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C++ Engineer -Crypto Market Making - Selby Jennings

Selby JenningsLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be instrumental in developing cutting-edge, low-latency infrastructure for a prominent crypto market maker, tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for experienced C++ engineers with a background in crypto exchange technology who are eager to build high-performance systems that directly impact global digital asset trading. Apply to contribute to the core technology driving a leading firm in the digital asset space.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
2 weeks ago
C++

Job Description

Built matching engines, exchange connectivity, or market data systems in crypto? Apply to learn more.
Location: London (On-site)

A leading crypto market maker is hiring a C++ Engineer to build the low-latency infrastructure powering trading across global digital asset markets.

What You'll Work On

  • Exchange gateways and market data systems
  • Low-latency order execution infrastructure
  • High-performance C++ services processing real-time trading flows
  • Optimising latency, throughput, and reliability at scale
  • Building infrastructure for 24/7 crypto markets

What They're Looking For

  • 3 -10 years of expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20)
  • Mandatory experience within a leading crypto exchange, market-making firm, or market data provider
  • Deep understanding of market structure, exchange connectivity, market data distribution, and electronic trading workflows
  • Experience developing matching engines, execution platforms, OMS, gateways, or low-latency market data systems
  • Outstanding academic credentials, ideally a First-Class degree (or equivalent GPA) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or another highly quantitative STEM discipline

Why Join?

This is a chance to work directly on the technology that drives a high-performance crypto market-making business. You'll solve complex engineering problems, operate at scale, and build systems where performance and reliability have an immediate impact on trading.

Apply to learn more.

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