Ultra-Low Latency Job Vacancies

1 to 25 of 73 Ultra-Low Latency Jobs

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Jisu C++ Exchanges

Westminster Abbey, England, United Kingdom
J.P. MORGAN-1
experience, then apply with your CV below. The Jisu team in the F&O Execution Technology group is looking for an experienced C++ developer to join our ultra-low latency direct market access team in London. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer in the Jisu team of F&O Execution Technology group, you will … disciplines Strong computer science fundamentals such as multithreading, object-oriented development Working closely with various teams including Application Development, Business Analyst & Operations Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Low Latency Design and Development: They have experience in designing and developing low latency applications using C++ and C Linux Environment: They have experience in … configuring, testing, and integrating C++ applications into a Linux environment Experience with Low latency, high throughout Order Management system Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills BS degree, preferably in Computer Science/Engineering or similar degree. Design, develop, test, and support various Market Access trading and risk management module in C/C++ Working knowledge of Exchange More ❯
Posted:

Senior Java Developer (Belfast) - VP

Belfast, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Citigroup Inc
etc. Exchanges/Alternative Trading Venues Key Skills and Experience required - Good working knowledge of C++. Also Perl/Shell Scripting, Linux. Knowledge and experience in building ultra-low latency market data platform will be a big plus. Ability to work to tight deadlines as part of a team. Ability to work with floor … types of people involved. Good understanding of Network Protocols - Multicast/TCP/IP. Functional testing Any Beneficial/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 … the finance industry would be beneficial but not essential. Sound programming approach with unit test testing, code reviews and following agile methodology. Red Hat Linux OS Tuning Low latency, network concurrency, multicast, and server configuration knowledge are additional useful skills. Including configuration of 10GB Network Interfaces such as SolarFlare using OnLoad. Knowledge of Equities products (stock More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
Posted:

Java Quantitative Developer Low Latency

City of London, London, United Kingdom
James Joseph Associates Limited
business is actively expanding as there is additional headcount for a number trade platform specialist Java Development with a focus on either/or Quantitative Development or low-latency performance optimization. You will be working on greenfield projects to build out and enhance their low latency trading systems. THE ROLE: Working in … a high-frequency, multi-exchange setup. You will focus on optimising every component of the trading stackincluding multi-threading, network communication, order processing, and execution logicto achieve ultra-low latency and high throughput. Robust monitoring, alerting, and performance tracking ensure system reliability. The team has deep expertise in trading protocols, messaging systems, network architectures … 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 Strong familiarity with market data and order execution protocols (e.g. FIX, binary, or custom APIs) Hands-on experience with JVM tuning, garbage collection, and deep More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Posted:

Lead eSoftware Engineer - C++

Westminster Abbey, England, United Kingdom
J.P. MORGAN-1
that execute electronic trading strategies, with a global presence spanning North America, Europe and Asia. The group's responsibilities include the design, implementation and support of various low latency electronic trading systems with focus on next-generation Smart Order Router, Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management. Job Responsibilities: Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and … and proficient advanced experience Expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming Experience in TCP/IP network programming and familiarity with LBM/UME Proven experience in ultra-low latency application development Proficiency in Linux/Unix, with an understanding of OS and kernel architecture Advanced knowledge of system architecture, design, and business processes More ❯
Posted:

Vice President Trading Algorithm Strategist

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Page Group
The Trading Algorithm Strategist designs and optimises cutting-edge trading algorithms that power a global electronic equities platform, ensuring best execution and low-latency performance across multiple markets. This senior engineering role blends deep technical expertise with strategic collaboration, driving innovation in high-throughput trading systems and mentoring peers in a fast-paced, hands-on development … 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 More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £115,000 - £130,000 per annum
Posted:

FPGA Hardware Engineer- World-Leading Global Market Maker

London, United Kingdom
Quality Control Specialist - Pest Control
FPGA Engineers at this award-winning multi-strategy hedge fund are responsible for the research, design and implementation of FPGA solutions for their ultra-low-latency trading systems. Accelerating trading decisions close to theoretical limits and partnering with both technologists and traders, they provide hardware solutions in areas such as fast networking, high-performance … constantly driving to identify ways to become more productive, and are seeking FPGA Hardware Engineers who can help build the next generation of cutting-edge, ultra-low-latency hardware solutions. Key Responsibilities: Work as part of a team on the design and implementation of proprietary hardware trading systems from concept to production. Design ultra-low-latency, high-throughput, FPGA-based custom financial trading systems to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation and order execution. Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high-speed FPGA designs. Performance analysis and optimization of existing RTL designs. Investigate the latency, throughput and capacity of emerging FPGA technologies. Work closely with More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
Posted:

C++ Developer - Market Access

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thurn Partners
environment is collaborative, their approach is scientific and the structure is flat, with no red tape and instant execution. You’ll drive the development of ultra-low-latency trading gateways and market data handlers that power seamless connectivity to global exchanges and brokers. You’ll take full ownership of crucial exchange upgrades and broker … Proficient in Python and Bash scripting. Strong background in multithreaded and distributed system design. Experience with trading gateways and market data feeds. Familiarity with FIX protocol and low-latency optimization. Solid understanding of financial products. Strong communicator and collaborative team player with sharp problem-solving skills. Pre-Application: Please do not apply if you're looking More ❯
Posted:

C++ Developer - Market Access

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thurn Partners
environment is collaborative, their approach is scientific and the structure is flat, with no red tape and instant execution. You’ll drive the development of ultra-low-latency trading gateways and market data handlers that power seamless connectivity to global exchanges and brokers. You’ll take full ownership of crucial exchange upgrades and broker … Proficient in Python and Bash scripting. Strong background in multithreaded and distributed system design. Experience with trading gateways and market data feeds. Familiarity with FIX protocol and low-latency optimization. Solid understanding of financial products. Strong communicator and collaborative team player with sharp problem-solving skills. Pre-Application: Please do not apply if you're looking More ❯
Posted:

Network Engineer (Ultra low Latency)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
CACI Ltd
work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities. A Network Engineer is required to join the Ultra Low Latency Team, responsible for the deployment and planning of the our clients network infrastructure. The team is responsible for the delivery and deployment of network projects and … and quality offered by CACI. Required skills Strong level of Cisco Routing & Switching Experience in Exchange ULL COLO network setup Strong experience working in an Ultra Low Latency environment CCNP/CCIE certification or to that technical level Check Point CCSA/CCSE Arista F5 Market data experience Experience in Exchange/Client on More ❯
Posted:

Network Engineer (Ultra low Latency)

London Area, United Kingdom
CACI Ltd
work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities. A Network Engineer is required to join the Ultra Low Latency Team, responsible for the deployment and planning of the our clients network infrastructure. The team is responsible for the delivery and deployment of network projects and … and quality offered by CACI. Required skills Strong level of Cisco Routing & Switching Experience in Exchange ULL COLO network setup Strong experience working in an Ultra Low Latency environment CCNP/CCIE certification or to that technical level Check Point CCSA/CCSE Arista F5 Market data experience Experience in Exchange/Client on More ❯
Posted:

Vice President Java Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Caspian One
Job Title: Core Java Developer – Ultra Low Latency Trading Systems Location: London Type: Permanent Overview … We are hiring a Core Java developer to join a high-performance trading team focused on eFX OR Crypto markets. This role requires deep technical expertise in ultra-low latency systems and a strong understanding of electronic trading environments. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading components … low-level concurrency) Demonstrable experience building systems with microsecond SLAs Prior experience in eFX or crypto trading platforms , particularly pricing or execution engines Familiarity with low-latency messaging libraries (e.g. Aeron, SBE, Disruptor) Solid understanding of network-level tuning and OS-level performance optimisation Desirable: Experience with 0GC and off-heap memory management Exposure More ❯
Posted:

Vice President Java Developer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Caspian One
Job Title: Core Java Developer – Ultra Low Latency Trading Systems Location: London Type: Permanent Overview … We are hiring a Core Java developer to join a high-performance trading team focused on eFX OR Crypto markets. This role requires deep technical expertise in ultra-low latency systems and a strong understanding of electronic trading environments. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading components … low-level concurrency) Demonstrable experience building systems with microsecond SLAs Prior experience in eFX or crypto trading platforms , particularly pricing or execution engines Familiarity with low-latency messaging libraries (e.g. Aeron, SBE, Disruptor) Solid understanding of network-level tuning and OS-level performance optimisation Desirable: Experience with 0GC and off-heap memory management Exposure More ❯
Posted:

Java Software Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Oliver Bernard
Java Developer Join a fast-paced, high-performance FX trading firm in the heart of London. Specialising in delivering low-latency, high-throughput trading solutions to institutional clients across global currency markets. With a tech-first culture and a flat structure, engineers are empowered to innovate and take ownership of mission-critical systems. We are looking … strong multithreading and concurrency experience to join our Core Engineering team. You will work closely with quants, traders, and other developers to build and maintain ultra-low-latency trading applications and real-time market data systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance Java applications for FX pricing, trading, and risk. Optimise and maintain … multithreaded systems to support low-latency execution. Work with large-scale, high-throughput messaging systems (e.g., FIX, Kafka). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable software solutions. Continuously improve performance, reliability, and observability of trading systems. Required Skills & Experience: Strong proficiency in Core Javam with a focus on multithreading and concurrency . Solid More ❯
Posted:

Java Software Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Oliver Bernard
Java Developer Join a fast-paced, high-performance FX trading firm in the heart of London. Specialising in delivering low-latency, high-throughput trading solutions to institutional clients across global currency markets. With a tech-first culture and a flat structure, engineers are empowered to innovate and take ownership of mission-critical systems. We are looking … strong multithreading and concurrency experience to join our Core Engineering team. You will work closely with quants, traders, and other developers to build and maintain ultra-low-latency trading applications and real-time market data systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance Java applications for FX pricing, trading, and risk. Optimise and maintain … multithreaded systems to support low-latency execution. Work with large-scale, high-throughput messaging systems (e.g., FIX, Kafka). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable software solutions. Continuously improve performance, reliability, and observability of trading systems. Required Skills & Experience: Strong proficiency in Core Javam with a focus on multithreading and concurrency . Solid More ❯
Posted:

Software Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ViVA Tech Talent
a high-performing KDB+ Developer to join a world-leading investment bank’s Front Office Quantitative Technology team in London . You will design, build, and optimise low-latency, high-performance time-series data systems used for real-time analytics , trading , and decision-making across global markets. This is a critical hire for an elite team … analysis . Contribute to architectural decisions around data pipelines , streaming platforms , and KX integration . Ensure high availability and reliability of market data infrastructure in high-pressure, low-latency environments . ✅ Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of hands-on commercial experience with KDB+/q in a front office or trading environment . Strong understanding of …/DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with Linux systems , scripting (Python/Bash), and version control (Git). 🌍 Why apply? Work on ultra-low-latency platforms used by top traders and quants. Direct impact on multi-billion-dollar trading strategies and real-time decision engines. Collaborate with some of the best More ❯
Posted:

Software Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ViVA Tech Talent
a high-performing KDB+ Developer to join a world-leading investment bank’s Front Office Quantitative Technology team in London . You will design, build, and optimise low-latency, high-performance time-series data systems used for real-time analytics , trading , and decision-making across global markets. This is a critical hire for an elite team … analysis . Contribute to architectural decisions around data pipelines , streaming platforms , and KX integration . Ensure high availability and reliability of market data infrastructure in high-pressure, low-latency environments . ✅ Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of hands-on commercial experience with KDB+/q in a front office or trading environment . Strong understanding of …/DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with Linux systems , scripting (Python/Bash), and version control (Git). 🌍 Why apply? Work on ultra-low-latency platforms used by top traders and quants. Direct impact on multi-billion-dollar trading strategies and real-time decision engines. Collaborate with some of the best More ❯
Posted:

C++ Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Radley James
C++ Engineers in London. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class engineering team and play a key role in building and optimizing ultra-low-latency trading systems across global markets. Based in London, you’ll work at the intersection of software engineering, trading infrastructure, and market expansion. You’ll take ownership More ❯
Posted:

C++ Developer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Radley James
C++ Engineers in London. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class engineering team and play a key role in building and optimizing ultra-low-latency trading systems across global markets. Based in London, you’ll work at the intersection of software engineering, trading infrastructure, and market expansion. You’ll take ownership More ❯
Posted:

C++ Developer - FX Front Office Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
time trading systems for the foreign exchange markets. This is a front office role where performance, reliability, and speed are critical. Ideal candidates will have experience in low-latency systems, market connectivity, and a strong understanding of FX or other electronic trading environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++17+ trading systems for FX … connectivity components (FIX, proprietary protocols) and order management systems. Collaborate directly with traders and quants to implement trading strategies and pricing models. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and ultra-low latency under high-throughput conditions. Monitor and tune live trading systems, identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing real-time fixes. Technical Requirements: Strong C++17+ development skills … with a focus on performance, concurrency, and low-latency design. Experience in front office or trading environments, ideally within FX or other liquid asset classes. Deep understanding of networking, messaging protocols (e.g., FIX), and exchange connectivity. Familiarity with Linux systems, performance profiling tools, and real-time debugging. Knowledge of market microstructure, order types, and execution logic. More ❯
Posted:

C++ Trading Systems Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Radley James
This company is motivated to hire top talent from around the globe. As a C++ Trading Systems Engineer, you’ll be part of an elite team writing low-latency, high-throughput code from day one. This is a high … impact front-office role, embedded with quant traders and researchers, where your systems will drive execution across dozens of venues in real time. Responsibilities: Architect and deploy ultra-low latency crypto trading systems in modern C++ (20/23) Build high-performance backtesting, simulation, and market data pipelines Optimize direct exchange connectivity, order flow … you build gets used immediately Qualifications: 3+ years of expert-level C++ on Linux in trading, HFT, or real-time systems Proven track record of shipping mission-critical, latency-sensitive software Deep experience with FIX, binary protocols, and market data ingestion Obsession with performance, minimalism, and elegant code More ❯
Posted:

C++ Trading Systems Developer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Radley James
This company is motivated to hire top talent from around the globe. As a C++ Trading Systems Engineer, you’ll be part of an elite team writing low-latency, high-throughput code from day one. This is a high … impact front-office role, embedded with quant traders and researchers, where your systems will drive execution across dozens of venues in real time. Responsibilities: Architect and deploy ultra-low latency crypto trading systems in modern C++ (20/23) Build high-performance backtesting, simulation, and market data pipelines Optimize direct exchange connectivity, order flow … you build gets used immediately Qualifications: 3+ years of expert-level C++ on Linux in trading, HFT, or real-time systems Proven track record of shipping mission-critical, latency-sensitive software Deep experience with FIX, binary protocols, and market data ingestion Obsession with performance, minimalism, and elegant code More ❯
Posted:

Software Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
an opportunity to join a trading firm operating at the cutting edge of global markets, where technology and speed are paramount. They build and run highly scalable, ultra-low latency trading systems that compete across major global exchanges. You’ll work on some of the most complex and rewarding engineering challenges in the financial … ll collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and other developers to design, develop, and optimise trading infrastructure. You’ll be directly contributing to systems that operate at nanosecond-level latency and handle massive volumes of real-time data. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain systems for real-time market data, trade execution, and reconciliation. Optimise performance and scalability across key More ❯
Posted:

Software Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
an opportunity to join a trading firm operating at the cutting edge of global markets, where technology and speed are paramount. They build and run highly scalable, ultra-low latency trading systems that compete across major global exchanges. You’ll work on some of the most complex and rewarding engineering challenges in the financial … ll collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and other developers to design, develop, and optimise trading infrastructure. You’ll be directly contributing to systems that operate at nanosecond-level latency and handle massive volumes of real-time data. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain systems for real-time market data, trade execution, and reconciliation. Optimise performance and scalability across key More ❯
Posted:

Senior Software Engineer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harrington Starr
Harrington Starr has partnered with an innovative start up FinTech who specialise in providing market access and data from their ultra low-latency platform to financial service firms, leading exchanges and single dealers across digital assets, FIX and more. They are looking to hire a Senior C#, .NET Engineer with strong experience in start … contributing to the growth and success of the companies core products. Key Requirements: Extensive C#, .NET development experience (5+ years) Strong experience developing highly scalable, low-latency applications Good hands on development experience with cloud based, microservice architecture (Docker, Kubernetes) Extensive experience with TDD and Event Driven Development. Independent self starter, confident with taking ownership of More ❯
Posted:

C++ Developer - Real-Time Pricing and Risk

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thurn Partners
is scientific and the structure is flat, with no red tape and instant execution. You’d work closely with traders, quants, and risk managers on ultra-low-latency, high-throughput Linux services that support pricing across all asset classes. The role spans the entire trading lifecycle, from market data to order and position systems … with modern C++ and advanced distributed architecture at the core. Your present skill set: Expert in low-latency, high-throughput Linux systems using advanced C++ and STL. Strong experience with multithreaded and distributed architectures. Familiar with pricing models and a range of asset classes (Equities, Futures, Options, Swaps). Knowledgeable in execution and instrument lifecycles (e.g. More ❯
Posted:
Ultra-Low Latency
10th Percentile
£71,250
25th Percentile
£79,688
Median
£168,750
75th Percentile
£190,000
90th Percentile
£204,000