Backend Software Engineer C++ Rust Low Latency

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Greater London, UK

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

£180,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.collegerecruiter.com

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Compilers Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) High-Frequency Trading Object-Oriented Software Development Socket Programming Software Engineering Multithreading Backend Information Technology Low Latency

Job description

Backend Software Engineer C++ Rust Low Latency Trading

Opportunity to join a hugely profitable High Frequency Trading firm specializing in crypto markets. You will design and develop high throughput backend services for microsecond real-time risk, pricing, trading engines, and market-making systems, working across the full software development lifecycle using Rust, with some legacy C++ support.

Location / WFH

Central London office with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week.

About you

Strong backend OOP, multithreaded engineering experience with C++ and proficiency in Rust.
Experience building high-throughput, low-latency systems (microseconds/nanoseconds) in finance or gaming.
Solid understanding of low-level system design, OS, networking, socket programming, hardware, compilers, and FPGA.
2.1 or above in Computer Science from a top-tier university.
Collaborative, pragmatic, excellent communication and stakeholder management; some leadership or mentoring experience.

What’s in it for you

Salary up to £180k.
Bonus ( 50% of base).
Pension.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Requirements

Strong backend OOP, multithreaded engineering experience with C++ and proficiency in Rust.
Experience building high-throughput, low-latency systems (microseconds/nanoseconds) in finance or gaming.
Solid understanding of low-level system design, OS, networking, socket programming, hardware, compilers, and FPGA.
2.1 or above in Computer Science from a top-tier university.
Collaborative, pragmatic, excellent communication and stakeholder management; some leadership or mentoring experience.