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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # C++ Software Engineer - Hybrid Working - Up to £130,000 Base (+Bonus) - **Company:** Hunter Bond - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Data Structures, Linux, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Multithreading, Concurrency, Solid Principles, C++14 - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815192812-c-software-engineer-hybrid-working-up-to-130000-base-bonus ## About the Role * Strong commercial experience as a C++ Software Engineer * A top-tier degree from a highly reputed university in a STEM discipline * Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles * Experience building performance-sensitive systems * Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments * Familiarity with multi-threading and concurrency is beneficial * Experience working with finance is beneficial but not essential * Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders ## Description C++ Software Engineer - Hybrid Working - Up to £130,000 Base (+Bonus) C++ Software Engineer - Trading Systems Client: Global Hedge Fund Compensation: Up to £130,000 Base + Bonus Location: London (Hybrid) Overview A global hedge fund is seeking a skilled C++ Software Engineer to join a core technology team responsible for building and maintaining high-performance trading systems. This role sits close to the investment process, where robust and efficient engineering is critical to supporting systematic and discretionary trading strategies. You will work in a collaborative, engineering-led environment alongside traders, quants, and technologists, contributing to systems where performance, reliability, and scalability matter. The Role As a C++ Software Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, and optimisation of trading systems used across the fund. Key responsibilities include: * Designing and developing performant C++ trading systems and supporting infrastructure * Improving system performance, reliability, and scalability across core platforms * Working closely with traders and quantitative teams to deliver technology aligned with investment needs * Contributing to system architecture, code quality, and engineering best practices * Supporting the full software development lifecycle, from design through to production What's on Offer * A front-office-aligned engineering role with direct impact on trading outcomes * Competitive compensation package with strong bonus potential * Exposure to modern C++ and performance-focused system design * A collaborative, low-bureaucracy engineering culture * Clear career progression within a stable, well-capitalised hedge fund * Balanced working environment with hybrid flexibility Requirements * Strong commercial experience as a C++ Software Engineer * A top-tier degree from a highly reputed university in a STEM discipline * Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles * Experience building performance-sensitive systems * Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments * Familiarity with multi-threading and concurrency is beneficial * Experience working with finance is beneficial but not essential * Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders If you are a C++ Software Engineer interested in building high-performance trading systems within a hedge fund environment, please apply with an up-to-date CV or email for more information. ## Related Videos - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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