At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop trading software in C++ and collaborate with senior engineers and traders.
- Company: Five Rings, a dynamic proprietary trading firm with a global presence.
- Benefits: Immediate responsibility, rapid recognition, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Interviews start September 2026; apply to your top choice!
- Why this job: Join a team that values innovation and offers real impact in global markets.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development and a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About Five Rings
Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyses their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalise on them. We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm. Interviews will begin in September 2026.
About the Role
Five Rings gives responsibility immediately and recognises contributors rapidly. New hires work closely with senior software engineers, traders, and quants developing trading software in C++ on Linux. Application development includes implementing trading strategies, connecting to exchanges, designing trader-facing interfaces, and translating mathematical models into software code – all within a distributed system that spans the globe. If you can write great software as part of a team, and are comfortable both learning from and becoming a mentor, you’re likely to thrive here.
Applicants are able to apply to multiple positions, but we strongly encourage you to only apply to your top choice.
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