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Senior Quant Developer / Research Engineer- Award-Winning Global Market Maker

Oxford KnightLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop high-performance C++ components for a leading global market maker, working on complex problems with cutting-edge technology and a highly collaborative team. You'll thrive here if you possess strong C++ and Python skills, a passion for low-level optimization, and a desire to make a significant impact, all while benefiting from a competitive compensation package of £250k plus bonus. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career at an award-winning firm; apply today!

Quick Overview

Salary
£250k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
5 days ago
C++Python

Job Description

Salary: £250k + bonus
Summary
C++/Python Engineers wanted for a leading market maker to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most powerful trading platforms.
In this role, you will work closely with the Quant Research team to define priorities and design & create high-performance C++ components used by trading applications. Objectives include: develop, test & deploy pricing & risk-management library for OTC trading, code optimization and identify critical bottlenecks in trading.
You will work on projects from inception through to deployment, so you'll be expected to take real ownership of the assets you are building. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, confident performing in a fast-moving, ever-changing trading environment.
Skills and Experience Required
  • Strong knowledge of low-level optimization
  • Deep-level C++ and Python experience
  • Exceptional analytical methods and quantitative skills
  • Sound experience with derivatives & pricing library design
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics from a top-tier university

NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate.
Rewards and Incentives
  • Hugely collaborative environment between teams, not siloed like other firms
  • Competitive compensation: truly flat structure; feel valued for your input and be rewarded for great ideas
  • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems

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
+44 (0)20 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946

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