A leading global hedge fund is hiring Senior C++ Engineers to join its London technology team. You’ll design and build the high-performance systems behind the firm’s trading, research and risk platforms. Your work will have a direct, measurable impact on how the business trades and grows.
What you’ll do
- Design, build and optimise low-latency, high-throughput systems in modern C++
- Work closely with portfolio managers, quants and researchers to turn ideas into production-ready trading infrastructure
- Own components end to end, from architecture and design through testing, deployment and support
- Profile and tune performance across CPU, memory, networking and concurrency
- Raise engineering standards through code reviews, mentoring and best practice
What we’re looking for
- Strong commercial experience in modern C++ (C++17/20) on Linux
- A deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, multithreading and systems design
- A track record of building performance-critical systems, in finance, big tech, gaming or similar
- A strong academic background in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Engineering
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach
- Nice to have: experience in electronic trading, market data or exchange connectivity; Python for tooling or research
Finance experience is not essential. Exceptional engineers from outside the industry are encouraged to apply.
What’s on offer
- A base salary of £150,000 – £250,000 plus a significant performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working from a central London office
- Comprehensive benefits, including pension, private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Hard technical problems, modern tooling, and a culture that rewards impact over hierarchy
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Senior C++ Engineer - Hedge Fund in London employer: Oliver Bernard
At Oliver Bernard, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a vibrant location. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
