C++ software engineer - core - fund

Oxford Knight
London

Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

Summary

Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C++ Engineer to join the Core Development team. Despite serving as the hub for managing the substantial operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, the London office retains a lively, positive environment of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

Core Dev is a global group of technologists who architect, build and maintain the algorithmic trading platform. As a C++ Engineer you will design, build and test the infrastructure, tools and systems that drive trading and business needs.

Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit someone who enjoys collaborating on difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' modern C++ programming experience in a Linux environment
  • Solid understanding of computer systems - operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.
  • Deep-level knowledge of object-oriented design and multithreaded programming
  • Experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or related field)

NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary & bonus
  • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
  • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
  • Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact

If this sounds like you, or you would like to know more, please get in touch.

Andy Stirling-Martin

[email protected]

020 3137 9579

linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946


Posted 2025-09-15

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