Software Engineer

DURLSTON PARTNERS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Mid to Lead C++ Software Engineer – London – Up to £200k Base

Join a high-performing quantitative trading firm and help shape the future of algorithmic trading.

About the Company

This elite trading firm is redefining market-making across traditional and emerging asset classes, including cryptocurrency. The company builds all its systems from scratch, free from legacy constraints. With fewer than 200 employees, they are expanding rapidly, leveraging advanced machine learning and cutting-edge C++ engineering to drive their trading strategies.

The Opportunity

They are looking for Mid to Lead C++ Software Engineers to design, develop, and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of high-performance computing, algorithmic trading, and machine learning, making a direct impact on the firm’s success.

What You’ll Do

• Build and optimize high-frequency, low-latency trading systems for new and existing markets.
• Collaborate closely with quants and traders to implement sophisticated trading strategies.
• Solve complex performance challenges in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.
• Work alongside some of the best minds in quantitative finance, engineering, and AI.

Why Join Them?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Earn up to £200k base salary, with performance-based bonuses.
• Onsite Role in London: Join their elite team based in London and collaborate directly with experts in the field.
• Minimal Bureaucracy: Focus on innovation, impact, and cutting-edge problem-solving.
• Elite Engineering Culture: Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and quants.

Who They’re Looking For

• Extensive C++ experience, with a focus on performance, concurrency, and optimization.
• Deep knowledge of low-latency systems, HFT, market-making, or similar high-performance environments.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges and pushing boundaries in trading technology.

️ Only considering candidates with HFT experience

Apply now! If you don’t receive a response within three days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.