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Posted 4 days ago
C++ Software Engineer
Durlston Partners
📍 London
Banking and Financial ServicesHybrid
Job description
<p><strong>C++ Software Engineer – High-Frequency Trading </strong></p><p><br><br>Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.<br></p><p><br></p><p>A systematic trading firm of similar calibre to leading names in the space is seeking exceptional C++ Software Engineers to join its world-class engineering team. This is a hybrid position, open to candidates based in London or has the right to work in London.</p><p><br></p><p>You will be part of a highly collaborative, low-ego engineering culture that prioritises performance, innovation, and impact. Working alongside some of the brightest minds in quantitative trading and systems engineering, you will build and optimise ultra-low latency, high-throughput systems that operate at scale.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement high-performance C++ systems for low-latency trading</li><li>Optimise existing code for speed and reliability under production workloads</li><li>Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and fellow engineers to develop scalable infrastructure</li><li>Work across the full software lifecycle in a fast-paced, agile environment</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later)</li><li>Deep understanding of systems programming, multithreading, memory management, and performance tuning</li><li>Experience in low-latency environments such as trading, networking, gaming, or real-time systems</li><li>Solid background in Linux development and networking protocols</li><li>Previous experience in HFT, proprietary trading, or quantitative finance is highly desirable but not essential</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What’s on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Top-tier compensation, including performance-based bonuses</li><li>Opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging systems</li><li>Flat structure with direct impact and ownership</li><li>Access to some of the most advanced infrastructure in the trading world</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of financial technology without relocating. Ideal for high-level C++ engineers who thrive in performance-critical environments and want to build systems that truly push the limits.</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more or express interest confidentially, feel free to get in touch directly. xwzovoh </p><p><br></p><p>Note: If you don't hear back within 3 days, your application was unfortunately not successful.</p>