At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise ultra-low-latency C++ systems for trading infrastructure.
- Company: Leading tech-driven quantitative trading firm with a focus on performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for engineers from high-performance environments like HFT or gaming.
- Why this job: Join a team where every nanosecond counts and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in performance-critical C++ development and strong systems programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Our client is a leading technology-driven quantitative trading firm seeking an experienced C++ engineer to join a team building next-generation ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure. This is an opportunity to work on performance-critical systems where every nanosecond matters. You will design and optimise low-latency C++ systems used across trading, market data, and core infrastructure. Working alongside FPGA, hardware, and infrastructure engineers, you will help build highly optimised solutions that maximise performance from hardware through to software. This opportunity is well suited to engineers from HFT, electronic trading, exchange technology, networking, embedded systems, telecommunications, gaming, or any other environment where performance and efficiency are critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop ultra-low-latency C++ systems
- Optimise performance across CPU, cache, memory, and networking
- Profile, benchmark, and tune latency-critical applications
- Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, and infrastructure engineering teams
- Contribute to the design of high-performance trading architecture
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience developing performance-critical C++ applications (C++20 or newer preferred)
- Strong systems programming knowledge and understanding of CPU architecture, memory management, and Linux internals
- Experience with low-level profiling, benchmarking, and performance optimisation
- Solid understanding of networking and operating system fundamentals
- Exposure to FPGA integration or hardware acceleration is advantageous but not essential
Senior Quantitative Developer - C++ employer: NJF Global Holdings Ltd
As a leading technology-driven quantitative trading firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises collaboration and excellence. Our employees benefit from cutting-edge projects in ultra-low-latency systems, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced environment. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we offer a unique chance to work with top-tier talent and state-of-the-art technology, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
