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

- **Company:** Hft
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Microprocessors, Memory Management, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Linux Kernel, System Programming, Network Optimization
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/quantitative-developer-hft-c-systematic-quant-fund/57439209

## About the Role

* 5+ years' engineering experience in performance-critical C++ (C++17 or newer)
 * Strong grasp of systems programming, low-level understanding including memory management and architecture of CPUs
 * Solid proficiency with Linux internals, kernel parameters, and low-level profiling

## Description

Now looking to expand the HFT team with an experienced C++ engineer to be responsible for the latency-critical stack: from kernel-level tuning & network optimisation to highly efficient C++ components. In this role, you will design end-to-end architectures where every single nanosecond counts in close collaboration with colleagues from FPGA, hardware and infrastructure engineering.