C++ Developer

As a Senior Software Engineer within our European business at Cboe Europe, you will be part of the team that builds and operates the technology for one of the largest pan-European equities markets by value traded in Europe.

Our development teams work closely with the business in Europe to develop a deep understanding of the domain, and development teams in the US to build innovative products and solutions. The team are responsible for all aspects of the real time trading system, from Order Handlers, through to Matching Engines, out to Market Data and everything in between. We pride ourselves on building high-quality, high-performance systems, giving our participants the edge they need to best execute their strategies.

Our team is small, so knowledge is shared and there are opportunities for everyone to make a real difference. As a senior member of the team, you’ll take ownership of features end-to-end and help develop those around you, keeping us on the track to success.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

Design, implement and extend high-performance C++ functionality across our five Equities Trading Environments

Build performant systems, with a strong focus on quality, testability and production readiness

Own features end-to-end, coordinating with other engineers and business stakeholders from design through to delivery

Mentor other software engineers, and act as subject matter expert for one or more of our systems

Take part in interviewing and evaluating software engineer candidates

Provide technical support, diagnosing and resolving complex production issues

Provide support outside of normal working hours as needed

Significant experience working with modern C++ (C++11 at a minimum, C++20 is a plus), including implementing low-level, high-performance solutions

A track record of taking ownership of features or projects from design through to production

Experience mentoring or supporting the development of less experienced engineers

A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and comfort working directly with stakeholders across the business

Experience working and developing for Linux environments Experience with SQL and relational databases, and Python

Exposure to low-latency or real-time trading systems

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar fields

• This position is in London

Building trusted markets - powered by our people.

At Cboe Europe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.