C++ Software Engineer (Low Latency)

C++ Software Engineer (Low Latency)

Salary: £150k-200k

Total Comp: £300k-500k (dependent on experience and performance)

A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading systems.

This role involves working closely with research, systems, and operations teams to implement and enhance automated trading algorithms.

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-performance C++ trading software including infrastructure and connectivity driving trading in the nanosecond limitations.
• Optimize system performance with focus on low latency, performance, stability and low-error tolerance

Candidates will need to be extremely proficient with low level C++ showcasing expertise across areas such as low latency, multithreading, lockless programming and concurrency.

Prior finance/trading experience is not a requirement.