C++ Full Stack Engineer - Systematic Trading

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

The firm:

Join Europe’s fastest growing Quant fund. Since skyrocketing in 2023 they have continued to be one of the top performing funds.

The firm leverages a technology and data-driven approach to investment, utilising scientific methods. Their collaborative mindset, shaped by the integration of data, research, technology, and trading expertise, empowers them to tackle the most complex challenges effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• A part of the development team as a UI Engineer working in C++, focusing on building and enhancing low latency applications with significant user interface components.
• Have an impact across various aspects of electronic trading, including core trading systems and user-facing applications.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse group of investment management professionals—quantitative analysts, developers, traders, and operations staff—to design and develop cutting-edge systems that keep us at the forefront of the industry.

Requirements:

• Proficient in Windows-based application development using C++/C, STL, MFC, WxWidgets, and Win32.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems.
• Advanced understanding of distributed network architecture.
• Skilled in low-level optimisation techniques on Windows/Linux x86/64 platforms.
• Experience with Linux/GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat.
• Experience working within a mature continuous development process highly desirable
• Strong experience in designing and implementing user interfaces.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Highly Desirable:

• Strong knowledge of Equities, Futures, or Options asset classes.
• Familiarity with market data feed handlers and execution gateways.
• Experience working within a mature continuous development process.
• Professional experience in a front-office trading desk-aligned role.

Pre-Application:

• Please do not apply if you're looking for a contract or remote work.
• You must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without requiring sponsorship.
• Please ensure you meet the required experience section prior to applying.
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