C++ Developer - Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Package

Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading buy-side investment firm is looking for a C++ Engineer to join its low-latency engineering team, building the high-performance infrastructure that powers electronic trading across global markets.

You'll tackle complex performance challenges, optimise latency-sensitive systems, and work alongside world-class engineers on technology where every microsecond counts.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimise ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Improve performance across CPU, memory, networking, and OS layers.
• Build high-performance data structures and messaging systems.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and engineers on business-critical platforms.

Work on cutting-edge low-latency technology.

Solve complex engineering challenges with exceptional colleagues.

Meritocratic culture with genuine ownership and career progression.

Build technology that directly impacts trading performance.

What We're Looking For

• Strong modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).
• Knowledge of performance optimisation, concurrency, and systems design.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another STEM discipline.
• Experience with low-latency or trading systems is a plus.

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