Software Engineer - Hybrid working - Up to £500,000 Base (+ Bonus)

Compensation: Up to £500,000 Base + Bonus

Location: London (Hybrid)

Overview

A scientific quant fund is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join a world-class engineering team building some of the fastest and most sophisticated trading systems in the industry. Operating at the cutting edge of technology, this firm offers an intellectually demanding environment where engineering excellence directly drives trading performance and commercial success. You will work alongside top-tier engineers, quants, and traders, contributing to systems that operate at extreme scale and ultra-low latency.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance trading platforms used in live markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and building ultra-low-latency, high-throughput trading applications
• Performance tuning and optimization of state-of-the-art trading systems
• Collaborating closely with quants, traders, and portfolio managers to implement and enhance trading strategies
• Handling massive volumes of real-time market data with a focus on speed, accuracy, and reliability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience as a Software Engineer using any of C++, Python, Rust or Java
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time systems
• Experience building software at massive scale (handling tens to hundreds of billions of records)
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders

What’s on Offer

• Work on mission-critical systems operating at extreme scale and minimal latency
• Exposure to bleeding-edge technologies
• A collaborative environment with some of the best engineers in the industry
• Flat structure with direct impact on trading outcomes
• Exceptionally competitive compensation and bonus potential

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience as a Software Engineer using any of C++, Python, Rust or Java
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time systems
• Experience building software at massive scale (handling tens to hundreds of billions of records)
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders

• Work on mission-critical systems operating at extreme scale and minimal latency
• Exposure to bleeding-edge technologies
• A collaborative environment with some of the best engineers in the industry
• Flat structure with direct impact on trading outcomes
• Exceptionally competitive compensation and bonus potential