What is the opportunity?
Capital Markets Technology is seeking a strong Senior Low Latency Engineer to develop options trading infrastructure utilizing C++, low-latency messaging and high performance data structures.
Should you be shortlisted, do please let us know if you have any specific requirements for the interview.
This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days in the 100 Bishopsgate, London office.
What will you do?
Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C++, Python).
Work with quants, traders, and other stake holders to design, implement and test technology used in trading.
Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies).
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Demoomstrated experience building high performance automation trading systems on Linux platform.
- Intermediate level C++ programmer. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and not introduce unnecessary complexity for the sake of using a new C++ construct. Develop maintainable software.
- Proficiency with Linux platform, and CI/CD integration tools.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Basic script and database query coding is required.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
What is in it for you?
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services.
Job Skills
- Active Learning
- Agile Methodology
- Application Integrations
- Detail-Oriented
- Emerging Technologies
- Enterprise Application Delivery
- Group Problem Solving
- Programming Languages
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Additional Job Details
- Address:
- 100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON City:
- London Country:
- United Kingdom Work hours/week:
- 35 Employment Type:
- Full time Platform:
- CAPITAL MARKETS Job Type:
- Regular Pay Type:
- Salaried Posted Date:
- 2026-09-23 Application Deadline:
- Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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