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C++ Software Engineer - Core Development- Global Quant Firm
Oxford KnightLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 26 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
£220k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Salary: up to £220k base + bonus
Summary
Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team, a global group of technologists who architect, build and maintain the algorithmic trading platform.
As a C++ Engineer, you will design, build and test the infrastructure, tools and systems that drive trading and business needs. Working closely with traders, quant researchers and technologists across the firm, you'll solve difficult technical problems ranging from CPU architecture & operating systems to networking & hardware.
Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit a strong problem-solver, who enjoys collaborating with others in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
Requirements
NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate.
Benefits
Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.
Contact
If this sounds like you, or you would like to know more, please get in touch.
Andy Stirling-Martin
andy@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946
Summary
Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team, a global group of technologists who architect, build and maintain the algorithmic trading platform.
As a C++ Engineer, you will design, build and test the infrastructure, tools and systems that drive trading and business needs. Working closely with traders, quant researchers and technologists across the firm, you'll solve difficult technical problems ranging from CPU architecture & operating systems to networking & hardware.
Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit a strong problem-solver, who enjoys collaborating with others in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years' modern C++ programming experience on Linux
- Solid understanding of computer systems (operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.)
- Deep-level knowledge of OO design and multithreaded programming
- Experience creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or related)
- Bonus points for low-latency development experience
NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary & bonus
- Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
- Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
- Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes
Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.
Contact
If this sounds like you, or you would like to know more, please get in touch.
Andy Stirling-Martin
andy@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946
Skills
C++
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