Why this role stands out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your C++ performance optimization skills within a leading firm, enjoying exceptional, all-cash compensation and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive here if you possess deep C++ expertise and a passion for low-latency systems, with visa sponsorship available for those relocating to London. Don't miss out on this chance to propel your career forward in a dynamic trading environment.
Quick overview
Job description
An exceptional opportunity to join a world-leading HFT and market-making firm as a C++ Engineer.
The firm has designated its Trading Teams as a priority growth area for the coming year and is hiring several C++ engineers from a range of backgrounds — trading systems, HPC, games, kernel/systems, or anywhere C++ performance is a genuine priority.
Key points:
- Compensation: Exceptional. They don't publish ranges, but can almost always improve on your current package — and comp is 100% cash, with no deferred or equity component.
- Location: London
- Visas: Sponsorship provided, relocation support available
You don't need a finance background. What matters is deep C++ expertise and a genuine interest in performance — profiling, optimising, and understanding how your code behaves on the hardware it runs on.
Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.
Keywords: C++ Developer, C++ Engineer, Low Latency, Latency, HFT, High Frequency Trading, Market Making, Proprietary Trading, Prop Trading, Quantitative Trading, Trading Systems, Trading Infrastructure, Systems Engineer, Performance Engineering, Latency Optimisation, Linux, Multithreading, Concurrency, Lock-Free, Templates, Networking, TCP/UDP, Multicast, Kernel Bypass, Solarflare, DPDK, Market Data, Feed Handler, Exchange Connectivity, Order Entry, FIX, ITCH, SBE, London, Visa Sponsorship
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