Salary: £400K TC

Location: London

Client & Role Overview

My client is a top-tier global hedge fund known for investing heavily in world-class technology and research to drive trading performance. They are looking to hire a Senior C++ Low-Latency Quant Developer to join a core front-office team building the trading infrastructure that directly supports execution and central trading.

This role sits at the heart of the business. You’ll design and build ultra-low-latency systems that power execution algorithms, strategy containers and real-time trading across global markets. Working directly with traders and quants, you’ll help unlock new trading opportunities by continuously improving speed, stability and performance.

If you’re excited by writing highly performant C++ and working as close to the market as possible, this is an exceptional opportunity to have real impact.

Skills & Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience building high-performance C++ systems in front-office environments
• Strong modern C++ experience (C++17 / C++20)
• Deep understanding of low-latency, real-time system design
• Excellent knowledge of Linux internals and networking
• Experience building trading systems across equities and/or futures

Why Join?

• Work directly alongside high-performing trading and quant teams
• Core ownership of mission-critical trading infrastructure
• Exceptional compensation and performance bonus
• Fast-moving, intellectually rigorous environment

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 you think you are a strong candidate for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Gracie Shallcross
gracie.shallcross@oxfordknight.co.uk
linkedin.com/in/gracie-shallcross-2450061b6