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# Senior C++ Engineer | Low-Latency Trading

- **Company:** Selby Jennings
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £86,161.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Mercurial, Network Protocols, Subversion, System Programming, Multithreading, Software Application Programming, Git, Information Technology, Low Latency, C++14
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5924433499

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
 * 5+ years' experience developing applications in modern C++
 * Strong experience with C++ (11/14/17/20), Linux, Python and Bash scripting
 * In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel and systems programming
 * Strong problem-solving ability and interest in complex technical challenges
 * Solid systems knowledge, ideally with experience in low latency environments
 * Experience building applications that connect to exchange APIs or use network protocols
 * Experience with parallel, concurrent and multi-threaded programming
 * Exposure to low latency computing and hardware-level design is beneficial
 * Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, SVN, or Mercurial