Python Engineer

London Full-Time 43200 - 72000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant fund is looking for a highly proactive C++/Python engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.

In this role, your work will include:

Building and optimizing trading strategies
Researching new protocols
Researching new data sources
Designing and improving our research and trading systems
Collaborating with others inside and outside of the team to advance the team's dual mission of being the top crypto trader in the world and a major contributor in the crypto ecosystem

The ideal candidate will be a hybrid quant/dev with high personal coding standards. You'll leverage existing utilities and open-source software effectively, and make decisions to optimize the team's productivity, not afraid to take the longer road if it makes the code more extensible/testable.

Requirements:

At least 2+ years' programming experience in C++/Python
Excellent understanding of Unix and git
Proponent of cleanly architected systems
Ability to work creatively and independently on long-term projects

Desirable:

Distributed systems experience
Interest in open-source software and/or cryptocurrencies

Benefits:

Competitive base salary & bonus
Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact: To apply for this role, or for further information, please contact: Maia Ellis maia.ellis@oxfordknight.co.uk 020 3745 6539 linkedin.com/in/maia-ellis-38a577193

Python Engineer employer: Oxford Knight

Join a dynamic and innovative quant fund that combines the energetic spirit of a start-up with the stability of an established player. As a Python Engineer in our expanding crypto division, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters creativity and independence, alongside substantial growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including private medical and paid parental leave. Here, your contributions are valued, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem.