You will have a high … degree of accountability and responsibility from Day 1. You will be an integral part of the Ripple Trading and Markets Team, building scalable, resilient and performant trading systems in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment. You will have real impact and have the opportunity to drive the architectural roadmap, whilst looking to optimise away manual … inefficiencies. Example projects: The team has helped develop a number of modular building blocks Low-latency Algorithms for Automated Trading and Systematic Market Making Real-time streaming pipelines and signals Pricing libraries and tooling Venue connectivity for automated fund movement and management. By the end of 2025 where we want to be Further evolution of the Algo suite More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
Posted:

C# Developer .Net SQL - Quant Trading

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server Ltd
at a Hedge Fund with over $17 billion under management. As a C# Developer you'll collaborate with a team of highly intelligent technologists and finance professionals to develop algorithmic trading systems working with a modern tech stack, with opportunities for technical ownership from day one. You'll partner with Quant teams to help architect valuation, risk More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £100,000 - £180,000 per annum
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Algorithmic Trading Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
I’m working with one of our big Financials domain client based in the Central London, and they’re looking for a Algorithmic Trading Developer to join the team. They are looking for an outstanding candidate to be a part of agile, highly professional team delivering client-facing, high-availability, low-latency trading algorithms technology. … The ideal candidate: Expertise with Java, Linux, and OO Design. Extensive experience developing trading systems for Equities, Futures or Derivatives. Knowledge of Equities market microstructure and trading workflows. Extensive experience in implementation of trading algorithms. If this sounds like an interesting opportunity to you, feel free to apply for this position or drop me More ❯
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Algorithmic Trading Developer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
I’m working with one of our big Financials domain client based in the Central London, and they’re looking for a Algorithmic Trading Developer to join the team. They are looking for an outstanding candidate to be a part of agile, highly professional team delivering client-facing, high-availability, low-latency trading algorithms technology. … The ideal candidate: Expertise with Java, Linux, and OO Design. Extensive experience developing trading systems for Equities, Futures or Derivatives. Knowledge of Equities market microstructure and trading workflows. Extensive experience in implementation of trading algorithms. If this sounds like an interesting opportunity to you, feel free to apply for this position or drop me More ❯
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eFX Trading/Quant Development Manager (DIR)

London, United Kingdom
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Responsibilities eFX Trading/Quant Development Manager (DIR) Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support25 million clientsevery day with more than126,000 staffin65 countries Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables … to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today. About the team: The FX pricing and hedging development team support the electronic trading activities of the FX desk, with a strong emphasis on Spot FX, non-deliverable forwards (NDF) and Precious Metals (PM) in London and Paris. Summary of Key Purposes of … on and oversee the development of the FX electronic market making, pricing and hedging systems. Functionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of the algorithmic trading ecosystem: low-latency pricing/auto-hedgers, pre-trading controls, monitoring tools, post-trade analytics & back-testing systems. In addition to the developer aspect More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Java Quantitative Developer Low Latency

City of London, London, United Kingdom
James Joseph Associates Limited
Our client is a leading and well-established player in the Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Quantitative/Algorithmic trading industry. The business is going from strength to strength, they are currently going through a period of exponential growth and are enjoying record profits The business is actively expanding as there is additional headcount for a number trade … deep expertise in trading protocols, messaging systems, network architectures, and concurrent computing to support a complex, high-frequency trading landscape. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and refine algorithmic trading models for use across various digital asset exchanges Improve and maintain dynamic hedging systems and automated order execution frameworks Achieve top-tier speed and reliability in … assess and remove inefficiencies in JVM performance and memory management Strengthen operational resilience through improved monitoring, alerting, and fault tolerance SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Expertise in market-making or algorithmic trading, including deep understanding of order book dynamics and pricing techniques Proven track record in Java programming, specifically in building fast, low-latency trading systems More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Principal SRE Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Robert Walters
institution is seeking a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide essential support for their Foreign Exchange (FX) desk, focusing on trading and risk applications, including an advanced algorithmic ultra-low latency stack. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of a real-time trading environment … institution is seeking a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide essential support for their Foreign Exchange (FX) desk, focusing on trading and risk applications, including an advanced algorithmic ultra-low latency stack. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of a real-time trading environment … CD pipeline management is important for this role.* Comprehensive understanding of trade lifecycle processes along with fundamental knowledge of trading systems; prior exposure to FX products or algorithmic trading is advantageous but not mandatory.* Excellent communication skills enabling you to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical colleagues and non-technical stakeholders alike.* A More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £110,000 - £125,000 per annum
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Research Engineer

London, United Kingdom
P2P
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices … do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. As a Research Engineer , you will be an integral member of an algorithmic trading team comprised of experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders. Your team will work closely to solve challenging technological problems and contribute to our full tech stack … of abstraction (hardware, OS, memory, network) Skills in multi threaded applications An understanding of how to build software for long term use and broad adoption Demonstrated ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at . California More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Algorithmic Trading
10th Percentile
£60,000
25th Percentile
£90,000
Median
£110,000
75th Percentile
£162,500
90th Percentile
£172,500