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# C++ Quantitative Developer - HFT- Systematic Quant Fund

- **Company:** Hft
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Memory Management, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Linux Kernel, System Programming, Network Optimization
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/c-quantitative-developer-hft-systematic-quant-fund/57436236

## About the Role

* 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
 * Experience working at a hedge fund or trading firm is highly advantageous

## 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.