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Senior Quantitative Developer (C++) - Execution Technology

London, United KingdomFull-time2026-08-14 → 2026-10-21

Core

Design, develop, and maintain low-latency C++ execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems for a global alternative investment firm.

Role type

Senior IC quantitative developer (execution technology)

Builds

High-performance infrastructure supporting central trading teams and enabling execution across businesses and regions

Domain

Financial services / Low-latency trading systems

Required skills

C++ (C++17, C++20), multithreading, asynchronous programming, data structures, algorithms, Linux system internals, networking, low-latency system design

Preferred skills

LLM-based tools, Python for quantitative research and performance analysis

Responsibilities

Design and maintain low-latency execution algorithms and order management systems; Partner with trading teams to optimize execution performance; Reduce system latency using advanced network and systems programming techniques; Build systems for historical market data analysis and trading simulations; Develop automated tests and performance benchmarking frameworks; Collaborate with trading teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions