C++ Quantitative Developer - HFT- Systematic Quant Fund

Hft
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

C++
Linux
Memory Management
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
System Programming
Network Optimization

Job description

Now looking for a Quant Developer to join the HFT team in London, responsible for designing and operating ultra-low-latency systems that run at global scale. This role offers the opportunity to work across the latency-critical stack; from kernel-level tuning and network optimization to highly efficient C++ components.

Working alongside talented engineers in FPGA, hardware and infrastructure, you'll design end-to-end architectures where every nanosecond counts.

The successful Quant Developer will be a C++ engineer who cares deeply about performance, efficiency and elegant, ultra-optimized systems.

Requirements

  • Experience working at a hedge fund or trading firm is a must-have
  • 5+ years' development experience in performance-critical C++ (C++17 or above)
  • Solid understanding of systems programming, low-level understanding including memory management and CPU's architectures
  • Deep familiarity with Linux internals, kernel parameters, and low-level profiling

Benefits & conditions

  • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
  • Competitive salary + generous benefits
  • Professional and personal development
  • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

About the company

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

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