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C++ Quant Developer (Desk-Aligned)- Systematic Quant Fund

Oxford KnightLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 26 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This desk-aligned C++ Quant Developer role at a leading systematic fund offers unparalleled opportunities to directly impact trading success and drive innovation in ultra-low-latency systems, research platforms, and cloud infrastructure. You'll thrive in this collaborative, fast-paced environment if you're a C++ expert eager to solve complex technical challenges and enjoy professional development with a healthy work-life balance. Apply now to join a dynamic team and contribute to a globally recognized, tech-driven firm.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
5 days ago
C++Python

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.
Looking for a C++ developer with financial services experience. You'll join a trading desk where you'll have a direct and immediate impact on the desk's success. Working closely with traders and researchers, this role offers exposure to many aspects of algorithmic trading, including ultra-low-latency trading engine (tracking nanoseconds), research platform (terabytes of data per day), and analytics infrastructure (massive cloud computing)
The successful candidate will enjoy taking ownership of projects from initial idea through to completed solution. You can expect opportunities to solve hard technical challenges critical to the desk's success.
Requirements
  • Strong academic background, ideally in Computer Science
  • Minimum 3+ years' experience in a quant trading environment
  • Fantastic modern C++ skills that you are using currently (Python experience a big plus)
  • Good understanding of what is happening 'under the hood' - be it CPU, memory, OS, network, etc.
  • Outstanding communication skills suitable for a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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:
Alice Vincent
alice.vincent@oxfordknight.co.uk
linkedin.com/in/alice-vincent-176561272

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