Software Engineer, Quant Trading - London : C++, Python, Rust : £150k+

Potentialdirect
UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Rust (Programming Language) Information Technology

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:Strong software engineering fundamentalsBSc or MSc in Computer Science or similar subjectExperience with languages such as C++, Python or RustA track record of solving complex technical problemsA passion for building scalable, high-performance systems Why this opportunity stands out:Engineering-driven cultureOutstanding compensation and bonus potentialDirect impact on business outcomesSmall, highly talented teamsExposure to some of the most challenging technical problems in finance Previous financial services or trading experience is not essential. The firm is open to candidates from technology companies, scale-ups, research environments, and other high-performance engineering teams. If you’re interested in learning more, or know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

About the company

We’re partnering with a leading quantitative trading firm that is expanding its engineering team and looking to hire exceptional Software Engineers across multiple levels.This is an opportunity to join a business where engineering sits at the heart of the firm’s success. You’ll work alongside world-class traders, researchers, and technologists to build the systems that drive trading performance in some of the world’s most competitive financial markets.

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