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Mid to Lead C++ Software Engineer – Fully Remote – 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. Founded by a former Kaggle Grandmaster (ranked #1 globally), 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.
  • Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe, the US, or Dubai, or join their hubs in London, Dubai, and more.
  • 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



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