Design, build and optimize high-performance C++ systems for a proprietary trading firm's infrastructure. Develop exchange connectivity, market data and execution systems with direct impact on trading performance. Requires strong commercial C++ experience and high-frequency trading background.
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C++ Software Engineer
Fully Remote 📍
I'm partnering with a highly successful proprietary trading firm that is looking to hire a C++ Software Engineer to build the systems that power its high-frequency trading infrastructure.
You'll work on performance-critical software responsible for market data, exchange connectivity and trade execution, helping to improve the speed, reliability and efficiency of live trading systems. Working closely with traders, quantitative researchers and fellow engineers, you'll take ownership of projects from design through to deployment in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
This is an opportunity to join a small, highly technical team where engineering work has a direct impact on trading performance and successful ideas can move quickly from concept to production.
What you'll do
• Design, build and optimise high-performance C++ systems used in a high-frequency trading environment
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• Develop and improve exchange connectivity, market data and execution infrastructure
• Improve latency, throughput and reliability across distributed systems
• Build clean, maintainable software using modern C++
• Work closely with traders and quantitative researchers to deliver ideas into production
• Profile, benchmark and optimise system performance
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firm's trading platform and engineering tooling
What we're looking for
• Strong commercial experience with modern C++
• Experience within HFT/electronic trading/market making
• Experience building high-performance, distributed or latency-sensitive systems
• Good understanding of networking and concurrent programming
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• Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to tackle complex technical challenges
Why join?
✅ Fully remote across the UK & Europe
✅ Small, highly selective team of engineers, traders and researchers
✅ Direct ownership of projects from idea to production
✅ Flat structure with minimal bureaucracy
✅ Performance-critical systems with immediate business impact
✅ Highly competitive compensation
We look forward to your application. Please reach out to Chris Williams with any questions.
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