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C++ Quantitative Developer - HFT- Systematic Quant Fund

Oxford KnightLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 19 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at a leading systematic hedge fund offers exceptional career growth by immersing you in the design of ultra-low-latency HFT systems, providing opportunities to hone your C++ and systems programming skills. You'll thrive here if you're a performance-obsessed C++ engineer with a deep understanding of low-level systems, eager to collaborate with talented peers in a dynamic, supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a healthy work-life balance. Apply now to join a globally recognized firm and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
2 days ago
FPGAC++Linux

Job Description

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.
Now looking for a Quant Developer to join the HFT team in London, responsible for designing and operating ultra-low-latency systems that run at global scale. This role offers the opportunity to work across the latency-critical stack; from kernel-level tuning and network optimization to highly efficient C++ components.
Working alongside talented engineers in FPGA, hardware and infrastructure, you'll design end-to-end architectures where every nanosecond counts.
The successful Quant Developer will be a C++ engineer who cares deeply about performance, efficiency and elegant, ultra-optimized systems.
Requirements
  • Experience working at a hedge fund or trading firm is a must-have
  • 5+ years' development experience in performance-critical C++ (C++17 or above)
  • Solid understanding of systems programming, low-level understanding including memory management and CPU's architectures
  • Deep familiarity with Linux internals, kernel parameters, and low-level profiling

Benefits
  • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
  • Competitive salary + generous benefits
  • Professional and personal development
  • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

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
To apply for this role, or for further information, please contact:
Maia Ellis
maia.ellis@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3745 6539
linkedin.com/in/maia-ellis-38a577193

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