We’re partnering with one of the world’s most successful proprietary trading firms to hire exceptional C++ Software Engineers.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology where software quality directly drives trading performance and P&L.

Our client operates in an ultra-low latency, high-stakes environment and is known for combining elite engineering talent, academic rigour, and significant financial backing. They build almost everything in-house and treat engineering as a core competitive advantage.

The Opportunity

As a C++ Software Engineer, you’ll be designing and building high-performance, mission-critical systems that operate at massive scale and microsecond latency. You’ll work closely with traders, researchers, and other engineers to solve complex, real-world problems where the impact of your work is immediate and measurable.

This is not a maintenance role. You’ll be owning core systems, shaping architecture, and pushing modern C++ to its limits.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing high-performance C++ systems for trading, pricing, and market data
• Writing low-latency, highly reliable code in a Linux environment
• Optimising performance across CPU, memory, and network layers
• Collaborating closely with quantitative researchers and traders
• Taking ownership of systems from design through to production

What We’re Looking For

• Strong professional experience in modern C++ (C++17/20+)
• Deep understanding of performance, concurrency, and systems-level programming
• Experience building complex, high-throughput, low-latency applications
• Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OS concepts)
• A mindset that values clean design, code quality, and continuous improvement

Experience in trading or finance is not required — many successful hires come from big tech, systems engineering, gaming, or other performance-critical domains.

Why This Role

• Work for a top-tier trading firm with a global reputation
• Elite compensation: highly competitive base + significant bonus
• Small, high-calibre teams with real ownership and autonomy
• A culture that values engineering excellence over hierarchy
• Access to cutting-edge hardware, tooling, and real-world technical challenges

£150-250k+ package on offer...apply now!