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  • High-Frequency Network Engineer (Microwave) – London / Singapore

    Crypto High-Frequency Trading

    London / Singapore

    New Listing

    Total Comp: 130-400k

     

    Bridging the gap between traditional finance and the ever-evolving world of digital assets, this successful crypto trading and investments firm is looking to further expand with a talented engineer skilled in microwave network design.

    As a high-frequency network engineer, your focus will be designing, implementing and optimizing ultra-low-latency network infrastructure for the HFT platform, including RF link planning, site selection, and propagation analysis. You’ll collaborate with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams to improve network performance, ensuring compliance with telecom regulations, spectrum usage policies and licencing requirements.

    Requirements:

    • 1-7 years’ experience in high-frequency or low-latency networking, with expertise in microwave networks
    • In-depth knowledge of RF engineering, link budget analysis, antenna alignment
    • Solid network protocols background: TCP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, multicast, PTP timing synchronization
    • Network hardware skills – Cisco, Arista, Juniper – & low-latency networking techniques
    • Hands-on experience with network performance tuning, latency measurement, & packet analysis, e.g. Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.
    • Familiarity with Linux networking, automation (Python, Bash, Ansible), and network monitoring tools
    • Experience with cloud networking for AWS and GCP

    Desirable:

    • Background in HFT or financial trading infrastructure
    • Experience with dark fiber, optical networking, and proprietary RF solutions
    • Familiarity with network time synchronization technologies (PTP, GPS, atomic clocks)

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary (130-400k)
    • Work with the smartest people in one of the fastest-growing and most exciting industries
    • Greenfield work / big impact

     

    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.

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  • Trading Technology Developer (C#)

    Leading global hedge fund

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: £100-150k base + £40-70k+ bonus (2 hires to be made at either end of this range)

    Experience: 4-15 years (2 hires to be made at either end of this range)

     

    A successful, mid-sized British fund looking for a C# full-stack developer with hands-on experience of in-house trading and risk applications to join their London (head office) team.

    In this role, you’ll draw on your strong technical skills to take ownership and build out the trading and risk systems, covering all aspects of the software development process. You’ll need strong communication skills to understand traders’ requirements, as well as strong C# development to design and implement solutions.

    This is a great opportunity to grow your career over the next few years. To be successful, you’ll enjoy facing off to the business and have a proactive approach.

    Skills and Experience Required 

    • Around 4-15 years of professional experience
    • C# development experience (UI (React) exposure / full-stack experience is a nice-to-have)
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Front office exposure

    Desirable

    • Familiarity with order management systems (OMS) or e-trading systems would be ideal
    • FIX and messaging protocols nice to have
    • Commercial experience in Python

    Benefits

    • Excellent salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • High degree of ownership and impactful work
    • Positive, collegial culture encourages knowledge sharing

     

    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.

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  • Senior HFT Quant – Bratislava

    Crytocurrency HFT Firm

    Bratislava (Slovakia)

    New Listing

    About the Company

    A team of 120 people, primarily Engineers, Traders, and Quants, focused on high frequency trading, with approximately 1% of global crypto trading volume. A bit unconventional:

    • Self-Taught: Founders do not come from any of the big HFTs.
    • No VCs: They chose to have no venture capitalists on the cap table—this spot is for colleagues.
    • Central Hub in Bratislava: They made Bratislava their central hub, not London or Amsterdam.

    About the Position

    Looking for someone who can enrich existing knowledge and bring HFT experience that will be crucial for the future of the company.

    • Team Dynamics: Work in small teams and expand upon existing research ideas while generating your own. These ideas could range from modest improvements to entirely new strategies.
    • Ownership: You will be the primary driver of research direction and responsible for the modeling, testing, and monitoring of your strategies in production.
    • Collaboration: Collaboration is key. Team members are expected to share findings and knowledge with others.

    Must-Haves

    • 5+ years of quant experience in HFT
    • Deep understanding of probability and statistics, data modeling skills, and scientific thinking
    • Some coding skills (e.g. Python)
    • Willingness to relocate to Bratislava

    Nice-to-Haves (Absolutely Not Necessary)

    • Crypto experience
    • Ability to write production-grade code
    • People management experience

    Compensation

    The compensation package consists of four parts: cash, equity, bonuses, and the ability to invest in the fund.

    • Equity: Five-year equity grants are part of the total compensation package. Skin-in-the-game is a big upside if the company succeeds.
    • Bonuses: Bonuses are awarded twice a year, based on individual and company performance. These are discretionary.
    • Fund Investment: Opportunity to invest in the fund that has generated annualized net returns of over 50% since its inception in 2017.

    Working there

    Fostering a culture of transparency, ownership, and autonomy, every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact. Clear objectives are prioritized, giving you the freedom to innovate and grow in a supportive, high-performing environment.

    My client values exceptional talent over a perfect match to a job description. If their vision and values resonate with you, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s explore how you can be part of shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading!

     

    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.

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  • Angular Developer – Remote (Europe / ME working hours)

    Crypto Prop Trading Firm

    Remote

    New Listing

    Salary: up to ~$150k base + $70k bonus

     

    Summary:

    This growing crypto trading firm has seen steady growth over the last 4-5 years: not being adversely affected by the wild swings in crypto success due to their robust and sensible strategies.

    Looking for a bright, talented Angular Developer to help shape the future of crypto trading. This is a pivotal role focused on building and optimizing highly responsive trading dashboards with Angular and Typescript. You’ll collaborate closely with the dashboards’ end users – in-house traders – as well as data engineers and back-end developers to implement seamless user interfaces and enable real-time decision-making & market analysis.

    This role offers the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology, grow professionally, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    Skills and Experience Required:

    • Minimum 3-5 years’ front-end development experience predominantly in Typescript and Angular
    • Strong skills in Angular 15+
    • Proficiency with NGXS (state management)
    • Solid understanding and application of RxJS for reactive programming
    • Knowledge of RESTful APIs & WebSocket integrations for real-time data updates
    • Must be ok (and keen!) to attend paid-for workations 2x a year to catch up with colleagues and maintain a good working culture

    Desirable:

    • Experience with Nx monorepo architecture.
    • Full-stack development experience with back-end Python
    • CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks knowledge for Angular applications

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salaries + performance-based bonuses
    • Flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance
    • Work with the smartest people in one of the fastest-growing and most exciting industries
    • Biannual week-long ‘workations’: get to know your colleagues in person on regular work retreats
    • Relocation package available if required

     

    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.

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  • Devops/High Performance Trading Systems Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    One of the largest global HFT funds is looking for a talented and dynamic engineer for one of their growing quant trading teams to work on a wide range of exciting and challenging projects.

    You will collaborate extensively with traders and technologists, taking ownership of both trading & operational issues, as well as the deployment process for production trading, with a view to making it fault-tolerant and scalable. This will involve writing and maintaining a complex Python infrastructure alongside configuration management of the production servers.

    Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. If you’re keen to learn about automated electronic trading, and can solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, this role is for you.

    Requirements

    • Strong Python & Linux skills, with some C++/SQL knowledge preferable
    • Solid debugging skills in code development and infrastructure
    • Good instincts surrounding performance vs simplicity trade-offs
    • Comfortable taking ownership of projects & capable of driving multiple projects through to completion simultaneously
    • Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

    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.

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  • Systems Software Engineer

    Innovative Algo Trading

    London

    New Listing

    This is one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms, looking for systems engineers well-versed in Python programming.

    This role offers motivated engineers a number of varied responsibilities plus the opportunity to have a significant impact on a critical part of existing and growing infrastructure. Your main focus will be tool development in Python, both improving and integrating existing tools and libraries across the platform, as well as designing and building new ones.

    The successful Systems Engineer will be someone who loves to be challenged and thrives in fast-paced environments. You’re a big fan of open-source software, adept at effective multitasking and a keen proponent of automation: why do the same task twice manually?

    Requirements

    • 2+ years of experience, including strong Python programming skills
    • Highly proficient in debugging and quickly analysing problems
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
    • Excellent understanding of CompSci fundamentals
    • Top-notch communication skills

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of Debian operating system; systems configuration management; CI/CD tools & processes; networking protocols

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact
    • Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre

     

    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.

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  • Senior Deep Learning Researcher | London, Amsterdam or Remote

    Leading Algo Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam / London,Remote

    New Listing

    Location: London, Amsterdam or Remote

     

    About the Role:

    Senior Deep Learning Researcher with a strong background in ML, mathematical statistics, and modern DL architectures. You will contribute to cutting-edge research in foundational models, including LLMs, multi-modal, multi-domain, and continual learning frameworks.

    Key Requirements:

    • Experience in top applied research labs (e.g. DeepMind, Google Brain, OpenAI, Meta).
    • PhD in CS, EE, Mathematics, or a related field.
    • Published research in A* conferences (ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI, KDD).
    • Hands-on experience with deep learning architectures and foundational models.
    • Strong programming skills (Python preferred).

    Interview Process:

    1. Intro meeting with hiring manager (1 hour)
    2. First technical interview (ML & research) (2 hours)
    3. Second technical interview (research & coding) (4 hours)
    4. Culture fit interview with recruiters (1 hour)

     

    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.

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  • Senior Rust & Desktop Framework Engineer (Contract) – NYC

    Innovative Algo Trading

    New York City

    New Listing

    Summary

    My client is a world-class hedge fund, looking to hire an exceptional senior-level developer as they build a a Rust-powered next-gen smart desktop platform.

    You’ll be expected to have deep experience with the Rust programming language, performance optimizations, and desktop application frameworks. You will join the UI/UX team and collaborate with colleagues in Cloud, DevOps, and various other stakeholders, to ensure that the platform delivers apps with near-native performance, and a fantastic user experience.

    This role would suit an outstanding communicator who enjoys managing projects from the architecture and build stage through to performance tuning & optimization, alongside mentoring other developers and championing Rust best practices.

    Requirements

    • Significant in-depth Rust experience, developing high-performance applications
    • Knowledge of Tauri, Electron or similar multi-window desktop technologies; custom WebView-based solutions experience would be ideal
    • Strong understanding of async Rust, multithreading, event loops, and performance tuning in a production environment
    • Solid web tech stack experience, e.g. modern frontend frameworks (React); Typescript, Node.js, or Next.js.

    Desirable

    • Experience in finance or other high availability industries
    • Kafka, Kinesis, or other event-streaming frameworks experience

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus + world-class benefits
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • New ideas are always welcomed; career development is encouraged
    • High-performance engineering culture with the chance to work with industry leaders

     

     

    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.

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  • Software Developer, C++ | Singapore

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore

    New Listing

    Salary: up to 250-275k SGD base

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide looking for an outstanding C++ Software Developer to join one of their in-house trading teams as they design a low-latency, high throughput trading and research system.

    Enjoying high levels of autonomy, in this role you will use clean, efficient code to design and develop various components for the high frequency trading platform, collecting quotes and trades from exchanges around the world. You’ll also contribute to the development and optimization of large-scale parallel computation problems, and improve performance by optimizing efficiency of machine learning-based algorithms.

    The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment and have highly analytical problem-solving abilities.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of practical experience in C++ and 3 years with Python
    • Strong proficiency with data structures, algorithms, and OOP
    • Sound experience using other programming languages, e.g. Java
    • Solid working knowledge of Linux and SQL
    • Self-starter, with a passion for innovation and building systems from scratch

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • Platform Developer

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

     

    Summary

    This is a superb opportunity for a well-organised and pragmatic engineer with a passion for concise, efficient code to join the team who design, develop and maintain the infrastructure at this tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm.

    A complex and involved role, you will be designing, developing and striving to always improve the platforms and tooling, and also automating complex processes to reduce manual tasks. You will maintain the current infrastructure and tooling while constantly evaluating new technologies and techniques, choosing those which could be applicable.

    The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record with a scientific degree from a top-tier university, have a minimum of three years’ experience as a DevOps Engineer where you designed tools to automate processes for your team and the wider business.

    Requirements

    • Demonstrable experience of automation, e.g. tools you developed, what impact they had, etc.
    • Excellent development skills using Python or Go
    • At least one of the following: Linux, networking, storage technologies
    • Experience of standard development tools, e.g. git, IDEs, CI/CD, test-driven techniques
    • Previous exposure to one of the following would be highly desirable: containerisation; monitoring applications; logging tools; configuration management; knowledge of trading systems.

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation package
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Challenging work within a truly flat structure; ideas from everyone are encouraged and evaluated
    • Generous benefits package, including life & health insurance, pension, onsite gym, yoga, climbing wall, pool & table tennis and regular staff social events

     

    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.

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  • C++ Senior Software Developer – London

    Prop Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    Join a sophisticated technology team in the London office of a prop trading house that places software development at the centre of business strategy. This team have the responsibility of a trading group and a core infra team.

    This role is for a senior engineer who is able to take on problems at all levels of the software stack, including low-level code to drive network hardware, super reliable high-performance trading infrastructure and time-saving internal tools. You will be taking ownerships of projects and writing production code from day one.

    Working collaboratively alongside the traders, this is very much a hands-on role with a real impact on improving people’s daily work. The development team enjoys great flexibility when planning roadmaps and deciding which features to implement.

    Requirements

    • BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
    • Expert-level experience programming in C / C++11/17/20/23 and Python
    • Previous finance experience, or other significant hands-on development
    • Linux guru
    • Ability to juggle a lot of priorities and continuously deliver
    • Interest in finance / machine learning / big data and/or robotics are pluses

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Vibrant, flexible and inspiring work environment with excellent rewards
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Free food / gym onsite

     

    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.

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  • Data Engineer – HFT – London

    Leading Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading HFT firm is looking for a dynamic software engineer to join one of their most successful quant trading teams. Collaborating extensively with traders and other technologists, you’ll design, write and maintain a complex Python infrastructure. This role is as front office as developers come within the firm without being a Quant.

    The ideal candidate will be passionate about: data, development, and keen to learn about automated electronic trading. They are very keen to see people with an interest in sports / sports betting. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, with a focus on processes that are robust, scalable and fault-tolerant. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

    The trading team see technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies.

    Financial experience is not essential; just an eagerness to learn, and learn quickly.

    Requirements

    • Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to make the right engineering decisions to achieve maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
    • Solid knowledge of Python and Linux (some C++ preferable)
    • Self-directed; able to take ownership of several projects at once
    • Knowledge of SQL, Redis, InfluxDB is a bonus
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
    • An interest in sports / sports betting is advantageous

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Collaborative and rewarding work environment and culture
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • Python Quant Dev

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a cross-asset team on the company’s biggest and most profitable trading group.

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is seeking an experienced Python QD.

    Collaborating extensively with talented researchers and technologists, you will develop new research infrastructure and look at ways to improve the production systems that power the business. Working in a dynamic, energetic environment, finding solutions to complex technical problems will enable productivity to increase and the entire business to grow. They are very keen to see people with an interest in sports / sports betting.

    Technology is viewed as a crucial component of their continued success. The successful Python quantitative developer will be passionate about development, highly driven and excel when given ownership of projects and responsibilities. You’ll be expected to have superb problem-solving skills and a proven track record with large data sets.

    Requirements

    • Solid experience working with Python on large distributed systems
    • Strong Linux platform skills
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
    • An interest in sports / sports betting is advantageous

    NB: Please do not apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • C++ Developer

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide are looking to expand their in-house trading team with a talented software developer well-versed in modern C++.

    Enjoying high levels of autonomy, the successful candidate will design, develop and implement a low-latency, high-frequency trading platform. You will also contribute to the development and optimization of large-scale parallel computation problems involving large amounts of shared data, and improve performance by optimizing the efficiency of machine learning-based algorithms.

    The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of practical experience in C++ and 3 years with Python
    • Professional experience of C++ 14/17/20
    • Strong proficiency with data structures, algorithms, and OOP
    • Sound experience using other programming languages, such as Java
    • Solid working knowledge of Linux and SQL
    • Self-starter, with a passion for innovation and building systems from scratch

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + bonuses
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Benefits including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • C++ Developer (HFT)

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    Not your standard financial services provider, this firm prides itself on its flat hierarchy, avoiding bureaucracy whilst rewarding people on merit and excellence. Specialists within electronic market-making in FX, equity, fixed income and commodity markets, they have one of the best names in the industry.

    Based in London, Chicago, Sydney & Amsterdam, they are looking to expand their low-latency team with a developer well-versed in modern C++ (C++11 onwards). They design, build and maintain the entire software stack and everything they build is used in-house, trading over $175 billion of assets every day.

    Requirements

    • Strong knowledge of C++11 onwards (they have a completely post-2011 codebase)
    • Sound understanding of what happens inside a computer when your code is running, e.g. caching, paging & system calls, how these work and why. (Knowledge of execution pipeline in a modern CPU is a bonus.)
    • Good proficiency in mathematics, especially being comfortable with calculus and matrices (as much of the work involves designing and implementing numerical algorithms)
    • Familiarity with common algorithms and data structures and their performance trade-offs
    • Practical experience designing and implementing complex software systems is a plus
    • Experience with Linux and/or Python is a plus, but by no means a necessity
    • Financial experience is NOT required

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Significant compensation package – you are making a direct impact on the PnL – they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with highly engaged colleagues
    • Culture of trust, innovation and scientific rigour

     

    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.

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  • Python Developer

    Innovative Algo Trading

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £150k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity for all-star coders at one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms. The Systems Development team builds and maintains the infrastructure and software platform used by all Systems teams to manage servers and networks.

    As a Python Developer, your workload will be varied, offering great opportunities to improve and have a huge impact. Your main focus will be tool development (in Python), both improving and integrating existing tools and libraries across the platform, as well as designing and building new ones.

    The successful Python Developer loves to be challenged and thrives in fast-paced environments. You’re a big fan of open-source software, adept at effective multitasking and a proponent of automation – why do the same task twice manually?

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of experience, including strong Python programming skills
    • Highly proficient in debugging and analysing problems quickly
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
    • Excellent understanding of CompSci fundamentals
    • Bonus points for knowledge of: Debian operating system, systems configuration management and/or CI/CD tools and processes

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
    • Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre

     

    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.

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  • C/C++ Developer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: £200k base

     

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for a skilled C/C++ Developer. You will join a growing quant trading team to evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the team’s infrastructure, including execution, signal generation, model building and back testing.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech, academic and start-up industries. Collaborating extensively with traders and technologists, you can expect exposure to a wide range of exciting and challenging projects. These will include high performance computing, software design and big data, developing high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

    Technology is viewed by the traders as a crucial component of their continued success. The successful C/C++ Developer will have exceptional communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable taking ownership of projects and responsibilities.

    Requirements

    • Solid C/C++ development experience, including low- and high-level optimization
    • Strong instincts around performance vs simplicity tradeoffs, engineering for maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
    • Good Linux platform skills and experience
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

    NB: Please do not apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Have a direct impact and be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

    Apply by Email Copy URL
  • Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Singapore or Hong Kong

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore or Hong Kong

    New Listing

    Salary: up to 250-275k SGD base

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide looking for skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer developer to support and maintain their Linux trading infrastructure on a day-to-day basis.

    This is a pivotal role where you will lead designs of major software components and systems to improve the availability, latency and efficiency of trading services. To achieve this, you’ll provide level II support (including emergency response, planned changes, and advanced performance troubleshooting), contribute tools & services, regularly interact with trading and core engineering, and provide guidance and mentorship to team members.

    The ideal candidate will have a systematic approach to problem solving, and experience of architecting, developing and troubleshooting systems.

    Requirements

    • Strong experience in a Linux production environment, with prior experience in software engineering
    • Expert knowledge of Python and Bash
    • Regular use and development of automation & monitoring tools, e.g. config management, source control, CI/CD, automated deployment
    • Good understanding of OS concepts and internals of Linux
    • Working knowledge of Intel-based hardware and server components
    • Understanding of server-side networking and typical network protocols

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

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

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  • Software Engineer (Any OO)

    Systematic Hedge Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

     

    Company:

    This hedge fund, with a cool start-up vibe, is the next big thing in systematic trading. Using the best technology and tools in the market, they are developing proprietary trading strategies, technology and algorithms to make tens of thousands of trades per second.

    Technology is central to the success of this company: they rely heavily on the ultra-low latency of trades and high performance code, proudly branding themselves 97% tech-driven and ‘more like a software house’ than a bank. Although they work with a range of technologies – C++/Java/C# – candidates with any OO experience will be considered.

    This is an entirely UK-based fund and is one of the best performing systematic prop funds over the last 10 years. All of the major decision-makers are based in London – which is a very rare advantage.

    Position:

    They are seeking several strong developers to join the EU development team based in London. With experience developing in OO languages [C++ or Java or C#] you will work on one of the core trading systems. While you need NO financial knowledge, you should be keen to learn.

    This role is business facing; working with traders to implement new ideas and further enhance the in-house developed trading applications whilst maintaining scalability.

    Your key responsibilities will be to produce the best trading tools in London. Finding new techniques on how to improve trading algorithms and systems, as well as improving performance on the current system will be crucial.

    Required:

    • Excellent OO knowledge [C++ / Java / C#]
    • Degree (or relevant qualification) – preferably Computer Science or numerate subject
    • Desire and ability to learn more, particularly about financial markets
    • Commercially aware, priorities in business context
    • Strong team-oriented attitude with natural inclination to share and collaborate

    Helpful:

    • Understanding and experience developing mission-critical, performance-sensitive, real-time systems
    • Experienced in multithreaded (and preferably network) software development
    • Cross-platform development [Windows and Linux]
    • Thorough understanding of software development methodologies – especially scrum/agile methods
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits:

    • Incredible salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Daily catering – breakfast, lunch, plus a fully stocked kitchen
    • Chill-out area with pool table, table tennis, TV and Playstation
    • Competitive annual leave, health & life insurance, gym membership
    • Two discretionary performance-related bonuses a year

     

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  • C++ Engineer – London

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: £200k base

     

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for an expert C++ engineer to join their core UI team. Their projects include applications for real-time trading and generation of information-rich visualizations based on archived data.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech and start-up industries. This team serves the UI needs across the business, and this role will involve writing highly optimized code for high-performance back-ends running on Linux to process huge amounts of data. There will also be an opportunity to do full-stack work, contributing to the C++ front-end code for Qt desktop applications, as well as Typescript/React for web applications.

    Here, technology is viewed as key to their continued success. The successful C++ Engineer will be passionate about development, have a strong work ethic and be motivated to continually learn and improve.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4+ years’ modern C++ development experience (C++ 11/14/17/20)
    • Solid experience of Linux and low-level systems programming
    • Knowledge of and ability to develop scalable back-end services
    • Skilled at writing reliable code, and providing code review feedback to others
    • Bonus points for any of: Typescript/Javascript, React, Qt, Python

    NB: Please do not apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary + bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • C/C++ Core Systems

    Innovative Algo Trading

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: £200k + bonus

     

    Summary 

    Not your traditional HFT firm, this company takes a scientific approach to trading financial products. They’re looking for a modern C++ engineer to help drive their expansion into the EU, US and APAC markets. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds – maths, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering – they have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development.

    This is an extremely high-impact role – contributing to the bottom line from day one. You will work closely with the algo and operations teams, and you will be expected to own the process of entering new markets while managing the continuing & ongoing process of optimizing trading in existing markets.

    Requirements

    • Modern C++ (17/20) experience is a must-have
    • Familiarity with UNIX operating systems and comfort at a command line
    • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to describe software designs at all technical knowledge levels
    • Self-starter, with a passion for coding, tinkering, reading, exploring, breaking things, etc., in your spare time
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related field)
    • Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus

    NB: Please do not apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + benefits
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
    • Gain broad exposure to both technical and business aspects of trading

     

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  • Python Quantitative Researcher – London

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for a self-driven quantitative researcher to join their centralised Latency team where you will draw on your problem-solving skills and data science/statistics experience to analyse billions of collected trading data points and unearth competitive edges.

    This role offers the opportunity to develop both business and technical expertise; working closely with trading teams to perform post-trade statistical analysis and identify relationships between business metrics  and changes on the infrastructure technology. You’ll also investigate and design data mining and machine learning algorithms.

    Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. This role would suit a curious, highly collaborative researcher who has demonstrated the ability to independently drive projects to completion.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 2+ years’ experience
    • Hands-on programming experience in Python with a focus on data science & analytics
    • Sound experience in Machine Learning and Statistics
    • Outstanding problem-solving capabilities
    • Bonus points for experience with C++, SQL and network protocols

    NB: Please do not 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
    • Unique culture where you can fulfil your potential through collaboration and mutual respect

     

    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.

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  • FPGA Trading Team

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for exceptional FPGA engineers to join an elite global team to design and build the next generation of hardware solutions.

    Collaborating with technologists and traders, you will provide hardware systems in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute and real-time acceleration. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on co-designing hybrid hardware/software solutions.

    They see technology as a key component of their continued success. The ideal candidate will have a mix of traditional RTL development and software skills, strong work ethic, and the drive to continually learn and improve.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ proven track record of hands-on FPGA development where you have taken ownership
    • Ideally you’ll have C++ experience too
    • Solid knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems
    • 3+ years of SystemVerilog / Verilog / VHDL experience
    • Good understanding of technology tradeoffs, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
    • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or related)

    NB: Please do not apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

    Desirable

    • Any of the following: Linux, scripting language proficiency (preferably Python), high level synthesis flows, familiarity with Jenkins CI / Github / ctypes / SWIG

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • Quantitative Developer – London

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player. This leading quant firm has a fantastic opportunity on their centralised trading team where you will draw on your quantitative problem-solving skills and advanced statistical techniques to build and enhance market prediction models.

    They are ideally looking for a platform engineer who has built and improved quant infrastructure.

    This role is perfect for an experienced developer who can pull together all of their previous skills and expertise to lead, architect and create a platform designed to be a critical tool for this team both now and for many years in the future.

    Technology is viewed as a crucial component of their continued success. The successful quant developer will be a self-starter, thrive under pressure and excel when given ownership of projects and responsibilities. Work is varied; example projects include:

    • Investigate and design data mining and machine learning algorithms
    • Research modeling and forecasting future price actions
    • Develop and improve scalable quant research frameworks using Python and C++
    • Serve as an advisor across a the business, providing new and innovative solutions

    Requirements

    • 3 – 8 years’ solid dev experience (in financial markets would be ideal)
    • Strong C++, Python
    • Experience building and improving quant infrastructure would be ideal
    • Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research (or equivalent)

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • C++/FPGA Developer – London

    Leading Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading quant firm is looking for exceptional C++/FPGA engineers. This role will be working on a very successful HFT desk within an elite global team where you’ll design and build the next generation of hardware solutions.

    Collaborating with technologists and traders, you will provide hardware systems in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute and real-time acceleration. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on co-designing hybrid hardware/software solutions.

    This firm sees technology as a key component of their continued success. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn new cutting-edge technologies, and have a proven record of solving unstructured problems.

    Requirements

    • Must be able to write C/C++ in a commercial environment
    • Solid knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems
    • A mix of traditional RTL development + software skills
    • Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, where accuracy is crucial
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • C++ Software Engineer – Amsterdam

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm looking for an outstanding C++ software engineer to join one of their in-house trading teams based in Amsterdam as they design a low-latency, high throughput trading and research system.

    Enjoying high levels of autonomy, in this role you will use clean, efficient code to design and develop various components for the high frequency trading platform, collecting quotes and trades from exchanges around the world. You’ll also shape the future of the core engineering team through regular interviewing.

    The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment and have highly analytical problem-solving abilities. Some knowledge of crypto would be ideal too.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of practical experience in C++
    • Strong proficiency with data structures, algorithms, and OOP
    • Sound experience using other programming languages, e.g. Java, Python
    • Solid working knowledge of Linux
    • Degree in Computer Science or related field
    • Experience in financial and crypto markets is a plus

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • Production Software Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for pragmatic Python engineers to join their Production Engineering group in their agile, London-based application team.

    This role offers the opportunity to work directly with users, building clean, easy-to-use solutions for complex real-world problems. You’ll be involved in every aspect of software engineering, from understanding users’ needs and gathering requirements, to system architecture design and coding. You’ll also be exposed to a wide range of technologies: Python and Go to build application back-ends, Django/Flask/Dash/React for the front ends, and others including Kubernetes, Kafka, and more.

    Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. If you love working on technically challenging problems, learning new things in a collaborative, supportive environment, this role would be perfect for you.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 2+ years’ experience
    • Strong hands-on Python programming experience, keen to learn new technologies
    • Good understanding of Linux administration
    • Passionate about writing quality, testable code
    • Skilled at managing priorities, able to switch between multiple projects at once
    • Bonus points for trading industry experience

    NB: Please do not apply if you are 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
    • Unique culture where you can fulfil your potential through collaboration and mutual respect

     

    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.

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  • Data Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading global quant firm is looking for a pragmatic data engineer with experience of ETL pipelines to join the quantitative sports trading team. Despite serving as the hub for managing the substantial operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, the London office couples the lively, positive environment of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    Collaborating extensively with technologists and quantitative analysts, you will be responsible for evolving, improving and maintaining all aspects of the sports trading data platform, covering everything from building a world-class data backbone and creating and maintaining ETL pipelines, to identifying ways to improve reliability, efficiency and data quality.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. The successful Data Engineer will be passionate about solving difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

    If you’re a driven, dynamic individual with an unvarying focus on staying ahead of the ever-changing markets, this role would be perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • Significant experience with Python and development in a Linux environment
    • Experience of working with large datasets
    • Deep knowledge of the DMBS landscape
    • Experience of building and maintaining ETL pipelines

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • C++20 Developer Tech Lead

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £250k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading global quant firm looking for a talented engineer with experience in modern C++ to join the quantitative sports trading team. Despite serving as the hub for managing the substantial operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, the London office couples the lively, positive environment of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    Collaborating extensively with technologists and quantitative analysts, you will be responsible for evolving, improving and maintaining all aspects of the sports betting platform, covering everything from execution and signal generation to model building and back testing.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. The successful C++20 Developer will love solving difficult technical problems and be comfortable with owning multiple projects simultaneously.

    If you’re a driven, dynamic individual with an unvarying focus on staying ahead of the ever-changing markets, this role would be perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • Substantial skills in C++ (Data structures, STL, Boost, C++11/14/17/20)
    • Solid experience working on a Linux platform
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
    • Comfortable being involved in DevOps
    • Knowledge of common database technologies

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of distributed systems, multithreading and/or operating systems
    • Interest in (or experience of) sports betting

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • Platform Performance Engineer – London

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

    Location: London

     

    Summary

    Not your standard algo trading firm, this leading market-maker takes pride in its flat hierarchy, teamwork, and rewarding people on merit and excellence. Specialists within electronic market-making in FX, equity, fixed income and commodity markets, they have one of the best names in the industry and attract the best talent.

    They’re now seeking a Platform Performance Engineer to join one of the trading application teams, initially to focus on the performance (both throughput and latency) of cloud-based hosts, but also to be responsible for the performance of a global, co-located trading system.

    To begin with, you’ll drive cost efficiency of existing trading deployments and look at on-prem work, e.g. hardware-specific instrumentation & co-ordination of A/B performance experiments. Future projects may cover adapting AWS-based deployment to new clouds (e.g. GCP) and integrating all AWS provisioning into the trading team’s inventory management system over time.

    Requirements

    • Passionate about closely examining impact-oriented performance work, especially in cloud
    • Familiarity with standard Linux tooling, particularly network diagnostics
    • Deep knowledge (or keen to acquire deep knowledge) of protocols including TCP, WebSockets, HTTP, TLS, FIX
    • Comfortable using a statically typed programming language
    • Experience with infrastructure-as-code techniques and tools, such as Terraform

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Significant compensation package – you are making a direct impact on the PnL
    • Collaborative and friendly environment where everyone is valued and treated as an individual
    • Outstanding benefits, including electric vehicle/cycle to work schemes, annual health screening, and workplace nursery scheme
    • Cutting-edge, beautiful offices in central London or Singapore

     

    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.

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  • Python Engineer – Crypto

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £175k + bonus

     

    Summary

    One of the largest global HFT funds looking for a highly proactive engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.

    In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the crypto landscape and underlying data that powers the firm’s crypto trading business. You’ll join the development group building a robust and resilient back office, responsible for inventory management & monitoring, reconciliations, calculations and reporting. You’ll also collaborate with traders and the ops team, assisting with data management, identifying data integrity issues and solving mission-critical problems.

    Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on development experience
    • Strong Python skills required (some C++ would be a plus)
    • Experience with SQL databases (MySQL and Clickhouse) and messaging solutions (e.g. Kafka) is required
    • Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or its equivalent) from a top-tier university
    • Proponent of clean, robust design

    Desirable

    • Back office experience preferable: good understanding of trade positions, P&L, and how these values are computed from raw trade data
    • Experience with large data volumes processing and distributed systems is a major plus.

    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.

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  • Production Reliability Engineer (Python/Go)

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £200k base

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for an experienced Production Reliability Developer to join their London office.

    This is a high impact role where you will be responsible for the technical support of the direct trading environments during European hours, including daily start-up of the US trading environment. You’ll provide technical knowledge to the business development process for identifying new direct trading opportunities, work with developers to design and implement new features, and build new tools to scale and understand the trading system.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. Unique in their field, this global firm combines the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    Requirements

    • At least 5+ years’ experience supporting a production trading environment
    • Experience supporting trading counterparties
    • Strong skills in Python / Go as well as shell scripting
    • Experience with devops/CICD tools, e.g. Jenkins, ansible, git
    • Advanced Linux and network troubleshooting skills (TCP/IP and multicast)
    • Bonus points for: some C++ experience; REST/gRPC familiarity; FIX protocol knowledge

    NB: Please dont apply if youre 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.

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  • FPGA Engineer – Amsterdam

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    Salary: €250k – 750k

     

    Summary

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the Amsterdam HQ of a tech-focused market maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. With a company culture that’s competitive yet collaborative, they leverage the most advanced technology to ensure they have the fastest and most reliable trading systems in the world.

    At this firm, they pride themselves on being real engineers – not just coders. Working closely with traders to understand business problems, you’ll then design & build hardware-based systems to solve them, owning the development process from end to end. This role would suit someone who stays up to date with the latest low-latency techniques and platforms and looks for ways to integrate them with the trading system.

    The successful FPGA Engineer will be a very hands-on engineer, with a passion for solving challenging problems in a fast-paced environment.

    Requirements

    • Solid experience designing, coding, testing and verifying FPGAs and/or ASICs
    • Strong coding skills using VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog, plus C or C++
    • Background working with RTL synthesis, writing timing, area and other relevant constraints
    • Degree from a top-tier university, in CE, EE, CS or related field

    Nice to have

    • Experience supporting post-silicon bring-up and debugging
    • Experience with digital simulators and self-checking test benches

    Benefits

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop
    • Work with the best people in the industry from over 40 countries in a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package, including fully paid commuting expenses, breakfast and lunch facilities, regular social activities and more
    • Relocation assistance & visa sponsorship provided where necessary

     

    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.

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  • Senior Software/Data Engineering Lead

    Global Investment Bank

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    This is one of the world’s most renowned financial institutions, going through an exciting period of growth in their London office.

    In this role, you will join a highly creative, innovative and passionate team of engineers combining the power of Data Science, AI, ML optimization algorithms and automation to enhance human intelligence and solve business problems at scale. A hands-on, highly critical role, you’ll take on a varied project portfolio: from leading efforts to architect and implement robust and modern cloud-based software solutions to building scalable frameworks to address common data challenges to mentoring junior engineers on the team.

    The successful Senior Software/Data Engineering Lead will be an excellent creative problem solver, a data enthusiast and passionate about the potential of applied data analytics and intelligence to solve real-world problems.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Practical experience of architecting and delivering cloud-based software engineering frameworks
    • Experience with AWS services in relation to data analytics & AI/ML technologies
    • Deep-level knowledge of cloud-native data technologies, modern data engineering practices, frameworks, etc.
    • Excellent full-stack development skills in Python (or similar programming language)
    • Strong SDLC mindset, plus API and microservice development
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Engineering (or related)

    Desirable Experience

    • Interest in data science, AI and ML disciplines
    • Cloud technologies including Kubernetes
    • Data mesh framework and implementation

    Benefits

    • Significant salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • Use the latest tools, languages and frameworks
    • Excellent career growth and professional development is encouraged
    • Flexible working and working from home opportunities (2-4 days WFH a week, role dependent)

     

    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.

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  • C# Software Engineer – Open to any OO

    Leading Discretionary Trading Fund

    London

    New Listing

    This leading UK-based discretionary trading fund, boasting AUM of over $16 billion, are looking for a highly skilled C# developer to join their technology team. This team works directly with the researchers and quantitative professionals to solve the toughest of technical challenges working throughout all areas of business including: Risk Management, Quant Analytics, Front Office and Middle Office. The successful candidate will have an impact from day one as they are encouraged to take ownership of technical projects, such as delivering massively scalable, high-performance computer operations which the whole firm will use.

    Although this a C# role, candidates will be interviewed in their preferred language.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a related field
    • Excellent programming skills, with an in-depth understanding of C# desirable
    • Experience with SQL databases
    • Ability to own all aspects of development projects from start to finish
    • Strong problem-solving ability and a desire to solve business problems

    Tech Stack: C# 9.0, .Net, SQL, React

     

    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.

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  • C++ Developer – Fixed Income

    Fixed Income at World-Leading Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Expected Salary: £180 – £200k TC

     

    A world-leading fund is looking for a highly skilled C++ developer to join their greenfield Fixed Income platform for over 30 Portfolio Managers to use day in, day out. You will build all of the non-linear FI products, FX, Credit and Commodities analytics from scratch. Working closely with trading and researchers, you will ensure that your team provides continuous, uninterrupted, firm-wide real-time risk and PnL.  Candidates can apply from outside of finance if they are fluent in either C++ 14/17/20, however finance experience is desired.

    Requirements:

    • At least a BSc in Computer Science or related subject.
    • Substantial experience using C++14 or later – at least 4 years’ experience using modern C++
    • Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with interest in and exposure to quantitative finance
    • Experience in multithreading, client-server and distributed computing
    • Experience working in Linux environment.

    Desired Requirements:

    • Experience with Fixed Income pricing and risk analytics in Front Office trading Rates / Credit/ FX
    • Experience developing Cross Asset Pricing and Risk Systems
    • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
    • Experience with NoSQL such as MongoDB

    Tech Stack: C++ 17, Python 3.8 , AWS, finance or non-finance

     

    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.

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  • FPGA Developer

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide is looking to expand one of its core engineering teams with a talented FPGA Developer with a keen interest in software engineering.

    Core engineering underpins the firm’s trading strategies providing access to a wide range of global financial markets, including access to new markets, cutting-edge new technical capabilities, and expert market intelligence. In this role, your main focus will be the design, development, testing and deploying some of the fastest, most sophisticated trading systems in the world. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

    The successful FPGA Developer will have a strong mix of traditional RTL design and software development skills. You enjoy using software engineering methodologies to improve the hardware development workflow, and integrating their designs into a larger software stack.

    Requirements

    • Strong FPGA design/development experience
    • Software development experience with a language such as C++ or Java
    • Solid understanding of the Linux operating system
    • Experience with FPGA vendor tools, e.g. Vivado, Quartus
    • Good knowledge of network protocols, e.g. TCP/IP and Ethernet
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field – minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA
    • Minimum 2+ years’ professional experience.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits package, including excellent holiday allowance, medical insurance and reimbursement for health & wellness costs
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • C++ Quant Developer – Systematic Equities | London

    Leading Multi-Strategy IM

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: £150-350k TC

     

    Summary

    Superb opportunity to join one of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds as a Quant Developer within Systematic Equities. This is a high impact role, within a small, entrepreneurial investment team, where you will be building critical trading infrastructure in a highly collaborative environment.

    Working directly with the senior PM and quant researchers, your primary focus will be designing, coding, and maintaining tools for the systematic trading infrastructure. You’ll develop data engineering and prediction tools for the systematic trading of equities, implement technology to enable large-scale computational efforts in quant research, and build and maintain robust data pipelines and databases.

    To succeed in this role, you will have exceptional communication skills, comfortable facing off to the business, with a real drive for collaborative success.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 5+ years’ experience with a strong computer science or engineering background
    • Expert-level C++ programming experience, plus advanced Python
    • Track record in Linux-based development
    • Experience with DevOps functions (e.g. Google Cloud, Airflow, InfluxDB, Grafana)
    • Degree (Masters or PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field, from a top-tier university

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of machine learning and statistical techniques and related libraries
    • Experience as a quantitative developer supporting an intraday (or faster) system
    • Experience with the development practices of large tech (Google/Meta, etc.) or finance firms

    Benefits & Incentives:

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Dynamic, fast-paced environment; excellent career growth opportunities
    • Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere
    • Build and share knowledge with the smartest engineers in the industry

     

    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.

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  • Lead Quant Developer – Systematic Equities | New York

    Leading Multi-Strategy IM

    New York City

    New Listing

    Salary: $250-600k TC

     

    Summary

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for a founding Quant Developer for one of their systematic investment teams. This is a high impact role, within a small, entrepreneurial team, where you will be building robust and scalable trading infrastructure.

    Collaborating with the senior PM and researchers in a high-performing team, work will cover everything from data ingestion, model estimation, trade execution and monitoring trade/position/risk, etc., through to building out backtester for equity focused systematic strategies.

    The successful Quant Developer will be an outstanding communicator, and a fantastic problem-solver with strong analytical skills.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 2+ years of software engineering experience in a collaborative environment
    • Proficiency in Python, and SQL in Linux environment
    • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related STEM field from a top-tier university
    • Real-time systems and operating systems experience
    • Experience working in Linux and the cloud

    Benefits & Incentives:

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Dynamic, fast-paced environment; excellent career growth opportunities
    • Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere
    • Build and share knowledge with the smartest engineers in the industry

     

    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.

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  • KDB / Python Lead Quant Developer – Systematic Equities | London/Dubai

    Leading Multi-Strategy IM

    London / Dubai

    New Listing

    Salary: 200-600k GBP TC

     

    Summary:

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for a Quant Developer to be a founding member of one of their high-frequency systematic equities pods. This is a high impact role, within a small, entrepreneurial team, where you will develop systematic backtesting, visualization/analyzing and a trading platform for global equity strategies.

    To do this, you’ll collaborate with the senior PM and the team, implementing an efficient backtester tool for both simulation and live trading. You’ll also design and implement trading systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and timely execution, as well as sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in mentorship to junior developers.

    The successful Quant Developer will be a fantastic problem-solver with strong analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and apply complex concepts.

    Skills and Experience Required:

    • 3-5+ years’ experience in developing algorithmic trading systems, preferably in systematic equity trading markets
    • Substantial KDB/Q and Python programming experience
    • Good knowledge of modern data science tools stacks, e.g. Jupyter, pandas, numpy, sklearn, with ML experience
    • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related STEM field from a top-tier university
    • Good understanding of using Slurm or similar parallel computing tools

    Benefits & Incentives:

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Dynamic, fast-paced environment; excellent career growth opportunities
    • Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere
    • Build and share knowledge with the smartest engineers in the industry

     

    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.

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  • Python Software Engineer (Data)

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    Python Engineer wanted for systematic arm of globally recognised hedge fund to help build out their continuously evolving data platform in their London office. This opportunity will give you the chance to design, implement and evolve a diverse financial system, including pipeline, repository, data warehouse and data access APIs. You will be working closely with the quant PMs and researchers in a fast-paced environment as you automate and support the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes from various market data vendors.

    They are looking for a passionate engineer with strong financial data knowledge, including security master, financial time series (pricing data, etc.) across multiple asset classes. You’ll need to have solid coding skills (Python, Java/C++, SQL), and experience working with large, complex datasets.

    If you’re self-motivated & proactive with fantastic interpersonal skills, this role is perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ Python experience
    • Broad knowledge & experience of database concepts with proficiency in SQL and stored procedures
    • Knowledge of NoSQL databases and big data technologies
    • Solid experience working with cloud or on-prem technologies and data infrastructure. e.g. workflow management engines, databases, storage & file systems, analytics platforms
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) – minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA
    • Experience with Kafka and/or KDB (or similar high performance time-series processing tech) is a plus

    Benefits

    • Work directly with all parts of the fund
    • Market-leading salaries + bonus
    • Entrepreneurial feel of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support that comes with a large company
    • Inclusive, collaborative work culture

     

    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.

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  • Commodities Quant Developer

    Global Asset Management

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    A world-class hedge fund is looking for an experienced Quant Developer with exceptional comms to support commodity trading by building and supporting custom models, tools and analytics for Portfolio Managers and traders.

    You’ll need to be comfortable delivering solutions in a fast-paced trading environment, and your main focus will be the day-to-day operation and monitoring of the prop commodity systems. A hands-on QD, you’ll collaborate with technology teams across the business to build interfaces with other systems, as well as providing support for the platform and developing written documentation of infrastructure.

    This role would suit someone who works well autonomously and has experience of commodities and trading. The culture here is second-to-none: new ideas are always welcomed, career development is encouraged and the benefits offered are world-class.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ hands-on development experience (working directly with PMs and traders preferred)
    • Strong knowledge of Python, including scientific libraries (pandas, numpy, scipy, etc.), plus experience of at least two other languages
    • Strong knowledge of commodities, or alternative asset classes
    • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Experience with modern software development practices
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) – minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • High-performance engineering culture with the change to work with industry leaders

     

    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.

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  • Production Software Engineer – London

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: Competitive / Market-Leading

     

    Company:

    The role sits in the London office of one of the world’s largest quant trading firms with a unique focus on technology and collaborative problem-solving, trading a wide range of financial products. Technology is central to how they approach their work so you’ll be intimately tied into every area of the business – your work will have a real impact!

    Seeking a talented software engineer who is interested in being part of a live support rotation, interacting directly with the business solving crucial problems, keen to build software to improve the infrastructure, and get stuck into varied project work.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 2+ years of professional experience is essential
    • Ongoing support rotation experience highly advantageous
    • Very strong programming skills in any OO
    • Fantastic communicator at all levels, able to be clear and calm during production incidents
    • Master’s degree (or above) in Computer Science or another highly technical, scientific discipline
    • Linux experience beyond user is a plus

    Benefits:

    • Competitive base salary
    • Generous benefits package, including physical & mental health benefits, excellent holiday entitlement, significant parental leave, retirement benefits, private on-site gym
    • Focus on learning & development with tuition reimbursement
    • Recreation spaces with breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats
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  • Senior Python Engineer

    Tech-Driven Prop Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    This is a leading tech-driven prop trading firm, trading their own capital across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies in markets worldwide. They are looking for an exceptional Python developer to join a brand-new team where you’ll design and build robust, scalable tools and infrastructure to enable Traders and Quant Researchers to do their best work.

    Working on the automated trading platform of the global Delta One business, this role offers the opportunity to influence the design and architecture of a growing system, while also developing revenue-generating solutions and new tools. There is very little red tape, and a rapid feedback loop on the software you build.

    The successful Senior Python Engineer will have a proven track record of independently driving projects to completion and enjoy facing off to the business.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 3+ years’ experience of professional development
    • Deep and demonstrable Python knowledge and understanding
    • Experience of analyzing high performance business requirements and translating to technical specifications
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to teach others
    • Front office experience is highly desirable
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) – minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA

    Benefits:

    • Top of the market compensation package
    • Culture has the lively spirit of a start-up, with stability of a longer-established firm
    • Feel valued for your input and get rewarded for great ideas
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  • Research Technology Developer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    This is a fabulous opportunity for a talented, experienced engineer to join this tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm. Through writing software, the research technology team has built one of world’s largest compute clusters with a single function. In this role, you’ll take on a varied workload: designing the datacentre, choosing the right hardware, tuning OS, storage and networks, writing efficient distribution software for the compute cluster, and more.

    Most of the work is greenfield rather than implementing existing, you’ll be writing systems from the hardware level up. Recent projects included writing a new storage discovery system from scratch and writing a distributed file system.

    With huge amounts of autonomy, you can really make a large impact from day one. You’ll be expected to take time to truly understand the business and its requirements, taking often half-formed requests and delivering what users actually need, not what they asked for.

    The successful candidate will have a track record of outstanding performance, be confident writing whole systems, and a passion to get started growing one of the world’s largest compute clusters out there.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years’ experience, with an extensive understanding of all things tech
    • Excellent infrastructure, networking and programming (preferably Python) skills; a hybrid systems/programmer would be ideal
    • Ability to draw on your knowledge from many layers of the tech stack (network, hardware, OS, software) to devise the best solution
    • Strong knowledge of large-scale infrastructure management, using code as a tool
    • Experience of file systems; can understand GPU performance issues, but can also code
    • Some experience with bare metals is useful
    • An interest in computers from an early age is a plus, most of the team have been coding, tinkering, building systems, exploring, breaking things to see how they work, etc., in their spare time

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation package
    • Solve complex problems from the ground up; ideas from everyone are encouraged and evaluated
    • Extensive benefits package, including life & health insurance, pension, onsite gym, yoga, climbing wall, pool & table tennis, daily breakfast & lunch, and regular social events
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  • Low-Latency Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Summary: 

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Work is organized into small, project-oriented teams, each with the independence and responsibility to make decisions that impact the business.

    Seeking a talented Software Engineer with experience in high-performance low-latency systems. You’ll collaborate with quant researchers and developers, taking a holistic approach to design and optimize the fast-trading systems.

    To be successful, you must have experience of low-level systems programming and optimisation. They are keen to see candidates from both finance and non-finance with experience in any programming language.

    Requirements:

    • Experience with low-level systems programming and optimisation, and working on network applications that require extremely low latency and high throughput
    • Good understanding of, and ability to improve application performance through hardware performance counters and other profiling tools 
    • Thorough understanding of modern computer architecture 
    • Outstanding communication skills, with fluency in English a must-have

    Desirable:

    • Experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations (e.g. Solarflare OpenOnload, TCPDirect, etc.
    • Experience working around the performance challenges of languages with managed runtime (such as Java or C#) and familiarity with a typed functional language

    Benefits and Incentives:

    • Substantial and varied range of project work
    • Market-leading compensation
    • Exciting and enjoyable company culture, including relaxed dress code, huge emphasis on work-life balance, learning outside of the workplace 
    • Collaborative and innovative environment where each person has the opportunity to make a significant impact 
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  • Data Engineer

    World-Leading Innovative Algo Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    This is one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms, looking for a Data Engineer to join their London team – ideally with Python experience. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds – maths, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering – they have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development with data at its core.

    This role offers the opportunity to be a critical part of the trading process where you’ll work side by side with live trading teams to support one of the largest automated trading systems in the world. You’ll be tasked with writing automation, exploring data, collaborating with research and trading colleagues and liaising with a variety of external partners. You’ll also acquire, analyse and prepare data for quantitative research.

    If you eat, sleep and breathe data, and can solve complex problems quickly, this role would be perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • Previous experience in financial markets or working for a financial institution
    • 2+ years’ data engineering experience OR a Computer Science degree (or similar)
    • Solid experience in at least one of: PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MYSQL, and comfortable using other SQL dialects as the job requires
    • Experience with Python would be hugely advantageous
    • Familiarity with the Linux command line
    • Able to provide technical support in a production trading environment
    • ETL pipelines experience is beneficial
    • Track record of working successfully in a collaborative/cross-team environment

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Huge flexibility on remote / work-from-home
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact
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  • Trading Execution Engineer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    As a crucial member of the development team specialising in C# and Python, your primary focus will be the building and enhancing key components for the firm. Working closely with traders and quants, this role offers exposure to many aspects of electronic/algorithmic trading and data management systems as you roll out, support and run strategies. You’ll design clean architecture and leverage state-of-the-art tools and components. They would welcome someone with new ideas who enjoys experimenting new technologies.

    2025 is a big year of growth for this firm; this is the perfect time to apply!

    Requirements

    • 4+ years’ experience in C# or Python – experience working with both languages is strongly preferred
    • Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
    • Experience working within a mature CI/CD process, plus DevOps experience
    • Understanding of structured/unstructured data management tools or techniques
    • Good knowledge of real-time systems, high performance computing and quantitative applications is beneficial
    • Comfortable working autonomously within a global team with excellent communication skills

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Extremely competitive salary and bonus structure – Market leading
    • Ability to have a direct and observable impact
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Senior Software Engineer

    Global News and Market Data Producer

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity for a talented engineer to join the London office of one of the largest global information firms.

    In this role, you will be taking ownership of the full development lifecycle, working closely with stakeholders and other developers to design, build and implement complex, effective solutions that will impact thousands of global users. You will be a real team player, who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a keen enthusiasm for writing reusable, performant code.

    Their tech stack is mostly C++, Python and Javascript, but they are keen to see smart engineers from any OO background. Your programming will make an immediate impact on global markets, so if you’re looking for an exciting new challenge, this is the role for you!

    Requirements

    • Programming experience in any OO language, and a willingness to learn others
    • Sound knowledge of industry best practices for testing, automation and CI/CD
    • Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms
    • Solid experience of managing large-scale projects and/or working with multiple stakeholders to deliver business value
    • A proponent of consistently using the right tool for the job

     Benefits

    • Feel valued – develop impactful solutions to complex, real-world problems
    • Truly collaborative culture across all engineering teams
    • Strong base salaries + bonus
    • Flexible work environment
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  • Quantitative Software Engineer (Python)

    Innovative Algo Trading

    London

    New Listing

    Fantastic opportunity for talented developers at one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms in their London office. This fully automated trading firm has a unique culture that is relaxed, yet exciting and technically stimulating, where you’ll be working with some of the smartest engineers in the industry.

    They are seeking quantitative software engineers with Python expertise to help them develop the next generation of trading strategies.

    To achieve this, you’ll join a trading team whose focus is building medium-frequency systematic trading capabilities. Working closely with engineering colleagues and quant researchers, you’ll be responsible for designing infrastructure and building new tools to power the research and trading environment, advocating for coding best practices within the trading team.

    This role would suit someone who thrives when given end-to-end ownership of exciting projects, enjoys building tools that empower researchers and is keen to share their knowledge on open-source tools and packages.

    Requirements 

    • 3+ years’ software engineering experience, where Python is your main language
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or related field)
    • Substantial experience with Python libraries: numpy, scipy, pandas, matplotlib, sklearn, etc.
    • Passion for building clean, reliable and maintainable software
    • Strong quantitative reasoning skills
    • Highly skilled at multitasking and time management in a fast-paced environment

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
    • Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre
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  • C++ Software Engineer

    Global Algorithmic Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    This leading quant firm is looking for motivated C++ Engineers to join its London office. Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech and start-up industries.

    In this role, you will be tasked with learning all aspects of the existing prop infrastructure trading platform and related technology, and providing development support to the users. This will involve developing new exchange-specific algorithms and general infrastructure support. You will also be actively involved in troubleshooting production environment issues, defining and developing tools to enhance the platform.

    The trading team sees technology as a key component of their continued success. The successful C++ Engineer will be passionate about development, a confident team player and will have the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    Requirements

    • Strong C++ programming skills in a Linux environment
    • Solid experience working on multithreaded applications, networks and operating systems
    • Top-notch academic record: bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
    • Exceptional communication skills in English (both written and spoken)

    Desirable

    • Familiar with exchange protocols
    • Background in statistical analysis

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner
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  • C++ Engineer

    Global Propriatory Trading firm

    London

    New Listing

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for an expert C++ Engineer to join their core platform team, designing, developing and maintaining the algorithmic trading platform. Leadership experience is welcomed but not essential.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech and start-up industries. Working closely with hands-on Quants and Traders your primary focus will be C++ functionality, responsible for creating and optimizing scalable multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.

    The successful C++ Engineer will love solving difficult technical problems and be comfortable with owning multiple projects simultaneously. You’ll be expected to have a strong understanding of computer systems, e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc. If this sounds like you, apply now!

    Requirements

    • Minimum 3+ years’ C++ programming skills on Linux
    • Solid experience in OO design and creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications
    • Low latency systems development would be ideal
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) – minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA
    • Outstanding communication skills across the business
    • Experience within the financial industry is advantageous but not essential

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner
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  • Lead C++ Engineer – Trading Tools

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    My client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    This is a brand-new, highly impactful role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the development team, building and enhancing critical low latency components across the business. You’ll collaborate over the design and implementation of cutting-edge systems, covering all aspects of algorithmic trading research, including the exchange price feeds, core trading systems, tick data management, back testing engine, and trading gateways.

    2025 is a big year of growth for this firm, making now the perfect time to apply!

    Requirements

    • 10+ years’ experience in low-latency Linux development using C/C++, STL
    • Management experience (both technical & people) is strongly preferred
    • Proficiency with Linux / GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat
    • Solid experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems
    • Prior experience in a front office, trading desk-aligned role
    • Comfortable working autonomously within a global team

    Desirable skills/experience

    • Experience working within a mature continuous development process
    • Knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution gateways
    • Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Bash

    Benefits

    • Exceptional compensation + bonus scheme + generous benefits 
    • Huge amount of autonomy and ownership 
    • Truly collaborative between teams – not siloed like other firms 
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Database SRE – NYC / Chicago / Austin

    Innovative Algo Trading

    Chicago / New York City / Austin

    New Listing

    Salary: Market-Leading

     

    Summary

    This is one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms, looking for Database Site Reliability Engineers to join the Trading Systems Infrastructure team. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds – math, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering – they have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development with data at its core.

    This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of designing, building, and maintaining the diverse production database infrastructure, focusing on bare metal performance, scalability, and reliability. This will involve overseeing the PostgreSQL and MySQL infrastructure as you support globally distributed trading & large-scale research.

    The successful candidate will be an experienced engineer, looking to make a real difference working with a small, focused team of like-minded database and systems engineers.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years’ experience in database management + infrastructure engineering
    • Proven expertise designing & implementing production database infrastructure, from security and replication to observability (monitoring, alerting, logging)
    • Substantial experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL
    • Strong Linux knowledge/experience – with Debian in particular
    • Excellent state-of-the-art DB technologies & tradeoffs knowledge, e.g. distributed DBs, time-series DBs, relaxed consistency models, columnar storage
    • Proficiency writing Python scripts

    Benefits 

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact
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  • Senior Market Data Engineer | New York

    Global Investment Management

    New York City

    New Listing

    Systematic hedge fund with a focus on developing high quality financial strategies across a variety of asset classes and markets, utilising a proprietary research platform focused on exploring market inefficiencies.

    Fantastic opportunity for a talented engineer with experience in systems engineering. Your primary responsibility will be to build, maintain and expand market data solutions by implementing low-latency systems, ensuring stability, and optimizing performance-critical code. You will also develop high quality historic market data pipelines.

    To be successful, you must be confident working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role would be perfect for someone who is confident collaborating directly and building relationships with trading teams and researchers to develop requirements and implement solutions.

    Requirements

    • Strong academic record, with degree in a technical subject from a leading university
    • Experience of systems engineering, particularly in a Linux environment
    • Strong proficiency in coding (C, C++ or Rust) and scripting (Python and shell)
    • Detail oriented, with a keen interest in applying technology to real situations
    • Bonus points for previous exposure to network and hardware architecture
    • No finance experience necessary

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Market leading salary + bonus
    • Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
    • Great work/life balance
    • Freedom in work and dynamic culture; opportunity to bring new ideas and really have an impact
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  • Quantitative Developer (Fixed Income) – New York

    Leading Global Fintech

    New York City

    New Listing

    Unique opportunity to join one of the largest providers of financial services, trading products and market making services. The developer for this role will join a small group of technologists whose primary function is supporting the efforts of the fast-growing fixed income trading desk.

    You will be responsible for the development, ownership and maintenance of the research platform for Fixed Income products. This is a critical role, building out the infrastructure for traders and quants to research their ideas and helping translate these ideas into impactful trading strategies.

    The successful candidate will be a skilled problem-solver, with outstanding communication skills at all levels on both technical and non-technical subjects.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 5+ years’ software development experience
    • Strong programming skills with fluency in C++ and Python
    • Good academic record with excellent GPA (Computer Science, Engineering or other STEM major preferred)
    • Knowledge of Linux/Unix environment & tools
    • High level of technical agility, with an interest in innovative technologies

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of Rust
    • Understanding of fixed income products, e.g. corporate credit, ETFs, treasury bonds

    Please note this role is only available to US Citizens and existing US Visa holders.

    Culture / Benefits

    • Excellent salary and compensation package
    • Relaxed, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Creative culture of a tech startup, with the stability of a more established fintech
    • Work with the latest cutting-edge technologies on complex problems
    • A community that values hard work as well as work-life balance
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  • C++ Software Engineer | Sydney

    Global Market Making Firm

    Sydney

    New Listing

    Leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Their world-class capabilities position them to meet the liquidity demands of their diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with this firm, clients – including asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension programs – are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.

    In their mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, they hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.

    Candidates who wish to relocate to Sydney are warmly encouraged to apply.

    Responsibilities

    • Build, maintain and support one of the world’s most powerful trading platforms while continuously improving performance, functionality and stability of the system
    • Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
    • Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom solutions
    • Analyze complex business and technical problems
    • Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner
    • Provide timely systems support for trading activities

    Qualifications

    • 1+ years’ experience in low latency C++ development
    • A deep passion for technology and software development
    • In-depth experience working in C++
    • The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
    • Sound understanding of multi-threaded application design and development environment
    • Professional experience working with distributed systems
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading
    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with proprietary trading

    About the Company

    An award-winning global market maker that helps meet the liquidity needs of asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies, and public pension programs. They offer a broad array of fixed income and equity products, utilizing a unique set of capabilities and tools designed to drive down the cost of transactions. They strive to provide the most efficient execution and highest caliber of client services, making markets more fair and accessible for all.

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  • Principal Software Engineer – 100% Remote (anywhere in the world)

    Crypto Algo Trading

    Remote

    New Listing

    Compensation: Highly competitive in this field

     

    Summary

    Unique opportunity for an experienced engineer in a fully remote position. My client, a leading crypto market-making firm, is looking to hire a dynamic individual with experience in technical leadership, in both a strategic and team management capacity.

    With huge amounts of autonomy, you will make key contributions to the firm’s core software strategy, taking ownership of key infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for executing the roadmap, working with the infrastructure team to improve tooling with a view to improving productivity.

    Alongside this, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers, setting software engineering best practices and drawing on your talent for coaching and mentoring other. You’ll also be involved in the hiring and deciding the direction of the team.

    Requirements

    • Substantial experience of software development – Python ideal, but any OO will be considered
    • Very strong technical skills and ability to design and build complex systems.
    • Experience working on and managing highly technical software development teams, with particular talent for mentoring others
    • Highly knowledgeable with existing tooling and software engineering best practices
    • Self-motivated, able to acclimatize quickly and work independently

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary + bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • 3-4 company offsites per year, offering the opportunity to get to know and work with colleagues face-to-face
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  • Python Software Developer (Risk)

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

    Seeking an enthusiastic Python software engineer to join their Risk team in London. Your primary focus will be building and delivering solutions in response to requirements from the Risk Management team and Trading desks.

    The successful Python developer will be highly motivated and an exceptional communicator, with experience of facing off to the business and other stakeholders across the firm. You’ll also need to have knowledge of building large-scale applications.

    Requirements

    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field
    • 4+ years’ professional experience in software development, including Python 3 and Rest API use (Note: Please don’t apply if you’re a fresh graduate.)
    • Strong understanding of modern software architecture and cloud platforms
    • Previous experience in Risk within the financial domain
    • Strong proficiency for writing high quality, testable code in an OO environment
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

    Nice-to-Have

    • Experience with Java or C++
    • Experience with any of the following: query optimization and performance tuning; AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, or Helm

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Linux Production Engineer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

    Seeking a talented Linux Production Engineer to join the global infrastructure support team, where you will be key in supporting the growing Linux on-prem estate to meet complex and evolving business requirements. This role would suit someone who enjoys working with end users, application teams and engineering teams, and you’ll also contribute to project-based activities, e.g. new deployments, general administration tasks and upgrades.

    Requirements

    • >2 years hands-on experience working with Linux-based platforms
    • Great understanding of Linux administration
    • Proficiency with automation tools, e.g. Ansible, etc.
    • Experience of complete end-to-end server deployments
    • Working knowledge of AMD / Intel server hardware and physical components

    Nice-To-Have

    • >2 years experience of Python, bash scripting

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • FPGA Engineer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

    They’re looking to hire an experienced FPGA Engineer to join the IT team based in London, which trades across all the major Asian, EMEA and US markets. You’ll be expected to provide technical project management and guidance and will be hands-on with infrastructure projects across the EMEA region as well as globally.

    Requirements

    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, or related field
    • Must have 3+ years’ experience in RTL design and verification for FPGAs using Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL
    • Experience in FPGA toolchains using Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
    • Experience of using Python within verification frameworks
    • Experience of simulation environments, Modelsim/Questa preferred
    • Knowledge of C++ for writing hardware APIs

    Nice-to-Have

    • Knowledge of Market Data protocol
    • Experience with strategy implementation

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • C++ Developer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

    As a key member of the development team, you will be working closely with quant analysts/developers, traders and operations staff to build and enhance low-latency algorithmic trading strategies. You’ll collaborate over the design and implementation of cutting-edge systems, covering all aspects of the trading strategies: from exchange price feeds and financial indicators, to back testing & tick data management, through to production environment support.

    The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, good understanding of user requirements, with knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution gateways highly desirable.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years’ experience in low-latency Linux development using C/C++, STL, Boost
    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field
    • Solid experience in design and implementation of multithreaded and distributed systems
    • Strong knowledge of distributed network architecture

    Note: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Desirable Skills/Experience

    • Familiarity with low-level optimization techniques on x86/64 platform and/or Linux/GCC toolchain and Linux Red Hat
    • Front office desk-aligned experience

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Python Engineer | Chicago/NYC

    Global Quant Firm

    Chicago / New York City

    New Listing

    Salary: up to $250k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for a self-driven engineer skilled in Python. You will join a growing quant trading team to build and improve the platforms that underpin the trading team.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, attracting some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech, academic and start-up industries. Collaborating extensively with researchers and technologists on your team, you can expect exposure to a wide range of exciting and challenging projects. These will include creating new research infrastructure and improving scalability of core production systems that power the group.

    Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. The successful Python Engineer will be passionate about development, and able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 5+ years’ professional Python experience on large distributed systems
    • Solid experience working on a Linux platform
    • Intellectual curiosity, comfortable taking ownership of projects
    • Minimum bachelor’s Computer Science/Engineering degree
    • Proven success working with large datasets

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

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner
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  • AI Research Scientist – New York

    Global Quant Firm

    New York City

    New Listing

    Salary: up to $250k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for motivated research scientists with a demonstrated ability to apply machine learning to achieve cutting-edge capabilities in complex and challenging domains. You will join a growing AI team combining emerging techniques and models with original research to generate signals from unstructured data.

    In this role, you’ll need to be capable of leading an open-ended research project from concept to production. This will include finding compelling problems well-suited to current and projected LLM capabilities, collaborating extensively with trading teams to understand requirements & constraints, and continuously improving model design, tools, and infrastructure. Projects may include any area of the quant research process with the potential from business-wide application.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 5+ years’ demonstrable experience creating ML systems with real metrics & impact in industry and/or academia
    • Strong general ML background with some exposure to language modeling architectures, e.g. transformers, SSMs
    • Solid development skills in Python and/or C++
    • Familiarity with ML libraries/frameworks, e.g. PyTorch (preferred), TensorFlow, and/or JAX
    • Ability to reason through quantitative problems and communicate effectively with trading researchers

    Desirable

    • Experience with: HPC and distributed large model training; GPU performance optimization; or end-to-end model development, particularly in LLMs

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

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & discretionary bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Generous benefits package including medical & dental insurance, paid parental leave, and wellness programs
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  • Quant Developer (Python/C++)

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    New Listing

    A leading systematic hedge fund, investing across a variety of financial markets in multiple locations, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be their next Quant Developer.

    You will be working in a team comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you’ll be expected to do the same. Working very closely with Researchers and PMs on the team, your primary focus will be building out from scratch performance attribution systems and portfolio analytics to monitor various live trading strategies. You’ll also build out data pipelines to collecting new alternative datasets, automate research workflows, and manage and scale core components of research infrastructure.

    The successful Quant Developer will have a strong work ethic and a sense of accountability.

    Requirements

    • Must have minimum 2+ years of Quant Developer experience
    • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with excellent debugging and analytical skills
    • Experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas/Numpy/Scikit-learn
    • Keen proponent of writing automated tests
    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people
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  • Senior C++ Developer – Low Latency

    Prop Market Maker

    London

    New Listing

    An elite prop trading firm is looking for exceptional C++ software developers to join their London team. This firm is scientific, tech-driven and they invest heavily in their engineering teams. Developers here are truly world-class.

    You will sit on the trading floor, working alongside the very best traders and developers, producing low-latency exchange connectivity components for new markets. You will collaborate closely with other teams ensuring software is supported and runs smoothly.

    This is a high impact role, seeing the results of your work immediately and having a direct outcome on the bottom line. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in software engineering processes, such as peer code reviews and daily stand-up meetings.

    Requirements

    • Exceptional C++ developer (with experience of C++11/14/17/20)
    • Strong knowledge of multiple exchanges & performance analysis
    • Experience in ultra-low-latency design, performance tuning & template programming
    • Excellent communication skills and skilled problem-solver
    • Keen desire to work in financial industry

    Nice to have

    • Experience in a similar role in finance
    • Experience in Python, Typescript

    Benefits

    • Excellent bonus potential and compensation
    • Friendly, collaborative working environment
    • Catered offices and regular social events
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems.

     

    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.

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  • C++ Software Engineer | Chicago/NYC

    Global Quant Firm

    Chicago / New York City

    New Listing

    Salary: up to $300k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer to join the Core Development team, a global group of technologists responsible for architecting, building and maintaining the algorithmic trading platform.

    In this role, you’ll focus on C++ functionality and be tasked with creating and optimising scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    This role would suit someone who is able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 2 years’ 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 dont apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • Software Developer

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £150k + bonus

     

    Summary

    This is a superb opportunity for a proactive and pragmatic coder to join an award-winning, tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm in London. Specialists within electronic market-making in FX, equity, fixed income and commodity markets, they have one of the best names in the industry and attract the top talent.

    As part of the team that oversees the infrastructure used by the rest of the firm, your main focus will be designing, developing and continually improving these platforms, using a combination of commercial products, open-source software and custom code. Some examples of recent products: in-house job scheduling system; custom Kerberos infrastructure and related tools; standardised open-source and in-house Linux distributions.

    Fluent programming skills in any language are a must-have. (They use Go for their systems, but also Python, C and Bash – experience in these is not necessary, but you must be be willing and able to quickly adopt new languages as necessary.)

    Requirements

    • Demonstrable automation experience of how new tools you introduced impacted positively on users outside your immediate team
    • Very strong coding abilities (Go, Python, C and/or Bash experience a plus)
    • Good working knowledge of Linux, TCP/IP networking, and storage technologies
    • Evidence of building excellent relationships with peers both inside a team and across an organisation
    • Expert use of standard development tools, e.g. git, IDEs, CI/CD and test-driven development techniques

    Nice to Have

    • Related development experience in any of these fields: Docker, Prometheus/Grafana, Elasticsearch, Puppet/Terraform, hardware/networking/storage.
    • Previous knowledge of trading systems

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

    Benefits

    • Generous compensation package – you are making a direct impact on the PnL
    • Flat hierarchy, focus on teamwork, where people are rewarded on merit and excellence
    • Outstanding benefits, including onsite gym/sauna/fitness classes, extensive medical cover, and excellent professional development opportunities
    • Cutting-edge, beautiful offices in central London

     

    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.

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  • Data Engineer | Singapore or Hong Kong

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore or Hong Kong

    New Listing

    Salary: up to 250-275k SGD base

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide looking for a talented Data Engineer to design, implement and maintain the infrastructure which underpins the firm’s data management processes.

    Collaborating with other members of the Data Services team, Portfolio Management teams, and colleagues across IT, your primary focus will be the reliability, security and scalability of data systems. This will include automation, troubleshooting, understanding requirements & developing solutions, implementing ETL processes, monitoring, overseeing Airflow workflows, and staying across the latest trends in order to recommend improvements to data processes.

    You’ll be expected to have outstanding communication and collaboration skills, and a real passion for meeting users’ needs.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 2 years’ experience using Python and ETL-related libraries, such as pyodbc, SQLAlchemy, and Django
    • Strong proficiency with database systems, e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
    • Sound experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and database design principles
    • Familiarity with database backup & recovery procedures, database security, and disaster recovery planning, plus exposure to Airflow DAG
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • Senior SRE (High Performance Computing) | Singapore or Hong Kong

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore or Hong Kong

    New Listing

    Salary: up to 250-275k SGD base

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide looking for skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer developer to join their High Performance Computing team, developing and supporting their large-scale compute and storage platform.

    This platform is designed to solve demanding problems – both business and financial – through computer modelling, simulation and analysis. You will be responsible for the deployment, operation and support of HPC infrastructure (focusing on diverse and distributed on-prem & cloud storage), schedulers – e.g. HTCondor or SLURM, and the container orchestration platform (Kubernetes), as well as managing hardware and software vendor relationships.

    The successful SRE will have excellent communication skills, and previous exposure to at least one cloud platform.

    Requirements

    • Solid Linux admin experience – in a large-scale research environment infrastructure would be ideal (scientific, financial, data analytics)
    • Experience with managing a medium to large-scale platform environments, e.g. Kubernetes or Mesos
    • Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (preferably Python)
    • Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • Infrastructure Engineer | Dubai

    Leading Crypto Prop Trading Firm

    Dubai

    New Listing

    Salary: up to £100k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Perfect opportunity for talented infrastructure engineers eager to propel their careers to the next level. Based onsite in Dubai, you will be working closely with the highly experienced founders of this digital assets prop shop as one of their first technology hires.

    As Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be responsible for enabling the software development required to build a world-class trading platform. From network architecture design to cloud infrastructure optimisation, to automated deployment and resource cluster management – no two days will be the same in this exciting role.

    The founders are keen to see candidates with a track record of managing large-scale infrastructure from a variety of backgrounds, preferably with a demonstrable interest in trading and finance. They offer a highly attractive working environment, flat organizational structure and superb rewards for your hard work.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure management
    • Excellent skills & experience in computer networks, cloud computing, py script automation
    • Bachelor’s degree in CS, Maths, Physics (or similar quant field)
    • Outstanding communication skills in English

    NB Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonus + equity partner opportunity
    • Dedicated, focused, flat-structure working environment
    • Autonomy to shape your role and grow your career
    • Free kitchen
    • Visa sponsorship in UAE if required

     

    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.

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  • FPGA Developer – Singapore

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore

    New Listing

    Salary: up to 250-275k SGD base

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide is looking to expand its Trading Platforms teams with a talented FPGA Developer.

    This team develops, improves, and governs the platforms via which trading teams access markets, as well as enabling Risk Technology to control market access and trading. In this role, your main focus will be working collaboratively with software developers across the business to architect low-latency connections to global financial exchanges. You’ll build advanced Ethernet-based comms stacks direct from chip to SFP, integrate network stacks to connect to various exchanges, and develop an optimal interface between FPGA hardware and user space software.

    You will be expected to be a skilled communicator, able to clearly document specifications and solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
    • 5-10 years of FPGA development experience, including expert-level knowledge of FPGA products (Xilinx preferred), development tools, and related simulators
    • Verilog or System Verilog programming (ASIC development via VHDL or Verilog experience will be considered)
    • C or C++ programming
    • Experience with Ethernet protocols, pci-e, and/or switching and routing in network equipment, parsing and traffic shaping
    • Experience in FPGA design flow including synthesis, place & route, static timing analysis
    • A strong understanding of network PHY interfacing

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • Senior Software (C++) Engineer | Singapore or Hong Kong

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore or Hong Kong

    New Listing

    Salary: up to 250-275k SGD base

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide looking for a talented C++ Engineer to join the Markets team, providing the trading strategies access to a wide, growing range of global markets.

    Enjoying a varied project portfolio, in this role you will use clean, efficient code to design and develop various components for the high frequency trading platform, collecting quotes and trades from exchanges around the world. You’ll also optimize the platform using network & systems programming, as well as developing systems to provide easy access to historical market data.

    If you have creative, insightful problem-solving abilities and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced trading environment, then apply now!

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of practical experience in C++ development, preferably with some Python and shell scripts knowledge
    • Strong proficiency with data structures, algorithms, and OOP
    • Solid working understanding of Linux operating system and Networking (TCP/IP and UDP) is plus
    • Degree in Computer Science or related field
    • Trading environment experience is beneficial

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • AI Research Scientist – NYC

    Leading Global Prop Trading Firm

    New York City

    New Listing

    Salary: up to $300,000 USD base + annual bonus

     

    Summary

    Exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading prop trading firms with offices across the globe. You will be working with a small team of top minds in machine learning and engineering to develop new ways to use LLM to generate valuable insights from financial data.

    Seeking a machine learning expert with a proven track record of building impactful systems who can lead an open-ended research project from concept to production: finding compelling problems well-suited to current and projected LLM capabilities, collaborating extensively with trading teams to understand requirements and constraints, and continuously improving model design, tools, and infrastructure.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years building ML systems with real metrics & impact in industry and/or academia
    • Strong general ML background with some exposure to language modeling architectures (e.g. transformers, SSMs)
    • Solid development skills in Python and/or C++
    • Familiarity with ML libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch (preferred), TensorFlow, and/or JAX
    • Intellectual curiosity, versatility, and originality combined with a pragmatic outlook
    • Ability to reason through quantitative problems and communicate effectively with trading researchers
    • Reliable and predictable availability

    NB: Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

    Benefits and Incentives

    • Annual bonus.
    • Health insurance and other benefits.
    • Paid time off and parental leave.
    • A retirement plan with a company match.
    • And more!

     

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  • Quantitative Researcher – Futures – Mid Frequency – NYC

    Leading Global Macro Trading Firm

    New York City

    New Listing

    Salary: up to $250,000 USD base + discretionary bonus

    Summary

    Exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading macro trading firms with offices across the globe. You will be working with a small team of top minds in quantitative research and portfolio management to develop new fully automated systematic futures signals with intraday to daily horizons.

    Requirements

    • Professional experience researching scalable short and medium-term alpha.
    • An advanced degree (MSc or PhD) from a top institution is preferred.
    • Strong preference for advanced degrees in Statistics and/or Computational Math.
    • Excellent understanding of probabilities, statistics, and optimization.
    • Proficiency in Python and R is a must, as is the ability to write efficient code.

    NB: Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

    Benefits and Incentives

    • Annual bonus.
    • Health insurance and other benefits.
    • Paid time off and parental leave.
    • A retirement plan with a company match.
    • And more!

     

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  • Data Engineer

    Global Alternative Investment Fund Manager

    London

    New Listing

    Our client, a global alternative IM, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join their Data team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of the data platform, ensuring the availability, reliability, and integrity of the data. You will interact and build relationships directly with the client’s front office and technology teams.

    The role will entail exposure to a wide variety of data types with significant opportunities to master different practices, tools and skills and allow you to apply your experience and insight to solve interesting real-world data challenges across multiple asset classes.

    Responsibilities:

    • Regular interation with the front office to understand and scope data needs or capabilities
    • Operation and build-out of the data platform using in-house and vendor data tools
    • Analysis and implementation of data automation tasks and processes
    • Creation of data pipelines from various data providers to populate the firm’s data platform
    • Curation of external and internal datasets to meet the front office’s data needs
    • Design and implementation of best-practice and pragmatic data design
    • Develop and implement data standards and quality rules

    What Makes a Great Candidate:

    • Experience in a data specialist role, a passion for working with data and helping stakeholders
    • Highly proficient in SQL, Python and Apache Spark, with demonstrable work experience using these tools in a production context
    • A minimum 2.1 degree obtained in Computer Science, or a related field, ideally from a Russell Group university
    • Databricks and Microsoft Azure experience is a plus
    • Financial services experience a bonus, but is not essential
    • Confident verbal and written communications
    • Ability to communicate complex data concepts in a relatable way
    • The ability to complete tasks independently to a high standard with minimal oversight
    • Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on scalable, high quality solutions
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for data discrepancies and inaccuracies
    • A desire to understand & solve business problems, build domain knowledge & increase market understanding

    About the Company

    Our client is a global alternative investment fund manager combining relative value and directional trading across global macro asset classes to generate uncorrelated returns. The core portfolio structure of intersecting product verticals is designed to deliver for investors in all market conditions. Currently employing over 225 people between their London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore offices.

     

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  • Quantitative Developer (C++/Python)

    Prop Trading Fund

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    Fantastic opportunity for a Quantitative Developer to join this proprietary trading firm in their Amsterdam office. They are committed to leveraging technology and math to implement competitive trading strategies. The team has extensive, global experience in a wide variety of asset classes, risk management, and leading trading technologies. They focus their efforts on hiring extremely talented and motivated individuals to collaborate with each other and compete in the world’s financial markets.

    The Quantitative Developer will have the opportunity to work in our Chicago or New York office on strategy development and code optimization. Seeking a candidate that is searching for an opportunity to make a real impact, deliver value, and work within an experienced team.

    Responsibilities:

    • Partner with the team to build, optimize, and evolve the firms’ current research pipeline and strategy development
    • Identify potential areas for optimization and performance enhancements through research; including, but not limited to suggestions for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of code quality
    • Build components and new infrastructure to maintain new trading strategies and exhausting the testing and debugging skills as part of the development process
    • Work directly with traders and developers to provide realistic project timelines and estimates, and ensure team accountability
    • Stay current on industry developments and trends to maintain ongoing business awareness and a competitive edge

    Qualifications:

    • A Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree with more than 2 years of experience with an emphasis in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a similar field
    • Experience coding in C++ and Python
    • Strong organizational and software architecture skills with a proven understanding of optimizing and profiling strategies
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects at one time

    Benefits:

    This firm prides itself on offering highly competitive benefits for employees. They have an excellent work-life balance and are able to be most productive by working together. The firm offers competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, casual dress, fully stocked pantries with many healthy options (and a bit of chocolate, too!), catered breakfast and lunches weekly, company outings, and a Zen Room for moments of relaxation. Additionally, they offer productivity allowances, a generous learning and development reimbursement, retirement planning, and premium health benefits.

     

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  • DevOps Engineer

    Global Alternative IM

    London

    New Listing

    The DevOps team

    DevOps at this global alternative IM minimises operational risk and helps the wider technology organisation be as efficient as possible, by focusing on identifying and exploiting automation opportunities. This includes ownership of both development pipeline and production environment automation, including CI, deployment and monitoring. They also work closely with the Core Architecture team, working with them to evolve and scale systems to meet the needs of the business as it continues to grow.

    As a DevOps Engineer, responsibilities will typically include:

    • Infrastructure and environment automation
    • Owning, managing and maintaining the Continuous Integration infrastructure
    • Development of monitoring and diagnostics
    • Delivery of end-user automation solutions

    What makes a great candidate?

    In order for you to get the most out of this role, you’ll need to have:

    • PowerShell / scripting language
    • C#, Java or Python – prior history as developer or the ability to code
    • Infrastructure As Code – Ansible, Terraform or equivalent
    • Containerisation using Docker, and orchestration via Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
    • Monitoring with ELK, Grafana or equivalent
    • CI/CD with TeamCity
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Windows and Linux administration experience
    • A-Levels at grade A*/A/B/ (or international equivalent) and a minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science, or a related field, from a Russell Group university

    It is also preferable for you to have:

    • Atlassian knowledge – Bitbucket, JIRA
    • Artifact storage using Artifactory
    • Octopus Deploy
    • Static analysis tools e.g. SonarQube
    • Control-M
    • Cloud experience (Azure, AWS or GCP)
    • VMware (vSphere) and SAN experience

    What’s on offer?

    • Professional development: with dedicated budgets for training and development
    • Fund Performance Share: share in the success that you help create.
    • Mentoring programme: the opportunity to grow, both personally & professionally, learning from experienced professionals whilst gaining valuable insights.
    • Career Progression: reach your full potential through a thoughtful approach to internal mobility
    • Thoughtful Nutrition: fresh and seasonal nutritionist-designed breakfast, lunch, and all-day snacks
    • Family-Friendly Benefits: including enhanced parental leave & unlimited emergency backup childcare and elderly-care provision
    • Connections: a thriving sports and social programme offers a range of exciting events and activities throughout the year
    • Additional Benefits: a variety of comprehensive benefits*, including travel & life insurances, retirement benefits, income protection, cycle scheme and commuter benefits (*dependent on office location)
    • Physical & Mental Wellness: exceptional private healthcare coverage, plus a fully equipped gym with personal trainer access, and a wide variety of classes.

    About the Company

    My client is a global alternative investment fund manager combining relative value and directional trading across global macro asset classes to generate uncorrelated returns. The core portfolio structure of intersecting product verticals is designed to deliver for investors in all market conditions. Currently employing over 225 people between their London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore offices.

     

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  • Machine Learning Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    New Listing

    About the Position

    My client is seeking an engineer with robust experience in machine learning and strong mathematical foundations to join their growing ML team and to help drive the direction of the ML platform.

    Machine learning is a critical pillar of the fund’s global business. The ever-evolving trading environment serves as a unique, rapid-feedback platform for ML experimentation, allowing new ideas to be incorporated with relatively little friction. The ML team is full of people with a shared love for the craft of software engineering, and for designing APIs and systems that are delightful to use.

    You’ll draw on your in-depth knowledge of the ML ecosystem and understanding of varying approaches — whether it’s neural networks, random forests, gradient-boosted trees, or sophisticated ensemble methods — to aid decision-making so that the right tool is applied for the problem at hand. Your work will also focus on enhancing research workflows to tighten feedback cycles. Successful ML engineers will be able to understand the mechanics behind various modeling techniques, while also being able to break down the mathematics behind them.

    If you’ve never thought about a career in finance, you’re in good company. Many of the employees were in the same position before working at this firm. While there isn’t a fixed list of qualifications they’re looking for, if you have a curious mind and a passion for solving interesting problems, you’ll almost certainly fit right in.

    Requirements:

    • Experience building and maintaining training and inference infrastructure, with an understanding of what it takes to move from concept to production
    • A strong mathematical background; good candidates will be excited about things like optimization theory, regularization techniques, linear algebra, and the like
    • A passion for keeping up with the state of the art, whether that means diving into academic papers, experimenting with the latest hardware, or reading the source of a new machine learning package
    • A proven ability to create and maintain an organized research codebase that produces robust, reproducible results while maintaining ease of use
    • Expertise wrangling an ML framework – they’re fans of PyTorch, but they’d also love to learn what you know about Jax, TensorFlow, or others
    • An inventive approach and the willingness to ask hard questions about whether the right approaches are being taken and the right tools being used

     

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  • Platform Services Specialist

    Global Investment Management

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for clients. They have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute their success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and datadriven firm, they design and build their own cuttingedge systems, from high-performance trading platforms to large-scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, they emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning investment, technology and operations teams’ functionally around the world.

    Position Overview:

    The Platform Specialist position requires a highly proficient individual with a strong technical background in delivering missioncritical infrastructure, utilizing DevOps methodology. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project delivery, escalation support, capacity management and documentation for the platform infrastructure. They will be required to architect, build, and maintain automated solutions for production support and userfacing services. Design, monitor, and scale private and public cloud infrastructure, and provide concise and professional documentation.

    Additionally, the candidate will manage projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, automate BAU tasks with scripting and configuration management tools, and implement and/or coordinate changes following approved change control policies. The position requires the ability to provide escalation support to remediate performance and availability issues, identify areas of improvement, and adopt automated and innovative solutions. The candidate must be flexible, flourish in a highpaced and challenging environment, and have the capacity to grow and learn from peers.

    Required Qualifications:

    • 3+ years working with Linux (RHEL/CentOS/OEL preferred) in an enterprise environment with the following areas of focus: operations, systems engineering and containerization.
    • Experience with configuration management, i.e. Chef, Puppet, and Ansible.
    • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker/ Podman (or another containerization engine).
    • Experience with developing and deploying containers via GitOps pipelines using tools such as Gitlabci and ArgoCD (Helm and Kustomize).
    • Experience managing some of the following software or protocols: Gitlab, Consul, Kafka, Artifactory (Jfrog), AWX/Tower, Tableau, SSOs (OpenID, SAML, Kerberos), Crowd (Atlassian), HAProxy, Certificate Manager.
    • Proficient in scripting or development in Python, Ruby (Chef), Go, or Bash.
    • Wellorganized, proactive, resourceful, able to handle a fastpaced environment, question the status quo, and accountable.
    • Critical thinking and problemsolving skills to tackle troubleshooting the unknown, glitches and the obscure.
    • Strong communication: verbal and written.
    • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related Information Technology experience.

    Nice to have:

    • Experience with
      • infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Helm, Ansible, Pulumi, Bicep).
      • designing highly available systems.
      • various cloud providers (AWS and GCP).
      • disaster recovery management leveraging cloud specific capabilities.
      • Cloud Storage concepts (Block storage/Blob storage).
      • job scheduling tools such as Airflow, Prefect Scheduler and Slurm (or other
        HPC scheduler).
      • designing and maintaining CICD pipelines to ensure fast delivery and integration of the platform services.

     

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  • Desk-Aligned Engineer (Commodities) – Singapore

    Leading Alternative Investment Manager

    Singapore

    New Listing

    This is a fantastic position on a commodities team that seeks to generate alpha through directional and relative value strategies across both physical and financial commodities markets. They evaluate opportunities in natural gas, power, crude, and refined products, and agriculture, primarily in North America and Europe.

    Using fundamental research, proprietary analytical methodologies, and quantitative analysis to drive their views, these techniques are combined with an intense focus on understanding each market they trade, reflected in the ability to generate supply and demand balances for each commodity or product.

    Your Opportunity

    • Partner with trading, research and data teams to develop core analytics and deliver key initiatives for a Singapore-based commodities trading business
    • Understand business challenges and drive technical/quantitative solutions
    • Work with large data sets and build data analytics trading tools
    • Integrate data and insights into models and investment processes
    • Structure scalable, maintainable solutions, improving model frameworks and performance
    • As a stakeholder in the advanced technology platform, drive enhancements

    Your Skills and Talents

    • Outstanding academic record. BS degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering; or equivalent experience
    • Excellent technology skills. Fluent in Python or comparable language. Experience using multiple programming languages is desirable
    • Min. of 3 – 7 years of Software Engineering experience
    • Experience with complex, multi-site, systems architectures, strong Unix operating system knowledge and exposure to a variety of database technologies
    • Exposure to commodity markets would be an advantage
    • Highly motivated to work in a hands-on collaborative environment
    • Commitment to excellence and strong attention to detail
    • Fluent Mandarin skills

     

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  • UI Engineer

    Market-leading Investment Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Incredible opportunity at a leading investment fund to join a small group of elite engineers who partner with different areas across the firm to address their most pressing challenges. Members of this team are the best of the best. They have a proven track record of exceeding the bar, they are driven by solving the seemingly unsolvable, and they aren’t afraid to tear down and rebuild applications from the ground up. In return, they get senior-level exposure, mentorship by some of the best engineers in the industry, and the opportunity to sign their name to massive accomplishments and wins across the firm’s Engineering organization.

    This team is made up of Frontend and Backend Engineers that partner together to deliver exceptional platforms.

    Technologies they use (the more you have experience with, the better!): React, TypeScript, CSS, GraphQL, NodeJS, Apollo, Kubernetes, Docker

    Requirements for FE Engineers:

    • 7-12 years of solid, hands-on engineering experience; demonstrated track record of creative thinking, exceeding the bar, and delivering exceptional results
    • Significant experience building React applications from architecture to completion
    • Significant experience with React Hooks and React Context
    • Design and develop cross-platform applications using the latest TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and libraries
    • Expert level skills in JavaScript libraries, such as React; specific experience in Node.js is ideal
    • Experience with GraphQL / REST / Websockets (GraphQL Subscriptions)
    • Exposure to deployment & infrastructure tools (ideally experience with Docker, Kubernetes)
    • Superlative problem-solving skills and an innate ability to break complex technical problems into actionable items
    • Collaborative and consultative approach to execution; willingness to drop in, deliver exceptional solutions, and move on to the next challenge
    • Strong written and oral communication skills; team members should be comfortable interacting with and delivering findings to senior stakeholders

    About the Company

    One of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, they manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. For over 30 years, they’ve cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

     

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  • FPGA Engineer

    Leading Quant Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    The Company

    My client is a technology-driven company, pushing on ultra-low-latency real-time systems at large scale globally. Challenges abound, and you should have a desire to learn new technologies, and demonstrate an ability to solve unstructured problems.

    Working here has the feel of a small start-up with the benefits of being part of one of the leading quantitative trading firms in the world. They’re currently looking for talented engineers to join the global FPGA team.

    This team works with technologists and traders to provide hardware solutions in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute, and real-time acceleration. This is a fast-paced area, where taking ideas through to deployment must be fast and accurate. Seeking FPGA development engineers who can help build the next generation of hardware solutions. You will have excellent knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems. Ideally, you will have a combination of skills in traditional RTL development and complementary software skills. This will enable you to fully contribute to co-designing hybrid hardware/software applications.

    As a resourceful individual you will make a difference to a growing company, with your contributions recognized, valued and rewarded. They will support your career progression in a well-resourced, fast-moving environment. Collaboratively, you can make a significant impact and help define the future of trading acceleration using FPGA technology.

    What you’ll do:

    • Work within the FPGA development team to roll out new hardware to the trading community
    • Interact with development teams to coordinate technology introduction
    • Develop high performance FPGA systems in SystemVerilog and/or HLS
    • Contribute to the development of productivity tooling that supports hardware development efforts
    • Stay informed of industry hardware (including the latest System-on-Chip and System-in-Package)
    • Interpret high-level requirements to create exceptional solutions for the trading community
    • Build your skills in the finance industry and FPGA development flows 

    Skills you’ll need:

    • Passion for development, strong work ethic, and drive to continually learn and improve
    • Hands-on FPGA development successes, taking ownership of significant systems and subsystems
    • Sound understanding of technology tradeoffs, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
    • At least 3+ years of experience working as a FPGA development engineer in a team environment
    • At least 3+ years of RTL experience (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL)
    • At least 2+ years of software development experience
    • Quantitative appreciation of low-level hardware/software interaction
    • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or related subject)

    Bonus points for:

    • Linux experience
    • Scripting language proficiency (preferably Python)
    • High-level Synthesis flows
    • Familiarity with some of: Jenkins CI, Github, ctypes, SWIG
    • Experience of automated testing
    • Embedded processors
    • Networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP, IB)
    • Financial protocol and algorithmic experience
    • High speed networking / serial protocols / transceivers / PCIe

     

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  • Senior Quantitative Developer (Low-Level C++)

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. A technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped the collaborative mindset, enabling them to solve the most complex challenges. They have a culture of innovation which continuously drives their ambition to deliver high quality returns for investors.

    About the Role:

    Seeking an exceptional Quantitative Developer specializing in low-level C++ and metaprogramming to contribute to ultra-high-frequency trading strategies. This role requires extensive expertise in memory management, threading, CPU caching, and Linux systems, with an emphasis on high-performance and low-latency coding. The candidate will interact with FPGA systems and work closely on optimizing and developing trading strategies.

    • Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance C++ code for ultra-low-latency trading systems.
    • Work on strategy interaction with FPGA to ensure seamless integration.
    • Mentor junior developers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
    • Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure optimal system performance.
    • Demonstrate high autonomy in managing tasks and lead technical initiatives.

    Requirements:

    • 8+ years of C++ development experience, with a strong focus on low-level C++ and metaprogramming.
    • In-depth knowledge of memory management, multithreading, CPU cache optimization, and Linux.
    • Familiarity with high-frequency trading systems; finance experience is a plus but not mandatory.
    • Solid understanding of infrastructure and network basics.
    • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with a self-directed approach to work.

     

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  • Network Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    New Listing

    About the Position

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund where their numerous distributed systems are built on an agile, reliable, multi-vendor network infrastructure that supports all traffic profiles from trading to internet connectivity.

    Looking for a Network Engineer who will help build and maintain the team’s highest level of service and scale the network ahead of business demands, while pushing for more standardisation through automation.

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be needed as you collaborate with colleagues across the firm globally. You will find and resolve issues, plan and execute deployments, and improve systems where possible. Getting the details right and keeping good records will be critical in this role. Striving to improve the team through documentation and contributing to monitoring and automation systems will be a must.

    A typical day in the Network Engineering team includes:

    • Working on cross-team design efforts such as new data centers and colocations, WAN routing optimisation, and other initiatives
    • Interacting with stakeholders to identify requirements and network features/capabilities that are required to enable the business
    • Contributing to both active support efforts while also working to document, automate, and simplify the network design to limit outages and increase the ability to resolve issues in a timely fashion

    About You

    • 7+ years of experience operating and deploying network infrastructure
    • 3+ years of experience in ground-up network design
    • Experience with routing and network protocols (OSPF, BGP, PIM-SM)
    • Experience troubleshooting transport protocols (TCP/UDP)
    • Experience working with Linux and proficient in a programming language
    • Ideally experience with overlay networks (EVPN, VxLAN)
    • Eagerness to automate your workflow to increase efficiency
    • High capacity to learn; they are more interested in how you think than what you already know
    • High capacity for context switching and organising your workload
    • Clear communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of customer service
    • A flexible and reliable team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
    • Fluency in English required

     

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  • C++ Prop Trading Engineer

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm | Chicago / London / Singapore / New York / Austin

    Chicago / London / Singapore / NYC / Austin, TX

    New Listing

    Summary 

    ***This position can be based in Chicago / London / Singapore / New York / Austin, TX***

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide are looking to expand their in-house trading team with a talented software developer well-versed in C++.

    Enjoying high levels of autonomy, the successful candidate will design, develop and implement a low-latency, high-frequency trading platform. You will also contribute to the development and optimization of large-scale parallel computation problems involving large amounts of shared data, and improve performance by optimizing the efficiency of machine learning-based algorithms.

    The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

    ***All interviews can be fully remote.***

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of practical experience in C++ and 3 years with Python
    • Strong proficiency with data structures, algorithms, and OOP
    • Sound experience using other programming languages, such as Java
    • Solid working knowledge of Linux and SQL
    • Self-starter, with a passion for innovation and building systems from scratch

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • Benefits including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided
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  • Quantitative Developer

    Global Investment Management

    London

    New Listing

    Global algorithmic hedge fund with a focus on developing high quality financial strategies across a variety of asset classes, utilising a proprietary research platform focused on market inefficiencies.

    They’re seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer with great mathematical and critical-thinking skills to join a talented team. This role would be perfect for someone with a strong background and expertise with leading on system architecture and application development methodologies.

    The successful candidate will be exposed to many different business areas, working directly with technologists, researchers and portfolio managers.

    Requirements

    • Significant core Python and C++ programming skills
    • Deep-level familiarity with Linux development environment
    • Exposure to portfolio optimization theory and modelling
    • Knowledge of SQL and some knowledge of machine learning & statistical optimization techniques (e.g. convex optimization)
    • Strong academic record, with degree in a technical subject from a leading university

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Market leading salary + lucrative bonus
    • Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
    • Great work/life balance
    • Freedom in work and dynamic culture; opportunity to bring new ideas and really have an impact
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  • Lead Software Engineer Strategist 

    Leading Global Investment Management

    London

    New Listing

    Salary Range: £200k-400k TC

     

    Fantastic opportunity at a leading multi-strategy alternative fund manager looking for an experienced developer strategist to head up a talented team of engineers.

    In this role, your main focus will be building the next iteration of a Python object model they have created which adds calculated methods to data stored in an encrypted SQL relational database. You’ll lead a team responsible for the architecture, design and implementation.

    Some examples of projects: automating risk reports and monthly letters that we send out to the funds’ investors, code to monitor levels of investments of certain classes of investors, and to create a model of the detailed side letter terms for specific investors.

    Languages they use here are Python 3.7, C++ 17, SQL/MariaDB, Pandas, and HTML5, CSS and HTTP web technologies.

    Requirements 

    • Expert in Python coding and proficient with C++, HTML and relational databases
    • A natural leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience leading a team
    • 8-15 years’ programming experience
    • Previous experience developing financial markets software, ideally within investor relations or investment management
    • Degree in Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent

    Rewards and Incentives  

    • Great base salaries and industry-leading bonus
    • Demanding but rewarding work culture
    • Work with some of the most talented people in the industry
    • Personal and professional development opportunities
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  • Java Developer – Algo Trading

    Investment Management

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: £90,000 – £130,000 base + bonus

     

    Summary

    This is a great chance to join one of the world’s most renowned financial firms as a Java Developer on their Credit eTrading Development team. If you love facing off to the business, being embedded with the traders and quants, this role would be perfect for you.

    This team works closely with the algo business, designing and building software for price contribution and trade execution on the electronic trading platform used globally. You will be liaising with the traders, quants and core technology teams, rapidly translating requirements into robust technical design and implementation, with huge amounts of autonomy. Sprints are typically in 2-week cycles, but releases can occur several times a week.

    Along with strong technical abilities, mentoring and reviewing the code of junior colleagues, you need to be able to hold your own in a fast-paced trader environment.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Solid programming skills in multiple languages, especially Java
    • Proven track record designing and delivering high-quality, performant software
    • Broad range of technical experience, e.g. event-driven & concurrent programming
    • Outstanding communication and the ability to build good relationships with traders and stakeholders

    Benefits

    • Significant salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • High degree of ownership and impactful work
    • Excellent career growth and professional development is encouraged
    • Flexible working and working from home opportunities
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  • Software Developer – Open to any OO

    Leading Market Maker

    London

    New Listing

    Location: London

     

    About:

    This is one of the world’s largest market-makers, trading more than $17 trillion securities. An incredibly tech-focused company, they hire some of the best developers from around the world (open to any coding language background). Well-known users of OCaml and a large open-source presence means engineers here can see their code being utilised as part of these huge trades, as well as having a life beyond the company in the developer community – one of the main draws for the many engineers that have joined from both tech and other financial firms.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain high-performance systems which handle billions of dollars in transactions daily.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative software solutions.
    • Utilize and contribute to open-source software in daily work.
    • Engage in projects that range from machine learning to systems administration and beyond.

    What They’re Looking For:

    • Programming Skills: Top-notch programming abilities in any object-oriented (OO) language. While they primarily use OCaml, experience with functional programming is not required.
    • Passion for Technology: A deep love for and understanding of technology, with an interest in diverse areas like programming language design, systems engineering, and more.
    • Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within small teams.

    About You:

    Candidates from any OO programming background who are eager to learn new languages and technologies are welcome. No prior experience in finance is necessary; they are more interested in your problem-solving skills and your ability to learn.

    Why Apply:

    • Work in a high-impact role with a direct influence on business outcomes.
    • Be part of a team that values autonomy and responsibility, offering a broad perspective on how the business operates.
    • Engage with a company that values open-source contributions and innovative technology.
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  • Python QD within Trading Pod

    Quant Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Location: London

    Compensation: £400k+

     

    About:

    They are the most successful Futures trading firm but cross-asset. Made up of smaller trading pods that have full autonomy over what they trade. They are an HFT, but not a major speed player; they use speed to maximise without being reliant on it, but can turn it up when needed. They have the best networking infrastructure globally to get data around the world.

    Role:

    In this role, you’ll sit within their most successful trading team of 45 people based in London (230 globally – trading everything, everywhere). This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your contributions directly impact trading success.

    As a Quantitative Developer, you will work on a core team of technologists building and improving the platforms that drive the trading team. You’ll work closely with quantitative researchers on the team to create new research infrastructure.

    Key Attributes:

    • Experience working with Python on large distributed systems
    • Experience working on a Linux platform
    • Proven success working with large datasets
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Intellectual curiosity
    • Self-directed and comfortable taking ownership of projects and responsibilities
    • Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
    • Reliable and predictable availability
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  • C++ Engineer – Low Level

    Global Algorithmic Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Location: London

    Compensation: £300k – 500k

    About:

    Global algorithmic trading firm that actively trades tens of thousands of instruments on over eighty venues, with a daily volume of almost three hundred billion USD. They partner with counterparties, exchanges, and e-trading venues globally to provide consistent liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income, Commodity & Options markets, helping market participants throughout the world obtain the best prices in various assets classes.

    Looking to hire into their top top team – ETD (Exchange Traded Development group) – this team builds out all of the systems & networks for their market-making activities.

    Key Information:

    Led by two of the most senior employees, they are looking for candidates who are:

    • strong developers with an instinct for low-level engineering (C/C++)
    • pushing CPUs and GPUs to the limit and who ideally have a lot of low-level concepts in their previous work, e.g. x86, compilers, operating systems, Assembler, Verilog, Linux and Kernel

    NB: Prior financial knowledge is not required.

    Benefits:

    • On-site gym, sauna, and fitness classes at no charge
    • Extensive medical benefits, including an on-site doctor and therapist at no charge
    • Breakfast and lunch provided daily
    • Various supports for caregivers, including emergency dependent care
    • 25 days’ paid holiday per year + statutory holiday and paid sick days
    • Generous pension contributions
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  • Quant Developer (Python/C++) – Research Engineering

    Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    New Listing

    Location: New York

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund, investing across a variety of financial markets in multiple locations, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be the next Quant Developer in their growing Research Engineering team.

    This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you’ll be expected to do the same. Working very closely with Researchers and PMs on the team, your primary focus will be building from scratch performance attribution systems and portfolio analytics to monitor various live trading strategies. You’ll also build out data pipelines to collecting new alternative datasets, automate research workflows, and manage and scale core components of research infrastructure.

    The successful Quant Developer will have a strong work ethic and a good sense of accountability.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 2+ years of Quant Developer experience (or similar position)
    • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
    • Experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas/Numpy/Scikit-learn
    • Keen proponent of writing automated tests
    • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
    • Must have US Citizenship or valid H1B Visa

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people
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  • FPGA Developer

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide is looking to expand one of its core engineering teams in London with a talented FPGA Developer.

    Core engineering underpins the firm’s trading strategies providing access to a wide range of global financial markets, including access to new markets, cutting-edge new technical capabilities, and expert market intelligence. In this role, your main focus will be the design, development, testing and deploying some of the fastest, most sophisticated trading systems in the world. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

    The successful candidate will be an incredibly smart self-starter, who thrives in a fast-paced environment working on exciting projects. They would love to see applicants from tech start-ups, FAANG or similar, who are keen to further their career at a successful global finance firm.

    Requirements:

    • A strong mix of traditional RTL design and software development skills
    • Experience with FPGA vendor tools, e.g. Vivado, Quartus
    • Development experience with a language such as C++ or Java
    • Solid understanding of the Linux operating system
    • Good knowledge of network protocols, e.g. TCP/IP and Ethernet

    Desirable:

    • Previous experience at a tech start-up, FAANG, or similar, is highly sought-after

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits package, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided
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  • C++ Quantitative Developer | Amsterdam

    Global Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    My client is a global prop trading firm looking to grow their European team in Amsterdam. They employ the smartest minds to bring a scientific approach to trading strategies and are seeking a Quant Developer with exceptional C++ skills (and some Python) to help them continue to thrive.

    You will draw on your low-latency, high frequency experience to identify areas for optimization & performance improvement, building components and new infrastructure for fresh trading strategies. Working closely with traders and developers you’ll optimize & evolve the current research pipeline, tuning the firm’s trading algorithms for nano-second performance.

    Futures experience is very much preferred, but you are encouraged to apply if you have experience in cash equities, options or equities.

    Requirements:

    • 2+ years of commercial experience
    • Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or similar field
    • Strong coding experience in C++ required, plus Python would be beneficial
    • Experience at a HFT firm is required
    • Excellent software architecture skills, including strategy optimization and profiling
    • Futures experience preferred

    Benefits:

    • Top of the market compensation package + performance-based bonuses
    • Fantastic work-life balance
    • Benefits include: premium health, casual dress, fully stocked pantries, company socials, relaxation room and generous learning allowance
    • Plenty of scope to grow and have an impact on the business
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  • Quant Researcher – New York

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    New Listing

    Quantitative Researcher wanted for systematic arm of globally recognised hedge fund to help build out and enhance their cutting-edge quantitative trading platform. This opportunity will give you the chance to work on a growing team with an experienced PM focused on mid-frequency strategies in futures and FX.

    They are looking for a passionate developer with strong mathematical skills and knowledge of financial markets to research, develop and participate in all aspects of alpha modeling, including data scouting, hypothesis generation, back-testing and production monitoring. You will be working directly with the quants and technologists to automate all aspects of workflow in systematic trading. Over time, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to become the team expert on either a particular kind of alpha strategies (ex: intraday short term) or a particular asset class.

    They are currently using Python in a Linux environment, and are looking for people with knowledge of both to come and contribute to enhancing and building upon the existing portfolio construction and market impact modeling processes.

    Requirements

    • 1-5+ years’ hands-on quant researcher experience (in systematic strategy development would be ideal)
    • Strong development experience in Python in a Linux environment
    • Strong background in statistics and experience in modeling large amounts of data
    • Ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team
    • Masters or PhD in quant field, e.g. Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science

    Desirable

    • Experience with ML frameworks in Python and/or high performance computing
    • Java and/or C++ development experience

    Benefits

    • Work directly with all parts of the fund
    • Market-leading salaries + bonus
    • Entrepreneurial feel of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support that comes with a large company
    • Inclusive, collaborative work culture
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  • Quant Developer – New York

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    New Listing

    Quantitative Platform Developer wanted for systematic arm of globally recognised hedge fund to help build out and enhance their cutting-edge quantitative trading platform. This opportunity will give you the chance to work on a growing team with an experienced PM focused on mid-frequency strategies in futures and FX.

    They are looking for a passionate developer with strong mathematical skills and knowledge of financial markets to create and maintain data pipelines seamlessly ingested by alpha models. You will be working directly with the researchers and technologists to automate all aspects of workflow in systematic trading. The initial focus will be purely engineering. Over time, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the quantitative research process.

    They are currently using Python in a Linux environment, and are looking for people with knowledge of both to come and contribute to building and enhancing the execution framework for live trading of futures and FX instruments.

    Requirements

    • 2-5+ years’ hands-on development experience (in quant finance would be ideal)
    • Strong development experience in Python in a Linux environment
    • Experience building pipelines for large amounts of financial data
    • Ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team
    • Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or Applied Mathematics

    Desirable

    • Experience with ML frameworks in Python and/or high performance computing
    • Experience of execution algorithms and slippage models
    • Java and/or C++ development experience

    Benefits

    • Work directly with all parts of the fund
    • Market-leading salaries + bonus
    • Entrepreneurial feel of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support that comes with a large company
    • Inclusive, collaborative work culture
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  • Software Developer (Algorithmic Execution) – New York

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    New Listing

    Industry-leading investment firm using innovative and cutting-edge technology, with data at the core of the investment process. They are seeking top-level software engineers – well-versed in C++ or Java – to join their Global Fixed Income team where you’ll focus on developing execution capabilities in the interest-rate and currency markets.

    Within this high impact role, you’ll architect, build, deploy, and operate new and existing automated trading strategies for Futures, FX, IRS, and government bonds, as well as expanding the set of products supported on the platform. Partnering with quant researchers, you’ll optimize the execution costs through improving signals and order management workflow.

    The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple software design and development tasks in a demanding environment.

    Requirements

    • Expert-level C++ or Java skills
    • 3+ years’ experience deploying production-level code in a trading environment
    • Strong computer science fundamentals
    • Minimum BS degree in Computer Science (or related STEM subject)
    • Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
    • Experience building enterprise systems and low-latency applications is a plus
    • FI and/or FX domain knowledge would be beneficial

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems
    • Positive, friendly culture
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  • Senior Quant Developer – Risk Management – New York

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    New Listing

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds using innovative and cutting-edge technology, where data is central to the investment process. Great opportunity for hands-on software engineers with strong project delivery experience to be part of the team responsible for the development of risk applications across multiple business lines.

    This is a great time to join as they embark on a re-engineering program, expanding their real-time risk capabilities, building new calculation & analysis interfaces and developing the data analysis architecture. Working closely with Senior Risk Managers, you will lead projects and/or small teams initially focused on fixed income and FX asset classes. You’ll develop primarily in Python to enhance and develop algorithms and models, use C++ for server-side infrastructure, and HTML5 (React, Node.js) for data visualization.

    To be successful, you must be a very strong communicator, with a good understanding and previous use of software development life cycle best practices.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 7+ years’ experience in system analysis, design and programming
    • Python skills are preferred; C++, KDB/Q and Unix also advantageous
    • SQL and data manipulation experience essential
    • A background in Finance is essential
    • Experience of web application frameworks beneficial, e.g. HTML5, JavaScript (ES6+) & frameworks (React), Node.js
    • Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Desirable: major risk vendor products, e.g. RiskMetrics or Barra
    • Master’s degree in a quant field, e.g. engineering, science, computer science, mathematics

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
    • Positive, friendly culture
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  • SRE – Equity Quant Research | New York

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    New Listing

    Industry-leading market maker using innovative and cutting-edge technology, with data at the core of the investment process, looking for an SRE with coding experience to work on trading analytics. Great opportunity for a creative problem-solver to work on delivering robust platforms and applications for research, trading and risk management.

    Working in partnership with trading, quant research and engineering teams, you’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of innovative platforms – building them from scratch in a variety of languages and technologies, backed by rigorous automated testing, release and deployment. You’ll own production services and be tasked with debugging live issues, as well as working with a wide variety of open source and proprietary tools to meet the challenges of this important role.

    The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with the business to understand their practices and requirements in detail, and have the ability to automate, containerize, monitor and ensure the stability of their applications in a demanding environment.

    Requirements

    • Strong experience with public cloud deployments, management & automation, plus monitoring/logging platforms like Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.
    • Programming skills in high-level language, e.g. Python, Go
    • In-depth experience with SDLC, e.g. tracking and scm (Git, JIRA), agile processes, CI/CD, etc.
    • Sound experience working in a distributed/scalable environment
    • Creative problem-solver, multitasking capability while under pressure
    • Exposure to Kubernetes and Docker
    • Experience of having built something from scratch would be ideal

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Relaxed, informal yet highly rewarding work culture where great ideas are encouraged
    • Tackle some of the toughest problems in the industry alongside the brightest minds
    • A community that values hard work as well as work-life balance
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  • Senior Network Security Engineer | NYC, Chicago, Austin

    Leading Innovative Algo Trading Firm

    NYC / Chicago / Austin

    New Listing

    This fully automated trading firm has a unique culture that is relaxed, yet exciting and technically stimulating, where you’ll be working with some of the smartest engineers in the industry. This is a great opportunity for innovative, creative cyber security experts who love large amounts of autonomy and the chance to strategically impact global security systems.

    Working closely with the Systems and Operations teams as well as colleagues across the business, your primary focus will be building, managing and monitoring the secure network. You will drive the network security strategy, manage vendor relationships, and oversee the full optimization lifecycle.

    Technology is very highly regarded here, with core security engineering recognised as being critical to the success of trading. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be excited about security, tackling big-picture problems, and contributing to both the project management and the technical nitty-gritty of global network security architecture.

    Requirements

    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in STEM field, e.g. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related IT field or equivalent experience
    • Cyber security experience of 10+ years, including security engineering, architecture & project management
    • Very strong troubleshooting skills on wide variety of issues, e.g. common Ethernet LAN problems, office Wi-Fi, routing, switching, and VPN remote access
    • A background in keeping thorough records and effective technical documentation
    • Fantastic communication skills, experienced in building strong cross-functional relationships

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
    • Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre
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  • Low-Latency Developer

    Building a Crypto Exchange

    Canary Wharf - London

    New Listing

    Salary: £100k base, £300k total comp

     

    Summary:

    This Cryptocurrency Exchange are building the world’s first performant cryptocurrency derivative exchange which is launching soon! Primarily using Rust and C++ your team will build history’s fastest and safest derivative exchange backend platform.

    Users will include hedge funds, HFTs, retail traders and regular people who will be relying on this low-latency exchange. Going live soon – you’ll have a massive impact as part of a small team building an entire exchange.

    Requirements:

    • Degree in either Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering (or similar)
    • Exceptional programming skills
    • Low-level system development experience, ideally in: Rust, C/C++/C#, Java, etc.
    • Expertise in low-latency hardware is desirable

    Benefits:

    • Build the world’s first performant crypto exchange
    • Substantial stock on top of strong salary
    • Huge ownership
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  • Core Software Engineering Team – NYC, Chicago or Austin

    Algorithmic Trading Firm

    NYC / Chicago / Austin

    New Listing

    Location: NYC, Chicago or Austin

     

    Summary

    Unique opportunity for a talented programmer at one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms in one of their offices in New York, Chicago or Austin.

    This fully automated trading firm has a unique culture, renowned for a high caliber of engineering and an emphasis on knowledge sharing and learning which has attracted some of the smartest engineers in the industry.

    They’re looking to hire talented software engineers to work on their core Algorithmic Trading Platform, where you will collaborate with traders and researchers to build and optimize trading systems that handle billions of dollars of trades daily.

    This is a great opportunity for a software engineer with outstanding programming skills in Java, Python, or C++.

    Requirements

    • At least 1 year of experience required
    • Good understanding of data structures and algorithms, with demonstrable experience in large-scale systems
    • Engineering experience in Java, Python, C or C++
    • Superb programming and development skills
    • Minimum BS/BA in a technical or quantitative field
    • Candidates must have US citizenship/Greencard or a valid H1B/TN Visa

    Benefits

    • Up to $250k base salary + additional performance bonus
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Truly collaborative culture and growth opportunities throughout the firm
    • Flexible work environment
    • Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorshi
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  • Front Office Software Engineer | NYC or Old Greenwich, CT

    Global Investment Management

    NYC / Old Greenwich (CT)

    New Listing

    Systematic hedge fund with a focus on developing high quality financial strategies across a variety of asset classes and markets, utilising a proprietary research platform focused on exploring market inefficiencies.

    They’re seeking an experienced Software Developer with great problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to join the Front Office Technology team. Your main focus is to build and enhance software which enables the large-scale quant research operations that drive the platform and the production of the portfolio. This is an exciting time to join as they undertake a multi-year project to build a powerful, scalable, efficient platform to drive growth for the next ten years.

    This role would be perfect for someone who can take ownership of the unique technical challenges involved in such a large project and who can bring solid experience and perspective to the team.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of strong programming skills with reliable, production-quality code, ideally in C++
    • Strong development experience with large-scale, distributed systems
    • Good knowledge of design patterns, data structures and algorithms

    Nice to have

    • Experience in one or more of the following:
      • systems development managing & performing computation on large-scale graph data
      • streaming / dataflow systems
      • programming language theory
      • Python development experience

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Market leading salary + bonus
    • Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
    • Great work/life balance
    • Freedom in work and dynamic culture; opportunity to bring new ideas and really have an impact
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  • UI Developer – Systematic Futures | NYC or Remote

    Leading Global Fund

    NYC / Remote

    New Listing

    Unique opportunity to join a standout global fund that prides itself on being truly tech-driven in order to deliver innovative trading solutions to clients. The UI development team is a talented group of versatile engineers who collaborate across the entire business to build the next generation of scalable web-based UIs and trading tools.

    Seeking a highly skilled and passionate UI developer with experience around web technologies and javascript frameworks. You’ll partner with traders and other developers to understand requirements, implementing real-time trading, visualization, analysis and reporting tools.

    The successful candidate will enjoy designing intuitive interfaces that users love, with an keen interest in using innovative technology in trading and financial markets.

    Requirements

    • Expertise with web client languages (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript)
    • Source code management experience (Git is a plus)
    • Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or KDB

    Nice to have

    • Object-oriented design skills and familiarity with Java
    • Python experience
    • Familiarity with web client frameworks (React, Angular, Node), remote API design and architecture (REST, Websockets)

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Excellent salary and compensation package
    • Relaxed, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Work with the latest cutting edge technologies on complex problems
    • A community that values hard work as well as work-life balance
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  • C++ Developer – Systematic Futures | Greater Chicago area

    Global Hedge Fund

    Greater Chicago area

    New Listing

    This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a ‘trading pod’ at one of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds. A small, collaborative and highly skilled trading team, they apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to systematic trading strategies in global futures and currency markets.

    They’re looking for a talented developer to build out the critical trading infrastructure (with particular focus on futures markets); designing and maintaining tools, and performing data analysis for live and historical reports. Working within an entrepreneurial team with the culture of a startup, this opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent career growth.

    To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have a passion for what you do and the collaborative mindset required for working within a small team.

    Requirements

    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in STEM field, e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics
    • Very strong modern C++ skills (C++11/14/17)
    • 3-10 years’ industry experience programming in C++
    • Fantastic communication and analytical abilities

    Nice to have

    • Experience in any of the following: Javascript/Typescript, Python plotting libraries, Linux network programming & multithreading
    • Exposure to AWS/distributed computing environment

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
    • Greenfield work / big impact
    • Positive, friendly culture and rewarding place to work
    • Work-from-home opportunities
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  • Technical Lead – Developer Productivity: HFT firm | NYC, Chicago, Austin

    Prop Trading Firm

    NYC / Chicago / Austin

    New Listing

    My client is a legendary Chicago-based prop trading that’s committed to empowering exceptional talent to push through scientific boundaries and apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets.

    They’re looking for Technical Lead to join the team and improve C++ developer productivity by designing, building, maintaining, and evangelizing a suite of core tools, frameworks, and build systems.

    The culture at my client is unique – they believe in constant innovation, creativity, honesty, and a having competitive streak. As with any trading firm, they value winning, however this firm likes to achieve this by fostering collaboration and mutual respect.

    Skills required:

    • Experience designing and developing core build systems and tooling (e.g. Bazel, CMake, Conan, Jenkins, etc.)
    • Passion for improving developer efficiency and productivity
    • Knowledge of C++ and Linux
    • Strong understanding of computer systems, operating systems, networks, and performance optimization, etc
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

    Base salary range of $200,000 – $300,000, along with discretionary bonus eligibility.

    Applicants must be based in the US and have a valid working visa e.g. H1B / Green card.

    If you want to push new boundaries within the developer productivity field, please send your resume to [email protected] and we can arrange an intro call about the role.

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  • Software Engineer (Infrastructure) – Amsterdam

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    A tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be their next Software Engineer in Infrastructure.

    In this role, your main focus will be solving the challenges of infrastructure operations with software. As such, this will include all aspects of Linux server management, working on automation projects, coding in Python together with other tools like Ansible, and contributing to the design and implementation of core infrastructure systems. You’ll split your time between operational tasks and development based on your particular skillset and experience.

    You’ll need to have a very hands-on approach to problem-solving where you can adapt and choose the right tool based on each problem’s requirements. In return, you’ll enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries.

    Requirements

    • Solid engineering background, with good Python experience
    • Sound understanding of Linux/Unix systems, plus experience with real-life infrastructure
    • Self-starter, with the ability to drive multiple projects from inception through delivery
    • Keen desire to automate your work to eliminate repetitive tasks
    • Desire to learn more about trading; no experience required

    Desirable

    • Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code and Ansible (or similar config management tools)
    • Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Relocation assistance provided
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  • Senior Python/Rust Engineer – Core Dev

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    New Listing

    Salary: Up to £200k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity for a Python engineer with tech leadership experience to join one of the largest global HFT funds. Unique in their field, they combine the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    Sitting centrally within the core development team and using a sophisticated, diverse technology stack, you’ll work on a variety of infrastructure and applications written in Python and Rust across multiple functional areas. You’ll also mentor junior talent, with a view to growing the team around you in the future.

    Rust experience would be ideal, but if you have solid Python skills and a willingness to learn Rust on the job, you’re encouraged to apply.

    This role would suit someone who enjoys co-ordinating critical projects, sharing knowledge and solving difficult technical problems.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4+ years’ hands-on Python development experience
    • Previous experience mentoring or in tech leadership
    • Proponent of best coding practices, with solid understanding of data architecture & software design
    • Strong unit-testing/test-driven coding style
    • Relational or columnar database knowledge

    Desirable

    • Rust development experience
    • Experience with messaging solutions, e.g. Kafka

    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
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  • Research Engineer | Chicago, NYC, or Greenwich (CT)

    Prop Trading Firm

    Chicago / NYC / Greenwich (CT)

    New Listing

    Location: Chicago, NYC, or Greenwich (CT)

    Compensation: $500-600k total compensation

    My client is a leading proprietary trading firm based in Chicago that trades a variety of asset classes, including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy, across all major global markets. They are currently looking for a Research Engineer to join the FICC trading team. You will work with researchers and traders to implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms to compete in financial markets.

    The role:

    • Design trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation
    • Develop software for large-scale data acquisition, storage, accessibility, and visualization
    • Create user interfaces for data exploration and post-trade analysis
    • Accelerate the research lifecycle from strategy prototype to production deployment

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
    • Excellent software development skills in Python and modern C++
    • 5+ years’ relevant experience working at a HFT or quantitative firm
    • A strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
    • A strong understanding of quantitative finance mathematics
    • An understanding of computer systems at every level of abstraction (hardware, OS, memory, network)
    • Skills in multi‐threaded applications
    • Demonstrated ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment
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  • Python Quant Developer – Systematic Trading Pod

    Multi billion-dollar global hedge fund

    London

    New Listing

    Compensation (depending on experience): £150-200K base + up to 100% bonus.

     

    My client is a multi-billion-dollar global hedge fund, and I am hiring for one of their top trading pods in London. This is a small team that deploys systematic strategies across FX, Fixed Income and Commodities, with intra-day horizons.

    The team is looking to add a quantitative developer to work on the research and development of systematic strategies, and also contribute to the desks’ Python-based infrastructure (execution platform, data infrastructure, modelling, and back testing frameworks, etc.).

    This is a high-impact role where you will work closely with the Portfolio Manger, quant researchers and engineers, and they are looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running.

    Requirements:

    • Production-level Python experience is a must.
    • Must have worked with or deployed systematic trading strategies.
    • Experience working with FX, Fixed Income or Commodities is advantageous.
    • Computer Science degree.
    • >3 years of experience working on a trading team/desk.
    • Fluent English.
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  • Senior Software Engineer – Trading Team (Commodities) | Singapore

    Global Hedge Fund

    Singapore

    New Listing

    Compensation – Competitive

     

    My client is a one of the leading global hedge funds, and I am hiring on a trading desk in Singapore that deploys both fundamental and quantitative strategies across global commodity markets.

    This team consists of traders, quantitative researchers, and software engineers, and they are seeking a talented senior Python Engineer to join the team to work on the team’s core trading infrastructure and analytics suite. In this role, you will become a technology stakeholder in the team’s advanced technology platform.

    Requirements:

    • BS degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering.
    • Fluent in Python and comparable languages.
    • Min 3 years’ software engineering experience.
    • Experience with complex, data-intensive systems.
    • Commitment to excellence and strong attention to detail.
    • Fluent Mandarin and English skills.
  • C++ Software Engineer: HFT firm | NYC, Chicago, Austin

    Prop Trading Firm

    NYC / Chicago / Austin

    New Listing

    Compensation: base of $200,000-300,000 + annual bonus

     

    My client is a legendary prop trading firm based across Chicago, Austin and NYC that’s committed to empowering exceptional engineering talent to push through scientific boundaries and apply cutting-edge technologies to trade across global financial markets.

    They are seeking an outstanding Software Engineer with an expertise in C++ to join the Core Infrastructure team which is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining their algorithmic trading platform. This is a high-throughput, low-latency trading system that deploys millions of ML-based trading strategies daily at microsecond latencies.

    You will gain exposure to all areas of the technical stack including order routing, market data, and risk systems and you will collaborate closely with traders and quants.

    Requirements:

    • Extensive experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with tight latency constraints.
    • Experience with multi-threaded programming and understanding of hardware/software interaction.
    • Interest in low-level concepts and working “under the hood” – Linux, socket I/O, etc.
    • Follower of modern C++ standards.
    • Bonus points for experience working in the trading industry or other latency-sensitive businesses.
    • Must be based in the US with valid visa (H1B / Greencard).

    If you’d like to learn more about the role and company, please email your resume to [email protected]

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  • Front end / UI developer – Global hedge fund | NYC

    TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, | React, Node.js

    New York City

    New Listing

    My client is one of the world’s most successful hedge funds across Commodities, Credit, Equities and Fixed Income.

    Technology underpins everything they do and their engineers benefit from unparalleled resources and a world class tech team to learn from, making this a place for extraordinary growth.

    I’m hiring a front end / UI engineer to join a specialized team whose focus is to take on the firm’s toughest challenges. As such, they are looking for engineers who are driven to solve seemingly impossible problems and are willing to re-architect systems from the ground up to achieve this.

    As this team collaborates with key areas of the business including trading, research, and data, you will gain exposure to the core revenue generating areas of one of the most successful financial institutions in the world.

    Requirements:

    • 7+ years of engineering experience.
    • Experience developing cross-platform applications using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
    • Expert-level skills in JavaScript libraries such as React; specific experience in Node.js.
    • Experience building Python services for both static and real-time data in a dynamic multi-user environment.
    • Familiarity with gRPC, WebSockets, Tornado,  Flask and Pandas is desirable.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills; team members should be comfortable interacting with and delivering findings to senior stakeholders.
    • STEM education with >3.5 GPA.
    • Experience working with systematic trading systems is a plus.

    If you’re a front-end engineer looking to make a large impact at one of the world’s most profitable hedge funds, please send your resume to [email protected] for more information.

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  • Data Integration Specialist

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

    They are looking for a talented polyglot to be a key member of the development team, where your main focus will be managing the multiple and extensive datasets used in the research and trading platform. You will also contribute to the design and implementation of the data store and its API, monitoring fetching processes and data health, and supporting the many Quants and Traders who use the platform.

    2025 is a big year of growth for this firm, making now the perfect time to apply!

    Requirements

    • 2+ years’ experience in a similar/related field
    • Excellent Python knowledge is important; C# is a plus
    • Strong communication skills, especially understanding user requirements
    • Structured and unstructured data management expertise
    • Comfortable working autonomously within a global team
    • Experience with market data is highly desirable

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

    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.

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  • C++ Developer – Amsterdam / London

    Global Prop Fund

    Amsterdam / London

    New Listing

    Salary: £150-500k

     

    World-leading prop fund is looking for C++ developers to join their rapidly expanding team in London and Amsterdam. This data and technology-driven firm specialise in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.

    The successful candidate will be joining a small, highly productive and fast-paced team – working on critical software in a real-time environment. You will be responsible for working across the entire trading infrastructure – developing ultra-low-latency exchange protocol encoders; fine-tuning fully automated trading strategies; collaborating with researchers, systems and ops teams will all be part of your daily routine.

     Benefits:

    • Market-leading compensation packages
    • Generous relocation support if needed
    • Fast-paced environment with new and exciting challenges
    • Short feedback loops from idea to production in as little as ~1 day
    • Smaller teams with more opportunities for high impact in roles

    Requirements:

    • BSc in Computer Science or related field
    • Minimum 3 yrs’ professional experience writing production quality code, preferably in C++
    • Solid experience working on multithreaded applications, networks and operating systems
    • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures

    Desirable:

    • Experience with Python development is a strong plus
    • Comfortable operating at various levels of abstraction, from individual machines to large scale distributed systems
    • Finance experience is not necessary

     

    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.

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  • Software Engineer – Infrastructure (Amsterdam)

    Global Prop Fund

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    World-leading prop fund is looking for a strong Python engineer to join their rapidly expanding team in Amsterdam. This data and technology-driven firm specialise in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets. You will be joining a truly international business, working alongside best-in-class professionals from more than 40 different countries.

    The successful candidate will be joining a small, highly productive and fast-paced team – helping to manage more than 1500 servers in more than 15 locations around the world. Depending on your interests, you will situate into a more development or operational focus role, but no matter where you sit you, will have a direct impact on working to create a robust and reliable foundation for the core business.

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading compensation packages
    • Visa support and generous relocation support if needed
    • Fast-paced environment with new and exciting challenges
    • Short feedback loops from idea to production in as little as ~1 day
    • Smaller teams with more opportunities for high impact in roles

    Requirements: 

    • BSc in Computer Science or related field
    • Minimum 3yrs’ professional experience using Python
    • Solid experience with real-life infrastructure, automation, Linux server management
    • Adaptable, willing to multitask and use the best tool for the job

    Desirable: 

    • Experience with configuration management (preferably using Ansible but experience with similar is considered)
    • Experience with networking, virtualisation, bare metal server management
    • Finance experience is not necessary but willingness to learn is important

     

    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.

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  • Quantitative Developer C++/ Python – London

    World-Leading Hedge Fund

    London

    New Listing

    World-leading hedge fund looking for experienced Python and C++ Quant Developers to join their new systematic arm in London.

    Exciting opportunity to join an elite team working to build out and enhance their cutting-edge quantitative trading platform. You will work directly alongside senior PMs, quants and engineers gaining invaluable knowledge and experience across all major financial markets.

    Requirements:

    • 3+ years professional experience with modern Python or C++ (C++ 17 or later preferred)
    • Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Computer Science or other quantitative field
    • Deep-level knowledge of development on Linux
    • Knowledge of SQL
    • Experience developing back-testing, simulation, and trading systems is a plus
    • Finance industry experience preferred

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Market-leading salary + lucrative bonus
    • Opportunities to learn and develop new skills in a truly collaborative environment that thrives on innovation
    • Emphasis on work/life balance

     

    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.

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  • Software Engineer – Developer Excellence

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    London

    New Listing

    A tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be their next Software Engineer in the Developer Excellence team.

    This is a critical, high-impact role, where your main focus is on developing tools, streamlining processes, enhancing automation and more, all aimed at boosting the productivity of developers within the firm.

    As such, this will include working closely with development teams to identify bottlenecks/challenges in the current development processes and designing innovative solutions to address them. You will also build and implement tools & automation strategies designed to streamline workflows, enhance code quality, and reduce time to deployment.

    You’ll be expected to demonstrate a blend of technical expertise, a passion for efficiency, and an entrepreneurial mindset. In return, you’ll enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries.

    Requirements

    • Strong engineering fundamentals, with a deep understanding of software development processes, and of the end-to-end development lifecycle
    • Experience designing, building, and maintaining tools & systems that enhance developer workflows
    • Proficiency in relevant automation technologies, e.g. Python, Jenkins, Git
    • Solid programming skills in C#, C++, C and Python
    • Proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, high quality clean code
    • Keen eye for identifying areas of improvement and championing changes to address them
    • Enthusiastic to learn & apply new technologies and methodologies

    Benefits

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package, including paid commuting expenses, 50% subsidised gym subscription, generous holiday allowance, etc.

     

    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.

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  • Quant Developer – Vol

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with excellent opportunities for career growth.

    Looking for a motivated Python Quant Developer to work within a trading desk alongside Quant Researchers and Traders where you will have a direct & immediate impact on the desk’s success. Your primary focus will be building applications to provide market data & insights to inform trading decisions. This role offers exposure to many aspects of volatility trading, including derivatives pricing, data management and analytics structure (cloud computing and ML technologies).

    The ideal candidate is tech-driven, with experience developing trading apps and/or setting up trading framework.

    Requirements

    • 1-3 years’ professional experience, likely at a bank or a fund
    • Comfortable in Python, in particular Python libraries: numpy, pandas, matplotlib, etc.
    • Proficient with AWS
    • Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases
    • Outstanding communication skills

    Desirable

    • Available to start immediately
    • Knowledge of financial derivatives and options

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

    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.

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  • Portfolio Manager / Quant – Amsterdam

    Innovative Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    Summary

    This is a fantastic opportunity to run your own ‘desk pod’ under the umbrella of this entrepreneurial firm. Founded 5 years ago, they successfully focus on the more interesting part of trading that add value, and are currently going through a really exciting period of growth.

    They’re looking for ambitious and driven PMs/Quants who are keen to continue their successful upwards trajectory. You’ll have the autonomy to build and run your own business plus access to cutting-edge infrastructure, but with lower costs and higher payouts than at other funds.

    To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have a passion for what you do and the collaborative mindset required for working within a small team.

     Requirements

    • A proven track record of continual improvement and success
    • 5+ Sharpe ratio required
    • Strong analytical problem-solving skills

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • Quarterly cycle payouts, reap the benefits of your hard work quickly
    • Direct coaching from the founders
    • Truly innovative, entrepreneurial approach – build your own team, develop your own business

     

    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.

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  • Quantitative Developer – Paris

    Systematic Quant Fund

    Paris

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

    Looking for a Quant Developer to join the team in Paris, where you will be responsible for providing daily trading insights to multiple activities and asset classes. Working alongside the very best traders, quants and other quant developers, you’ll build robust reporting and analytical tools, to provide constant feedback on investment strategy performance. You’ll also continually expand and upgrade the software infrastructure to reflect the changing business needs.

    This role would suit someone who thrives on being a team player and loves working collaboratively to solve the most complex technical challenges.

    Requirements

    • 3 years or more software engineering experience in Python
    • Experience in system architecture
    • Excellent communication skills and skilled problem-solver
    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field

    Nice to have

    • Experience in financial industry
    • C#, Rust, SQL knowledge

    Benefits

    • Friendly, collaborative working environment
    • No dress code, catered offices and regular social events
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems.

     

    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.

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  • Technical Integration Engineer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    New Listing

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

    As a Technical Integration Engineer, you will be a key member of the team bringing new ideas, and building & enhancing vital components, such as:

    • Working with traders and quants to onboard strategies and desks efficiently
    • Building and supporting new quantitative trading framework software
    • Designing clean architecture + leveraging state-of-the-art tools

    This role would suit someone who thrives on being a team player, is a keen proponent of best practices and loves working collaboratively to solve the most complex technical challenges.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4+ years’ experience in a related field
    • Strong C++ and Python skills on Linux, including very high standards of code quality
    • Experience working with more than one asset class
    • Experience with a mature CI/CD process, DevOps experience
    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field

    Nice to have

    • Knowledge of real-time systems, high performance computing and quantitative applications
    • Some experience with C# or React

    Benefits

    • Friendly, collaborative working environment
    • No dress code, catered offices and regular social events
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems

     

    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.

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  • Quant Developer (Python/C++) – Model Implementation – Singapore

    Global Hedge Fund

    Singapore

    New Listing

    Total Comp: >£300k

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund, investing across a variety of financial markets in multiple locations, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be the next Quant Developer in their growing Model Implementation team.

    This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you’ll be expected to do the same. Working very closely with Researchers and PMs on the team, your primary responsibility will be the distributed real-time trading system for computing signals, and targeting positions for various strategies. You’ll also own the design and production implementation of new strategies, lead efforts to identify and tackle platform bottlenecks, as well as adding expanding the platform capabilities to new asset classes.

    The successful Quant Developer will have a strong work ethic, fantastic multi-tasking ability and a good sense of accountability.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 5+ years of Quant Developer experience (or similar position)
    • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
    • Experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas/Numpy/Scikit-learn
    • Keen proponent of writing automated tests
    • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people

     

    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.

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  • Enterprise Application Engineer – Amsterdam

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    New Listing

    Salary: circa €80-150k

     

    A tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be their next Application Engineer in Enterprise Technology.

    Working closely with business operations teams, your main focus will be the systems and applications that allow those users to operate at their highest performance level. As the primary point of contact, you will play a vital role in establishing, automating, integrating and building end-to-end solutions from scratch in response to business operation requirements, enabling the firm to reach its ambitious goals.

    You’ll need to have a user-first approach to problem-solving where you can adapt and choose the right tool based on each problem’s requirements. In return, you’ll enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries.

    Requirements

    • Solid engineering background in technical application usage and technical troubleshooting
    • Python experience would be ideal, but skills in any similar language will be considered
    • Experience working with applications such as JIRA, Confluence, Workday, Greenhouse and similar products
    • Keen desire to automate your work to eliminate repetitive tasks
    • Willingness to learn more about trading; no experience required

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Relocation assistance + visa sponsorship provided where necessary

     

    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.

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  • C++ Engineer – Trading Team

    Prop Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 3 Wks Ago

    This firm established a global footprint with the launch of their London office in 2009. With every passing year, the office has steadily grown with exceptional talent and has rooted itself as the hub for managing its European trading. The office is at the pinnacle of development, having landed a new member for virtually every team in the organization (Trading, Technology, Operations, Talent Acquisition, Legal/Compliance and Human Resources) and functioning as a true global operation. Working in the London office has the feel of a small start-up with the benefits of being part of one of the leading quantitative trading firms in the world.

    Now looking to add a dynamic Software Engineer to one of the growing quantitative trading teams. You’ll collaborate extensively with traders and technologists to evolve, improve, and maintain all elements of the team infrastructure, including execution, signal generation, model building and back testing. The ideal candidate will be passionate about development and able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment. You can expect exposure to a wide range of interesting and challenging problems involving high performance computing, software design and big data. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low latency solutions.

    The trading team sees technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool cutting-edge technologies.

    Skills You’ll Need:

    • Strong instincts around performance vs simplicity tradeoffs, engineering for maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
    • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, including debugging and code comprehension
    • Strong C / C++ development experience, including low level and high level optimization
    • Experience working on a Linux platform
    • Self-directed and able to take ownership of projects and responsibilities
    • Minimum academic qualification Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent

    Bonus Points:

    • Experience with distributed systems, multithreading and/or operating systems
    • Experience in developing extremely low-latency systems
    • Exposure to Python or a willingness to quickly become proficient
    • Experience dealing with exchange market data

     

    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.

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  • AI Engineer

    Tech-Driven Prop Trading

    London

    Posted 3 Wks Ago

    My client is a leading diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. They value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so they operate using their own capital and trading at their own risk.

    Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, they trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. They have also leveraged their expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

    Operating with respect, curiosity and open minds, the people who thrive here share the belief that it’s not just what you do that matters—it’s how you do it. This is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

    As an AI Engineer, you will be an integral member of a collaborative multi-asset trading team. You’ll work on high-impact machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives that are central to the business strategy. In this role, you will build critical infrastructure and tooling that leverages AI and ML technology to enhance productivity, efficiency, and discover innovative paths to challenging business and technology problems. Surrounded by cutting-edge technology and experienced trading teams, you will have the opportunity to tackle fascinating new projects while becoming a subject-matter expert in a critical and innovative role.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Drive end-to-end development of AI infrastructure and AI-driven applications: from initial proof-of-concept to production deployment and ongoing maintenance.
    • Collaborate with technologists, traders, quantitative researchers, and data scientists to identify high-impact opportunities for integrating AI and machine learning into technology and business use cases.
    • Implement automated systems for continuous training, validation, and monitoring of models, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliability.
    • Provide technical leadership in selecting, integrating, and optimizing AI and ML frameworks, libraries, and tools across diverse hardware and software environments.
    • Create and maintain feature pipelines, feature stores, and model stores.
    • Develop frameworks to enable scalable, reproducible research.
    • Proactively troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement solutions to optimize GPU or CPU resource usage.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
    • 3+ years of experience working with machine learning and artificial intelligence technology.
    • Strong understanding of core machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.
    • Excellent programming skills in Python.
    • Demonstrated experience in building, validating, deploying, monitoring, and updating production ML and AI models.
    • Hands-on experience with MLOps and AIOps infrastructure and tooling.
    • Proficient in problem-solving and analytical reasoning.
    • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
    • Experience with ML frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, TensorRT, or ONNX.
    • Experience with Large Language Models, including RAG and fine-tuning techniques.
    • Familiarity with compute infrastructure necessary to support operating AI and ML technology.

     

    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.

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  • Angular Developer – Remote

    Crypto Prop Trading Firm

    Remote

    Posted 3 Wks Ago

    Crypto’s here to stay. That’s one thing my client is sure of. But what its future looks like—that’s something they need you to create.

    Looking for the brightest and the best. And because they work pretty much everywhere across the Central European timezone, they’re not about to let borders stand in their way.

    The Role

    This crypto prop trading firm is looking to hire a talented Angular Developer. You’ll play a critical role in building and enhancing trading dashboards used in-house by traders, enabling real-time decision-making and market analysis.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop, maintain, and optimize highly responsive trading dashboards using Angular and TypeScript.
    • Collaborate closely with traders, data engineers, and back-end developers to design and implement seamless user interfaces and ensure efficient data flows.
    • Utilize NGXS for state management and RxJS for reactive programming in real-time trading environments.
    • Work in an Agile development process to deliver high-quality features in a fast-paced trading environment.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • 4+ years of front-end development using TypeScript and Angular.
    • Proficiency with Angular 15+.
    • Strong experience with NGXS (state management).
    • Solid understanding and application of RxJS for reactive programming.
    • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and WebSocket integrations for real-time data updates.

    Bonus Points

    • Experience working with Nx monorepo architecture.
    • Full-stack development experience with Python on the back-end.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks for Angular applications.
    • Knowledge of financial/trading systems or crypto markets is a bonus. 

    What they offer

    • Flexible hours: Working more or less in a Central European timezone, flexible hours are still part of the package. Because only you know when, and where, you’re most productive.
    • Relocation packages: Want to work in the Dubai office? They’ll help you, and those closest to you, make the move, get set up, and get settled.
    • Annual workations: Twice a year, everyone packs their bags and heads off on a week-long work retreat to hang out in real life.

     

    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.

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  • C# Quant Developer

    Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Wks Ago

    Salary: £150-200k base + bonus + profit share

     

    Company:

    Managing over £15,000,000,000 AUM and a signature new CTO, this hedge fund has seen an increase of over 50% in the past 2 years.

    A macro fund that is cross-asset, they are very mathematical at their core.

    Role:

    With many of the portfolios consolidated into one core group which is led by the founder himself, they are looking for another quant developer to join the team.

    With close daily interaction with the front office trading and portfolio managers (you will not be siloed as at some trading firms), you get a huge breadth of business exposure and a direct impact on PnL – which is why this role comes with a profit share aspect.

    Skills Required:

    • Top academics from a leading university
    • C# skills ideally (will consider strong candidates from any OO)
    • An interest in or experience of finance or mathematics

    Benefits:

    • Profit share as part of large salary
    • Big impact / business exposure
    • Culture of learning and idea-generation from everyone

     

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  • UI React Developer – Fixed Income Trading

    Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Wks Ago

    Salary: £100-140k base + share of profits bonus

    1-6 years of experience

     

    Job description:

    Client

    One of the world’s most prestigious multi-strategy funds. With huge autonomy within small teams, they share a core infrastructure platform but encourage their traders and quants to pursue unique investment strategies as independent small trading pods, taking a large cut of their own profits.

    Well-respected in the industry for their fantastic compensation and significant investment in their technology, this is a great, rewarding place to work where you can see a direct impact of your work on the PnL.

    Role

    Offering the unique opportunity for a creative developer to work directly as part of a high performance trading team. Working closely with the development team, you’ll be designing and implementing a new suite of user interfaces in React / Javascript/ HTML5 with the aim of driving a key expansion of the team’s trading activities.

    You will also develop analytics tools to increase the team’s systematic trading activities and contribute to the ongoing development of the team’s data collection processes, analytics, pricing and risk engines, plus develop GUIs to manage these activities.

    The successful UI Developer will be someone with excellent attention to detail, who takes pride in producing high quality work, equally comfortable working in a team and independently.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 1-6 years of relevant commercial experience
    • Good quantitative academic record with degree in STEM subject from a top-tier university
    • Significant React and Javascript experience and proficiency, plus associated frameworks (HTML, CSS)
    • A skilled communicator at all levels, with technical and non-technical colleagues alike
    • Finance experience NOT required

    Desirable Skills and Experience

    • Highly desirable: object-oriented development experience

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Strong salary + share of profit style bonuses
    • Work-from-home opportunities
    • Culture of collaboration where colleagues are constantly learning from each other
    • Excellent career progression
    • Generous benefits package

     

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  • Senior C++ Software Developer – ultra-low-latency HFT

    Electronic Market Making

    London

    Posted 4 Wks Ago

    Salary: Potential for £500-600k total comp

     

    Job Summary: A small firm with one of the best names within the HFT market. Specialists within electronic market making in FX, equity, fixed income and commodity markets. Ultra-low-latency C++ development alongside industry experts (C++ committee members and contributors to latest C++ versions).

    Client:

    The algorithmic models are built against multi-petabyte datasets on huge clusters, all run in-house. With fewer than 100 staff in total but a household name within the HFT world, this company prides itself on its flat structure whilst avoiding bureaucracy. They hire the best and encourage them to innovate and break boundaries – not get stuck behind red tape.

    Role:

    Yes, you have the fancy office with a replica spaceship (genuinely!), the latest hardware, the company trips abroad, the Michelin star dinners. But it’s the work, and the colleagues that draw people to this company:

    • Build the trading models actually run in production
    • Launch new strategies without involvement or interference of the quant team
    • PnL-generating function – not just making adaptors for other teams
    • Ultra-low latency optimisation down to the hardware
    • Build custom compilers, build custom math functions
    • Code in production is mostly C++17 with some C++20

    Skills and Experience Required:

    • Phenomenal development skills
    • Interest in C++ as a language up to C++20, and ideally keeping an eye on C++23
    • Financial knowledge is not required. They have hired from finance, but also from gaming and other tech firms

    Benefits and Incentives:

    • Ownership + the work
    • Techie culture
    • Compensation – you are making a direct impact on the PnL

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  • Ultra-low-latency C++ Developer (Electronic Market Making)

    Premier C++ Business-Facing Team

    London

    Posted 4 Wks Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus (roughly £400k TC potential)

     

    Summary:

    A premier C++ business-facing team is seeking strong C++ engineers to join a growing core tech team, based in London. You will work closely with traders in a dynamic and busy trading-floor environment, contributing significantly to the front office team and the design of low-latency strategies.

    The role: 

    You will be working on several exciting projects for the EMM Technology team, covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Collaborating closely with the traders to understand their needs, you will design, develop, maintain and support the cutting-edge low-latency trading platform and provide a meaningful contribution in terms of pre- and post-trade analysis.

    Projects in the pipeline are broad, and include things like:

    • Dynamic services for stock limits
    • Working with market data vendors
    • Messaging layers
    • Algo order routers
    • Working on the quant models
    • Super low-latency critical pathways

    The successful C++ Developer will be someone who thrives on huge amounts of project ownership, and using predominantly C++17, moving towards C++20.

    Skills and Experience Required:

    • 5+ years’ professional experience, strong in C++ (C++17 and 20 ideal)
    • Solid compsci fundamentals

    Desirable:

    • Low-latency architecture & design knowledge
    • Previous experience in finance is a plus
    • Advanced understanding of modern architecture and design across all systems
    • Experience of Linux administration
    • Bachelor’s degree in STEM subject

    Benefits:

    • Significant salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • High degree of ownership and impactful work
    • Excellent career growth and professional development is encouraged
    • Flexible working and working from home opportunities

     

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  • C++ Quant Developer, Equities, Hedge Fund

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Wks Ago

    Salary: up to £350k TC

    Experience: 10+ years

     

    Fabulous opportunity for a low latency QD to join one of the world’s most prestigious and successful hedge funds. Looking for an experienced engineer with a solid programming background in modern C++ alongside outstanding communication skills, and comfortable facing off to the business.

    This role is focused primarily on the design, architecture and implementation of robust and super-fast low-latency C++ systems. Working directly with central trading teams to understand their requirements, you’ll build the necessary high-performance infrastructure to enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions. You’ll also improve platform efficiency, using network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 5+ years’ experience as a senior contributor at financial services firm(s), with 10+ years’ experience overall
    • Strong object-oriented C++ programming skills, including C++17 & ideally C++20
    • Strong background in data structures, algorithms, multithreading and asynchronous environments
    • Solid understanding of low-latency and real-time system design and implementation
    • Deep understanding of Linux system internals & networking
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) from a top-tier university

    Desirable

    • Existing buy-side experience preferred
    • Familiarity with real-time low-latency trading systems specifically for equities and futures
    • Some Python to understand related quantitative & data-oriented work of others

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Strong salary + bonuses
    • Willing to wait up to 12 months for non-competes
    • Collaborative culture and an exciting place to work
    • Generous benefits package

     

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  • HFT Build-out for C++ Quant Developer

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 4 Wks Ago

    Salary: up to £600k TC

     

    Client 

    Research at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. You’ll be exposed to all aspects of the systematic investing business; with lots of project ownership and a collaborative start-up environment, this is a fantastic place to work.

    Role

    They’re looking to add an exceptional Quant Developer to a small engineering team within the central research technology team. Working directly with systematic Portfolio Managers – and closely associated with their success – you’ll build, operate and evolve the tech stack through analyzing business requirements and identifying solutions.

    Current work involves the firm’s build-out into High Frequency Trading, to go alongside their multi-asset, multi-strategy approach.

    The ideal candidate will be ready to solve a wide variety of problems – from building intraday signal research tools, mid- & high-frequency trading, real-time market data, and beyond.

    Requirements

    • 3-7+ years’ development experience in a similar role, although ideally much more
    • Strong programming skills in C++ (plus some Python would be ideal)
    • Solid Linux admin experience 
    • Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

    Benefits

    • Market-leading base + bonuses + generous benefits
    • Meritocratic environment working with some of the smartest minds in industry
    • Excellent professional development (tuition assistance)
    • Plenty of opportunity to give back through volunteering & charity work
    • Flexible hybrid working model

     

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  • Core C++ Developer – NYC, London or Singapore

    Crypto High-Frequency Trading

    London / NYC / Singapore

    Posted 4 Wks Ago

    Total Comp: 250-600k

     

    Fantastic opportunity for a modern C++ Developer (C++17/20) to join this crypto trading and investments firm. They leverage cutting-edge technology to trade with extreme precision and speed, essential to evolve in today’s fast-changing markets.

    Looking to hire a talented engineer to focus on building ultra-low-latency, high-performance infrastructure, optimizing execution speed, and ensuring robust system reliability. You’ll collaborate with quant researchers, traders and infrastructure engineers to improve system performance, ensuring systems are robust and fault-tolerant for continuous trading operations.

    The successful candidate will have deep expertise in modern C++, systems programming, and high-performance computing.

    Requirements:

    • Outstanding programming skills in C++, with a strong grasp of modern C++(17/20) features
    • Extensive experience in low-latency, high-performance systems programming
    • Deep understanding of networking (TCP/UDP), concurrency, and multithreading
    • Strong experience in Linux-based development and performance tuning
    • Experience with real-time, high-throughput systems where performance is critical

    Desirable:

    • Background in crypto or traditional finance a plus, but not required
    • Experience with kernel bypass networking techniques (AF_XDP, DPDK, or similar)
    • Familiarity with C# code generation for automated trading infrastructure

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary (250-600k)
    • Work with the smartest people in one of the fastest-growing and most exciting industries
    • Greenfield work / big impact
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  • Frontend Engineer

    Leading Global Crypto Market Maker

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: Very competitive

     

    This is a unique opportunity at one of the largest crypto-native algo trading firms in digital assets. Looking to further expand with a Frontend Engineer who is passionate about building useful products & applications that users love.

    Working closely across multiple teams – product, marketing, trading, engineering – you’ll be developing frontend applications for the firm’s new trading products and client-facing portals. You’ll also create and drive the vision for a platform/portal from scratch, with oversight/project management of the frontend experience across a range of customer lifecycle stages.

    There are no legacy systems, no multiple levels of approvals, no bureaucracy; you will have the opportunity to grow and make a direct impact on trading, with huge amounts of autonomy and responsibility right away.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of frontend development experience
    • In-depth knowledge of frontend tech stack: node.js, npm, javascript, typescript, plus popular frameworks, e.g. React
    • Good understanding of frontend/servers infrastructure, e.g. CDN, Cloudflare or similar, web servers
    • Experience developing secure frontend code (strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, other OWASP risks and best practices for testing & mitigating them)

    Desirable

    • Interest in algorithmic trading
    • Experience in client facing financial or other professional services products

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Great base salaries and industry-leading bonuses
    • Flat, non-hierarchical structure with independence & autonomy to deliver solutions
    • Join a high-growth startup with a great work culture
    • Loads of social events, onsite gym, unlimited food & drinks in the office

     

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  • C# Software Developer – FICT

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: £140-170k TC

    Experience: 2-5 years

     

    Summary

    My client is one of the world’s most prestigious and successful hedge funds. They’re looking for a motivated C# developer to design and implement applications, tools and libraries for PMs across the Fixed Income, FX and Commodities business.

    In this role, you’ll work closely with the risk and trading teams to develop requirements and specifications as well as work on analytics and the development of the Quant library.

    Offering lots of scope for project ownership and the opportunity to work in a dynamic team, this firm has a great working environment, where hard work is well rewarded.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 2+ years’ experience with distributed C# development expertise
    • Experience in financial services firm is required, with some Fixed Income knowledge
    • Solid communication skills, comfortable facing off to the business
    • Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) from a top-tier university

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Strong salary + bonuses
    • High degree of ownership and impactful work
    • Positive, collegial culture encourages knowledge sharing
    • Generous benefits package

     

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  • Machine Learning Engineer – NYC

    Leading Global Prop Trading Firm

    New York City

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: up to $300,000 USD base + annual bonus

     

    Summary

    Exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading propriety trading firms with offices across the globe. You will be working with an elite global team of top minds in machine learning and engineering to help drive the direction of their ML platform.

    Seeking accomplished engineers with expertise in machine learning and robust mathematical foundations to work on building the firm-wired machine learning infrastructure and/or working with quantitative researchers on building end-to-end machine learning models.

    Requirements

    • Experience building and maintaining ML infrastructure from concept to production.
    • Strong experience in model training and mathematical concepts like optimization theory, regularization techniques and linear algebra.
    • Eagerness to stay updated on cutting-edge ML advancements.
    • Ability to create and maintain organized, reproducible research code.
    • Expertise in ML frameworks, particularly PyTorch, or Jax, TensorFlow or similar.
    • Innovative mindset, with a focus on questioning and improving methods.

    NB: Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Annual bonus.
    • Health insurance and other benefits.
    • Paid time off and parental leave.
    • A retirement plan with a company match.
    • And more!

     

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  • Machine Learning Performance Engineer – NYC

    Leading Global Prop Trading Firm

    New York City

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: up to $300,000 USD base + annual bonus

     

    Summary

    Exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading proprietary trading firms with offices across the globe. You will be working with an elite global team of top minds in machine learning and engineering to optimize the performance of their models – both training and inference.

    Seeking a machine learning engineer with expertise in low-level systems programming and optimization to join a world-class ML team. The team optimizes large-scale AI systems, from low-latency real-time inference to high-throughput research. This involves whole-system tuning, including CUDA, storage, networking, and detailed hardware analysis.

    Requirements

    • Strong understanding of modern ML techniques and toolsets.
    • Experience debugging training performance.
    • Deep understanding of low-level GPU concepts e.g., PTX, SASS, warps, cooperative groups, Tensor Cores, and the memory hierarchy.
    • Proficiency in CUDA debugging and optimization tools e.g., CUDA GDB, NSight Systems, NSight Compute
    • Familiarity with core GPU libraries e.g., Triton, CUTLASS, CUB, Thrust, cuDNN, and cuBLAS
    • Strong intuition about CUDA performance characteristics.
    • Background in GPU networking technologies e.g, Infiniband, RoCE, GPUDirect, PXN, rail optimization, and NVLink, and how to use these networking technologies to link up GPU clusters
    • Understanding of distributed GPU training algorithms.
    • Ability to question and innovate.

    NB: Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Annual bonus.
    • Health insurance and other benefits.
    • Paid time off and parental leave.
    • A retirement plan with a company match.
    • And more!

     

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  • C++ Quantitative Developer – NYC / Chicago

    Leading HFT Firm

    Chicago / New York City

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: up to $300,000 USD base + discretionary bonus

     

    Summary

    Exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading HFT firms with offices across NYC and Chicago. You will be working with a small team of extremely talented and motivated individuals to collaborate with each other and compete in the world’s financial markets.

    Seeking an ultra-low-latency C++ expert with a solid track record in quantitative finance to work on strategy development and code optimization.

    Requirements

    • Build and optimize research pipelines and strategy development.
    • Identify and implement performance enhancements.
    • Develop infrastructure for new trading strategies.
    • Collaborate directly with traders and developers to provide project timelines and ensure team accountability.

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years’ professional experience working on strategy development and code optimization.
    • Strong understanding of optimizing and profiling strategies.
    • A strong academic background from a top institution is preferred with an emphasis on Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
    • Proficiency in C++ is a must.
    • Professional experience coding in Python.
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects at one time.

    NB: Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Annual bonus.
    • Health insurance and other benefits.
    • Paid time off and parental leave.
    • A retirement plan with a company match.
    • And more!

     

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  • Senior C++ Developer – NYC / Chicago

    Leading HFT Firm

    Chicago / New York City

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: up to $300,000 USD base + discretionary bonus

     

    Summary

    Exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading HFT firms with offices across NYC and Chicago. You will be working with a small, collaborative team of extremely talented and motivated individuals across the whole HFT system.

    Seeking an ultra-low-latency C++ expert with a solid track record in quantitative finance to work on all aspects of a HFT system.

    Requirements

    • Develop and deploy trading system features.
    • Monitor trading system performance and resolve issues.
    • Collaborate with traders and developers on system improvements.
    • Investigate and troubleshoot trading system problems.

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years’ professional experience working on HFT systems.
    • A strong academic background from a top institution is preferred with an emphasis on Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
    • Proficiency in C++ is a must.
    • Professional experience coding in Python.
    • Knowledge of third-party libraries (i.e. STL and Boost), linux environments, git

    NB: Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Annual bonus.
    • Health insurance and other benefits.
    • Paid time off and parental leave.
    • A retirement plan with a company match.
    • And more!

     

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  • Production Engineer – Amsterdam

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: €100-250k

     

    My client is a tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. Seeking a decisive, logical thinker to join their Production Engineering team, who manage the reliability, scalability and performance of the live trading systems – all built in-house.

    This role is critical to the firm’s trading activities. Sitting on the trading floor, and working closely with users, your remit covers everything from market access, to strategy evaluation and management, through to performance tuning and trading automation. This is an engineering position – not support – so you’ll set the standards for the production environment.

    Here they operate with tight feedback loops and quick development cycles, and you can make a real, direct impact on trading results from day one.

    You’ll need to have a user-first approach to problem-solving where you can adapt and choose the right tool based on each problem’s requirements. In return, you’ll enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries.

    Requirements

    • Experience managing day-to-day operations of software and hardware infrastructure
    • Solid experience with Unix/Linux systems
    • The ability to automate tasks using Python
    • Strong design, debugging, and problem-solving skills
    • Experience with relational databases – they use PostgreSQL, but welcome experience with any other database
    • Collaborative communication skills; not afraid to challenge or defend a strategy

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Relocation assistance + visa sponsorship provided where necessary

     

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  • Software Engineers – New York

    Systematic Quant Fund

    New York City

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Not your standard hedge fund, the scientists, technologists and academics at this innovative company look beyond traditional finance to develop creative solutions and sophisticated trading models.

    They’re looking to hire talented software engineers who are interested in varied, challenging work for positions across all their engineering groups. You will work on world-class trading systems, creating infrastructure for your software engineering colleagues, and building and maintaining a whole host of analysis tools for quant researchers. You’ll also build technologies to boost the trading businesses, drive productivity and reduce risk across the company.

    This is a great opportunity for a software engineers with outstanding programming skills in Java, Python, C or C++.

    Requirements

    • At least 2+ years of full-time experience required
    • Good understanding of data structures and algorithms, with demonstrable experience in large-scale systems
    • Engineering experience in Java, (or other JVM languages), Python, C or C++
    • Superb programming and development skills
    • Minimum BS/BA in a technical or quantitative field
    • Candidates must have US citizenship/Greencard or a valid H1B/TN Visa

    Benefits

    • Market-leading base salaries + bonus
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Truly collaborative culture and growth opportunities throughout the firm
    • Flexible work environment
    • Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship

     

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  • FPGA Engineer – New York / Chicago

    Multi-Asset Prop Trading Firm

    Chicago / New York City

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Location: New York / Chicago

     

    My client, a prop trading firm active across a wide range of asset classes and regions, is looking for highly motivated engineers to join their FPGA team.

    This is a pivotal role where you will lead the architecture and hands-on implementation of new FPGA applications, guiding them from concept to completion, as well as upholding the robust performance of current systems. You’ll also collaborate with developers and traders to design, implement, and deploy FPGA solutions across the diverse trading businesses.

    If you’re an experienced FPGA engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, this role would be perfect for you.

    Requirements

    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from a top-tier university
    • Experience with FPGA/ASIC design and verification
    • Proficiency in design languages: SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL and common FPGA tools
    • Strong foundation in C/C++ programming
    • Demonstrable capabilities in RTL logic design, verification, and synthesis
    • Expert in FPGA design flow, including place & route, static timing analysis, and system-on-chip (SOC) architectures
    • Knowledge of the TCP/IP stack, on-chip networking applications, and other common networking protocols

    For Senior roles: minimum 5 years’ experience in FPGA or ASIC digital design, including leadership in software integration efforts.

    Benefits and Incentives

    • Competitive compensation packages
    • Collaborative, friendly working environment
    • Have an impact from day one right across the firm

     

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  • C++ Developer – Options Market Making

    Prop Market Maker

    Chicago

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Location: Chicago

     

    An elite prop trading firm with a relaxed yet rewarding approach is looking for exceptional C++ software developers to join their Chicago team. This firm is scientific, tech-driven and they invest heavily in their engineering teams. Developers here are truly world-class.

    You will sit on the trading floor, working alongside the very best traders and developers, helping to expand system connectivity to new markets, optimize order execution algorithms, and improve trading strategies.

    This is a high impact role, where you’ll see the results of your work immediately and have a direct outcome on the bottom line. The code base is all in C++23 and there is a modern stack throughout, making extensive use of template and meta programming, Python, FPGA and Julia.

    Requirements

    • Exceptional C++ developer (with experience of C++11/14/17/20)
    • Familiarity with CBOE is essential
    • Experience in Options Market Making (exposure to Index Options (SPX) is a big plus)
    • Demonstrable experience of building low latency, high performance execution systems to support trading for options and market making
    • Experience in ultra-low-latency design, performance tuning & template programming

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of financial markets & securities (particularly futures and options)
    • Experience with other programming languages, e.g. Python, Javascript
    • NoSQL and time-series databases knowledge

    Benefits and Incentives

    • Excellent bonus potential and compensation
    • Friendly, collaborative working environment
    • No dress code, catered offices and regular social events
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems.

     

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  • Commodities Software Engineer – Houston

    Tech-Driven Prop Trading Firm

    Houston

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    My client is a leading tech-driven prop trading firm, trading their own capital across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies in markets worldwide. They are looking for world-class Python engineers to join the Commodities trading group to build and develop reliable ETL pipelines for the ingestion, management, and analysis of datasets used by analysts and traders.

    In this role, you will join a small talented team working closely with senior data engineers and key stakeholders across both greenfield and established projects. Your first priority will be getting data to the analysts; going forward there will be opportunities to help design and build the core data infrastructure used across the group.

    Requirements

    • Solid Commodities experience
    • Very strong programming experience: Python preferred, familiarity with other languages desirable
    • Detail-oriented self-starter, with outstanding communication skills
    • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or other numerate subject

    Desirable

    • Experience in the Trading/Finance industry (ideally US Gas)
    • Relational databases experience (Postgres preferred)

    Benefits and Incentives

    • Strong base salaries and potential for significant further upside
    • Join a relaxed but high-performance engineering culture with the chance to work with industry leaders
    • Feel valued for your input and get rewarded for great ideas

     

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  • Quant Developer (Python/C++) – Model Implementation

    Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Location: New York City

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund investing across a variety of financial markets, my client is seeking a talented Quant Developer to work in the Model Implementation (Pipeline) team.

    This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you’ll be expected to do the same. Working collaboratively with Researchers, Engineers and PMs on the team, your primary focus will be the distributed real-time trading system responsible for computing signals and targeting positions for various strategies. You’ll take ownership of design and production implementation of new strategies, lead efforts to identify and tackle platform bottlenecks, as well as expanding capabilities to new asset classes.

    Requirements

    • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
    • 5+ years’ experience as a Quant Developer (or related position)
    • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
    • Solid experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, etc.
    • Keen proponent of writing automated tests

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people

     

    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.

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  • FPGA Engineer – London

    World Leading Quant and Systematic Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic trading firm that operates in all liquid asset across all the major Asian, EMEA and US markets. The firm is looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their London team and provide technical project management and guidance whilst remaining hands on with key infrastructure projects across the EMEA region and globally.

    This is an opportunity to join an existing team that truly takes a scientific approach to investing and a firm that sees technology as central to their continued success.

    Requirement:

    • 3+ years’ experience in RTL design and verification for FPGAs using Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL
    • Experience in FPGA toolchains using Xilinx Vivado (preferred) or Intel Quartus
    • Experience of simulation environments, Modelsim/Questa preferred
    • Knowledge of C++ for writing hardware APIs
    • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related degree

    Nice to have:

    • Knowledge of Market Data protocol
    • Experience with strategy implementation

    Benefits:

    • Extremely competitive salary and bonus structure – Market leading
    • Hybrid working arrangements
    • Ability to have a direct and observable impact
    • Tech-first culture

     

    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.

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  • Senior Developer (Cross Desk)

    World-Leading Quant and Systematic Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    My client is a leading systematic trading firm that operates in all liquid asset across most major markets. They are looking for a highly experienced developer to join one of their core teams responsible for building and enhancing key components that directly affect their algorithmic trading and data management systems.

    This role is an excellent opportunity to work directly with Traders & Researchers on bespoke tooling and their most immediate requirements whilst leveraging state-of-the-art tools and components.

    Requirements:

    • 4+ years of experience in financial services from either a tier-1 investment bank or fund
    • Excellent C++ and Python experience on Linux
    • Knowledge of real-time systems, high performance computing and quantitative applications

    Nice to have:

    • Experience working with more than one asset class
    • Experience working within a mature CI/CD process, DevOps experience

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary and bonus structure – market-leading
    • Hybrid working arrangements
    • Relaxed culture and no red-tape
    • Opportunity to work on business-critical, complex problems

     

    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.

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  • C++ Developer

    Multi-Asset Prop Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary:

    My client, a prop trading firm active across a wide range of asset classes and regions, is looking for highly talented developers with expert-level C++ skills to join their London office.

    You’ll be part of a passionate team developing C++ code for the core trading engine, solving complex problems on the engine for all exchange-traded asset classes. You’ll collaborate with quant researchers, creating software to support research, analysis, backtesting, and live trading. You’ll also help design and architect world-class low-latency trading solutions by understanding networks, server architecture, and how software can best take advantage of the hardware.

    Requirements:

    • 3+ years’ C++ coding experience, focused on high-performance or low-latency server programming
    • In-depth knowledge of Linux systems, network programming, & CPU architecture
    • Knowledge of market data protocols & order entry for global exchanges
    • Experience profiling and optimization code
    • Bonus points for finance experience

    Benefits:

    • Competitive compensation packages
    • Collaborative, friendly working environment
    • Have an impact from day one right across the firm

     

    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.

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  • Machine Learning Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary:

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Looking for an experienced ML Engineer with strong mathematical foundations to join their growing ML team and help drive the direction of the ML platform.

    In this role, you’ll draw on your in-depth knowledge of the ML ecosystem and understanding of varying approaches to aid decision-making, choosing the right tool for the problem. Your work will also focus on enhancing research workflows to tighten feedback cycles. Successful ML engineers will be able to understand the mechanics behind various modeling techniques, while also being able to break down the mathematics behind them.

    The successful candidate will be passionate about the craft of software engineering, who enjoys designing APIs systems that colleagues love to use. If you also have a great appetite for learning new things, this role is for you!

    Requirements:

    • A strong mathematical background, in addition to experience with ML techniques and infrastructure
    • You have previously built and maintained training and inference infrastructure
    • A robust understanding of what it takes to move from concept to production
    • Strong experience in model training & mathematical concepts, e.g. linear algebra, greek alphabet, choice of loss functions, regularization techniques, model architecture, optimizer, learning rate schedules, etc.
    • Thorough understanding of Python tools and libraries, keen to offer advice on best practices
    • Experience using Jax, Tensorflow or similar ML frameworks a huge plus

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading salaries
    • Generous benefits package, including physical & mental health benefits, excellent holiday entitlement, significant parental leave, retirement benefits, private on-site gym
    • Focus on learning & development with tuition reimbursement
    • Recreation spaces with breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats
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  • FPGA Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary:

    Leading HFT fund looking for exceptional FPGA engineers to join an elite global team to design and build the next generation of hardware solutions.

    Collaborating with technologists and traders, you will provide hardware systems in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute and real-time acceleration. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on co-designing hybrid hardware/software solutions.

    The ideal candidate will have a mix of traditional RTL development and software skills, strong work ethic, and the drive to continually learn and improve.

    Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech, academic and start-up industries.

    Requirements:

    • 3+ years’ proven track record of hands-on FPGA development where you have taken ownership
    • In-depth knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems
    • 3+ years of RTL experience (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL)
    • Good understanding of technology trade-offs, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
    • 2+ years’ software development experience
    • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or related)
    • Finance experience not required

    Desirable:

    • Any of the following: Linux, scripting language proficiency (preferably Python), high level synthesis flows, familiarity with Jenkins CI / Github / ctypes / SWIG

    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
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  • DevOps Engineer – Core Platform

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Experience: 2 – 20 years

     

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    As a DevOps Engineer, your primary focus will be building and implementing new development tools and infrastructure. Working with software engineers to ensure development follows best practice, your workload will be varied. Tasks include: automating & improving development & release processes, managing environment deployments & upgrades, identifying CI/CD pipeline problems & developing updates/fixes, and building tools and APIs to improve customer experience.

    For this role, they welcome applications from engineers across all experience levels: from 2 to 20 years.

    Requirements:

    • Solid DevOps experience in a similar role
    • Good knowledge of Git and Windows & Linux scripting (Batch files/Powershell/Bash)
    • Strong Python knowledge, plus familiarity with C/C++, Make, CMake
    • Working knowledge of Postgres or SQL in general
    • Team player essential with excellent communication skills

    Desirable:

    • Experience with configuration management tools, e.g. Ansible
    • Experience working within a mature CI/CD process
    • Experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Software Engineer – High Performance Market Data

    Tech-Driven Global Investment Manager

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary:

    My client is a leading quant and systematic hedge fund, leveraging their deep knowledge of trading, technology and operations to deliver high-quality, uncorrelated returns. Seeking a Software Developer with C/C++ experience to join the team in London.

    Your main responsibility is to create, implement and test front-to-back trading infrastructure for global frameworks for algorithmic trading, real-time risk management, market connectivity, trade reporting and trade surveillance. To do this, you’ll collaborate closely with quant researchers and other technologist to ensure consistency and maximize re-use of software globally.

    The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment, capable of delivering high quality work in collaboration with colleagues across the globe.

    Requirements:

    • 3+ years’ C/C++ development experience on Linux
    • 3+ years’ understanding of code optimization and high performing applications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related subject

    Desirable:

    • Experience with order management, exchange connectivity or market data handling for Equities, FX or fixed income products
    • Advanced degree in Mathematics or Computer Engineering (MSc)
    • Python, SQL and/or scripting experience
    • Interest in automated trading systems. Knowledge of trading, settlement and/or market interfaces considered

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a tech-driven environment with close collaboration between desks
    • Market-leading compensation + generous benefits
    • Relaxed, friendly culture, with a regular socials
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  • Software Developer

    Global Alternative Investment Fund Manager

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary:

    This is a leading multi-asset fund focused on global macro asset classes to generate uncorrelated returns. They value technology highly and are looking to add an outstanding Software Developer to their Enterprise Technology team.

    This highly impactful role offers the opportunity to work across all aspects of development projects (from establishing business requirements and design development, to testing and release management). You’ll gain exposure to and work closely with many key areas of the firm, including front office, quantitative analytics, risk management, economic research and middle office.

    If you’re enthusiastic about programming and technology, with an entrepreneurial approach, we would encourage you to apply!

    Requirements:

    • Strong programming skills, including an in-depth understanding of and recent programming experience in C#/.Net or other OO languages (e.g. Java or Python)
    • Experience working with SQL databases
    • Comfortable with ownership of development projects from start through to completion
    • Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science – or a related field – from a top-tier university and A-levels at grade A*/A/B (or international equivalent)

    Benefits:

    • Thrive in a collaborative working environment, where everyone can significantly impact the team and wider organization
    • Dynamic and integrated team of brilliant technologists
    • Strong emphasis on professional and personal development
    • Generous benefits package – on-site facilities, healthcare, dental, pension, etc.
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  • Data Scraping Specialist

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

    They’re now seeking a Data Scraping Specialist to join the growing team. Your primary focus is to develop and maintain web scraping tools to build datasets for research and trading. You will integrate datasets from internal and external providers and manage the multiple and extensive datasets used on the research & trading platform.

    Requirements:

    • 2+ years’ experience in web scraping
    • A polyglot developer; with good Python knowledge in particular
    • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices
    • Outstanding communication skills at all levels of technical competence

    Desirable:

    • Structured and unstructured data management expertise
    • Knowledge of the financial data of equity/derivatives

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • C++ Quant Developer

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary:

    Research at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes.

    They’re looking to add an exceptional Quant Developer to a small engineering team within the central research technology team. Working directly with systematic Portfolio Managers – and closely associated with their success – you’ll  build, operate and evolve the tech stack through analyzing business requirements and identifying solutions.

    The ideal candidate will have a background in a technically demanding industry (e.g. HFT, computer hardware, gaming) and be ready to solve all the challenges that come with the development of a modular system – data pipelines, intraday signal research tools, mid- & high-frequency trading, real-time market data, etc.

    Requirements:

    • 2-6 years’ development experience in a similar role
    • Strong programming skills in C++ (plus some Python would be ideal)
    • Solid Linux admin experience
    • Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
    • A motivated self-starter, with creative & analytical problem-solving skills

    Desirable:

    • Familiarity with computer architecture, databases, real time systems, and distributed computing

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading base + bonuses + generous benefits
    • Meritocratic environment working with some of the smartest minds in industry
    • Excellent professional development (tuition assistance)
    • Plenty of opportunity to give back through volunteering & charity work
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  • Software Engineer – Innovative Trading Prospects

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: £250-600k TC

     

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the London office of this tech-focused market maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. Now looking for an engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset to design and build the software necessary for trading new products, in new markets, in new and innovative ways.

    Joining a close-knit multidisciplinary team of traders, software developers, and infrastructure engineers, your workload will be varied and exciting. Examples of this include: building new autotrading strategies, developing pricing systems & infrastructure to price new products, and building systems to integrate into new markets and market structures in the best possible way.

    This role would suit someone who relishes the challenges that come with an extremely fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running, making a tangible impact from day one.

    Requirements:

    • Fantastic engineering instincts with solid understanding of CompSci fundamentals
    • Strong software development skills in C#, C++, C & Python
    • Proven track record in writing scalable, reliable, high quality clean code
    • Keen proponent of continuous improvement and test-driven design plus innovative, big-picture thinking grounded in real-world pragmatism
    • As comfortable working independently as with Traders, Researchers, and other stakeholders to deliver complex business initiatives
    • Experience connecting prop trading systems to trading venues & exchanges, plus building a trading system that covers the entire lifecycle of a trade

    Desirable:

    • Experience building OTC trading systems
    • Keen interest in derivatives and trading, ideally with previous experience in hedge funds/market-making industry

    Benefits:

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Opportunity to work in a work in a start-up dynamic while being well-placed to lead global technical initiatives
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop
    • Benefits include: >25 days’ vacation, daily onsite breakfast + lunch, paid commuting expenses, and continuous learning opportunities
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  • Data Software Engineer – London-based hedge fund

    Top-Tier Global Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Location: London, UK

    A top-tier global trading firm is seeking a skilled Data Software Engineer to join its London-based Global Data Engineering team. In this role, you’ll architect and implement a high-performance framework for modelling financial instruments, working with a complex ecosystem of financial and alternative datasets to drive strategic decision-making in low- to high-frequency trading.

    Role Overview

    As a key contributor to the data engineering team, you’ll tackle some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of financial data and technology, including:

    • Designing and deploying a scalable, high-throughput data model to unify financial instrument identifiers across vendors, markets, and timeframes.
    • Building and optimizing data pipelines for global data ingestion, processing, and validation with Python
    • Leveraging cloud technologies (e.g. S3) to handle massive datasets while maintaining performance standards.
    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams worldwide to align data solutions with trading objectives and technical requirements, ensuring consistency and precision in data handling.

    Your Skill Set

    • Advanced programming skills in Python, with an emphasis on performance and efficiency in data-heavy applications.
    • Strong system design and data modelling expertise, ideally with financial instruments, allowing you to build robust, scalable data architectures.
    • Knowledge of cloud storage and deployment, with experience handling large datasets at a global scale.
    • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with engineering and trading teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions.

    What’s On Offer

    • Market Leading Compensation: Bonus guarantee, sign on + extensive benefits
    • Innovative Environment: Work in a team that values creativity, experimentation, and technical excellence
    • Career Growth: Opportunities to lead technical initiatives and mentor emerging talent
    • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working and a range of flexibility initiatives to support your well-being
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  • FPGA Engineer – London / Amsterdam

    Leading Quant Trading Firm

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    The Company

    My client is a technology-driven company, pushing on ultra-low-latency real-time systems at large scale globally. Challenges abound, and you should have a desire to learn new technologies, and demonstrate an ability to solve unstructured problems.

    Working here has the feel of a small start-up with the benefits of being part of one of the leading quantitative trading firms in the world. They’re currently looking for talented engineers to join the global FPGA team.

    This team works with technologists and traders to provide hardware solutions in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute, and real-time acceleration. This is a fast-paced area, where taking ideas through to deployment must be fast and accurate. Seeking FPGA development engineers who can help build the next generation of hardware solutions. You will have excellent knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems. Ideally, you will have a combination of skills in traditional RTL development and complementary software skills. This will enable you to fully contribute to co-designing hybrid hardware/software applications.

    As a resourceful individual you will make a difference to a growing company, with your contributions recognized, valued and rewarded. They will support your career progression in a well-resourced, fast-moving environment. Together you can make a significant impact and help define the future of trading acceleration using FPGA technology.

    What you’ll do:

    • Work within the FPGA development team to roll out new hardware to the trading community
    • Interact with development teams to coordinate technology introduction
    • Develop high performance FPGA systems in SystemVerilog and/or HLS
    • Contribute to the development of productivity tooling that supports hardware development efforts
    • Stay informed of industry hardware (including the latest System-on-Chip and System-in-Package)
    • Interpret high-level requirements to create exceptional solutions for the trading community
    • Build your skills in the finance industry and FPGA development flows 

    Skills you’ll need:

    • Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making
    • Hands-on FPGA development successes, taking ownership of significant systems and subsystems
    • Sound understanding of technology tradeoffs, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
    • At least 3+ years of experience working as a FPGA development engineer in a team environment
    • At least 3+ years of RTL experience (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL)
    • At least 2+ years of software development experience
    • Quantitative appreciation of low-level hardware/software interaction
    • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or related subject)
    • Passion for development, strong work ethic, and drive to continually learn and improve

    Bonus points for:

    • Linux experience
    • Scripting language proficiency (preferably Python)
    • High-level Synthesis flows
    • Familiarity with some of: Jenkins CI, Github, ctypes, SWIG
    • Experience of automated testing
    • Embedded processors
    • Networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP, IB)
    • Financial protocol and algorithmic experience
    • High speed networking / serial protocols / transceivers / PCIe

    Salary: Variable – they are market leaders in compensation & pay talent based on their technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

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  • C++ LL Quant Developer, Equities – London / Amsterdam

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    This is a top-tier global hedge fund with a strong commitment to leveraging innovations in technology and data science to solve complex problems for the business.

    Now looking for a Quantitative Developer to join the team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low-latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. You’ll work directly with the firm’s central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, you will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, allowing the best possible execution performance.

    Job Duties

    • Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems.
    • Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm’s overall execution performance.
    • Enhance the platform’s efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency.
    • Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability.
    • Assist in building and maintaining automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools
    • Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment.

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of professional experience in a front-office, financial services environment as a senior contributor.
    • 10+ years’ cumulative professional experience. Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making.
    • Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++, including:
      • Proficiency with new features of C++17 and C++20
      • Proficiency with multithreading and asynchronous environments
    • Strong understanding of low-latency and real-time system design and implementation
    • Strong understanding of Linux system internals and networking
    • Strong financial experience across multiple asset classes, with a focus on real-time low-latency trading systems for equities and futures
    • Familiarity with python for quantitative research and data-oriented processing
    • Familiarity with analysis of execution algorithm performance

    Salary: Variable – they are market leaders in compensation and pay talent based on technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

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  • C++ Software Engineer – London / Amsterdam

    Leading Global Market Maker

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    My client is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Their world-class capabilities position them to meet the liquidity demands of a diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with them, clients – including asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension programs – are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.

    In their mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, they hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next-generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.

    Responsibilities

    • Build, maintain and support one of the world’s most powerful trading platforms while continuously improving performance, functionality and stability of the system
    • Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
    • Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom solutions
    • Analyze complex business and technical problems
    • Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner
    • Provide timely systems support for trading activities

    Qualifications

    • Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making.
    • In-depth experience working in C++
    • The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
    • Sound understanding of multi-threaded application design and development
    • Professional experience working with distributed systems
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment
    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
    • A deep passion for technology and software development

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with proprietary trading

    Salary: Variable – they are market leaders in compensation and pay talent based on technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

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  • Commodities Desk-Aligned Engineer – London/Amsterdam

    Leading Global Asset Management

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    This is a fantastic position on a commodities team that seeks to generate alpha through directional and relative value strategies across both physical and financial commodities markets. They evaluate opportunities in natural gas, power, crude, and refined products, and agriculture, primarily in North America and Europe.

    Using fundamental research, proprietary analytical methodologies, and quantitative analysis to drive their views, these techniques are combined with an intense focus on understanding each market they trade, reflected in the ability to generate supply and demand balances for each commodity or product. A key part of this process is their advanced technology platform: allowing for a quick and deep understanding of patterns within a market or product, leading to scenario analysis and improvements to the overall accuracy of their views.

    Your Opportunity

    • Partner with trading, research and data teams to develop core analytics and deliver key initiatives for a commodities trading business
    • Understand business challenges and drive technical/quantitative solutions
    • Work with large data sets and build data analytics trading tools
    • Integrate data and insights into models and investment processes
    • Structure scalable, maintainable solutions, improving model frameworks and performance
    • As a stakeholder in the advanced technology platform, drive enhancements that help maintain competitive advantage

    Your Skills and Talents

    • Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making.
    • Excellent technology skills. Fluent in Python or comparable language. Experience using multiple programming languages is desirable.
    • Experience with complex, multi-site, systems architectures, strong Unix operating system knowledge and exposure to a variety of database technologies.
    • Outstanding academic record. BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science/Physics; or equivalent experience.
    • Exposure to commodity markets would be an advantage.
    • Highly motivated to work in a hands-on collaborative environment.
    • Commitment to excellence and strong attention to detail.

    Salary: Variable – they are market leaders in compensation and pay talent based on technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

    About the Company

    One of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, they manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. For over 30 years, they’ve cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

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  • Python Software Engineer – London / Amsterdam

    Leading Global Market Maker

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    My client is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Their world-class capabilities position them to meet the liquidity demands of a diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with them, clients – including asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension programs – are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.

    In their mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, they hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next-generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.

    Responsibilities

    • Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
    • Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom technology solutions
    • Analyze complex business and technical problems
    • Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner
    • Provide timely systems support for trading activities

    Qualifications

    • Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making.
    • In-depth experience working in Python
    • The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
    • Knowledge of Linux systems
    • Strong scripting experience with an ability to integrate various components and systems (in-house and third-party)
    • Professional experience working with distributed systems
    • Knowledge of SDLC methodologies
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment
    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
    • A deep passion for technology and software development

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with proprietary trading and market making
    • Experience with Kafka, KdB, SQL Server, Javascript, C++

    Salary: Variable – they are market leaders in compensation and pay talent based on technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

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  • Software Engineer – CHIP – London/Amsterdam

    Leading Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    This is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm, trading their own capital at their own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so have they – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets and venture capital. With over 1,000 employees around the world, they work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.

    Now looking for outstanding Software Engineers with expertise in C++. In this role, you will be a part of the Core Infrastructure team, responsible for designing, developing and maintaining the low-latency trading platform deployed globally. You will be tasked with working on various areas of the technical stack including order routing, market data, and risk systems.

    Requirements:

    • Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making
    • Significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with very tight resource/latency constraints
    • Background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
    • Comfortable working “under the hood” and you are quite skilled in performance tuning (applications, Linux, socket I/O, etc.) and troubleshooting
    • Experience working with C++ libraries like STL and Boost
    • Up to date on C++11/C++20 standards and have opinions about them
    • You’ve worked on challenging projects that involved things like building a custom compiler, writing a matching engine, or working with large amounts of data in real time
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Bonus points if you have:

    • Experience working in the trading industry or another ultra-low latency sensitive business that involves solving remarkably complex problems
    • Experience working with Research teams and Quants
    • Full life-cycle software development utilizing exotic hardware/software architectures for ultra-low latency trading systems

    Salary: Variable – they are market leaders in compensation & pay talent based on their technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

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  • Senior C++ Quantitative Developer – Ultra High Frequency Trading

    Leading Quant & Systematic Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Location: London

    Established HFT firm looking for an experienced C++ developer with a passion for high-performance, low-latency systems. The role is ‘Senior Quantitative Developer’, offering the opportunity to work with the best in the business, on a range of highly challenging technical work – low-latency C++ development, HFT algo development – as well as latency and hardware optimisation.

    About the Role:

    • As a Senior C++ Quantitative Developer, you will work with an elite group of developers and quantitative experts to design, develop, and optimize ultra-low-latency trading algorithms.
    • This position requires a strong foundation in high-performance programming and systems architecture, focusing on CPU cache optimization, memory management, and threading.
    • You will also collaborate closely with FPGA systems and lead initiatives to refine trading infrastructure, ultimately driving success for clients and investors.

    Role Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
    • 5+ years of C++ experience, focusing on low-level C++ and metaprogramming for high-performance applications
    • Expertise in CPU architecture, memory management, multithreading, and Linux systems
    • Prior experience with high-frequency trading or market order execution systems
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for precision and testing
    • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

    What’s On Offer:

    • Market Leading Compensation: Bonus guarantee, sign on + extensive benefits
    • Innovative Environment: Work in a team that values creativity, experimentation, and technical excellence
    • Career Growth: Opportunities to lead technical initiatives and mentor emerging talent
    • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working and a range of flexibility initiatives to support your wellbeing
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  • Systems Software Engineer

    Innovative Algo Trading

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    This is one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms, looking for systems engineers who are well-versed in Python programming.

    This role offers motivated engineers varied responsibilities and the opportunity to have a significant impact on a critical part of existing and growing infrastructure. Your main focus will be tool development in Python, both improving and integrating existing tools and libraries across the platform, as well as designing and building new ones.

    The successful Systems Engineer will be someone who loves to be challenged and thrives in fast-paced environments. You’re a big fan of open-source software, adept at effective multitasking and a keen proponent of automation: why do the same task twice manually?

    Requirements

    • 2+ years of experience, including strong Python programming skills
    • Highly proficient in debugging and quickly analysing problems
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
    • Excellent understanding of CompSci fundamentals
    • Top-notch communication skills

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of Debian operating system; systems conguration management; CI/CD tools & processes; networking protocols

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact
    • Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre
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  • Software Engineer (Market Data)

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Fabulous opportunity for a low latency C++ engineer to join one of the world’s most prestigious and successful hedge funds. Looking for a mid-level engineer with a solid programming background in modern C++ alongside outstanding communication skills, who is comfortable facing off to the business.

    This role is focused primarily on the design, architecture and implementation of robust and super-fast low-latency C++ systems. Working directly with trading teams to understand their requirements, you’ll build robust high-performance infrastructure, as well as improving platform efficiency and reducing latency. You’ll also contribute to the team’s technical direction by driving new initiatives.

    The successful candidate will have a background in financial markets technology, with experience managing real-time market data solutions for a global organisation.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 5+ years’ experience as a senior contributor at financial services firm(s)
    • Strong low-latency C++ programming skills, including C++17 & ideally C++20
    • Must have hands-on experience working with Market Data Protocols
    • Deep understanding of Linux system internals & networking
    • Knowledge of Networks and Infrastructure
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) from a top-tier university

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, or Perl and shell scripts
    • Knowledge of AWS/GCP, Docker/Podman

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Strong salary + bonuses
    • Collaborative culture and an exciting place to work
    • Generous benefits package
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  • Desk-Aligned Software Engineer (Commodities) – Singapore

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    Singapore

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Compensation: $300-600 Singapore

     

    Industry-leading investment firm using innovative and cutting-edge technology, with data at the core of the investment process. They are seeking top-level software engineers – well-versed in Python – to join their Commodities team where you’ll focus on developing core analytics and delivering key initiatives for the business.

    Within this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with trading, research and data teams to understand business challenges and design technical/quantitative solutions. This will involve working with large datasets, building data analytics trading tools and improving model frameworks and performance.

    The successful candidate will have fantastic technology skills, ideally in multiple programming languages.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 3 – 7 years of software engineering experience
    • Fluent in Python (or comparable language)
    • Minimum BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering; or equivalent experience
    • Experience with complex, multi-site systems architecures, strong Unix operating system
    • Exposure to a variety of database technologies

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems
    • Positive, friendly culture
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  • Application/Software Engineer

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Application Engineer or Software Engineer, with deep proficiency in both C++ and Java, to work within the Equities Engineering team at one of the top hedge funds in the world. The specific team is called ‘Portfolio Management Risk Trading’ – the engineer will design the applications that enable hundreds of equities investment professionals to move from research to execution by submitting trades, managing their risk, and understanding their portfolios.

    In this role, you will:

    • Be responsible for developing trading and risk systems, integrating of models/analytics, scenarios, and trades/positions into the system.
    • Directly engage with business, product, and engineering leads to deliver modern, high-quality, extensible software systems. Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure optimal system performance.
    • Architect, design, and develop features to improve the overall performance of our portfolio management and risk trading systems.

    Hard Requirements

    • 3-10 years of C++ & Java programming experience (both required at highly proficient level)
    • Strong understanding of application architecture and object-orientated design patterns
    • BSc / MSc / ideally PhD Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics

    Desirable

    • Commitment to excellence, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
    • Motivation to work hard in a collaborative team environment that closely partners with other technology teams, product managers, and the business

    Benefits

    • Top of the market salary package
    • State-of-the-art technologies & opportunities to work on highly complex problems

     

    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.

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  • Senior Quant Developer (C++)

    Leading Quant & Systematic Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Senior Quant Developer / Low-Latency C++ Engineer at a leading quant & systematic fund. Looking for an exceptional low-level C++ programmer with deep metaprogramming experience and a minimum of 7+ years’ professional C++ experience (since university/graduation).

    In this role, you will:

    • Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance C++ code for ultra-low-latency trading systems.
    • Work on strategy interaction with FPGA to ensure seamless integration.
    • Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure optimal system performance.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Minimum 7+ years’ C++ experience
    • In-depth knowledge of memory management, multithreading, CPU cache optimization, and Linux
    • Solid understanding of infrastructure and network basics

    Desirable

    • Ideally BSc, MSc and/or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
    • Ideally HFT experience (client is open, however, to a non-finance background, especially if personal projects are finance-related)

    Benefits

    • Top of the market salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Latest technologies & opportunity to work on deeply complex problems with significant impact

     

    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.

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  • Front End / UI Engineer

    HFT

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Front End / UI Engineer role within a leading HFT firm in London.

    In this role, you will:

    • Build high-performance front ends within a trading environment.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 3 – 15 years’ UI engineering experience
    • A deep passion for Front End development
    • Proficiency with React, and ideally other FE technologies (Typescript, Javascript, React Hooks, ES6/ES7)
    • BSc / MSc required, Computer Science preferred
    • Ideally embedded within the ReactJS community + up to date with the latest features

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation
    • State-of-the-art technology

     

    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.

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  • Commodities Aligned ETE Algo Engineer

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    About the Role:

    We are seeking a highly skilled Algo Engineer to design, develop, and optimize algorithmic trading strategies for a Commodities trading team at a leading quant fund. You will collaborate closely with portfolio managers, traders, researchers, and data teams to deliver key initiatives and drive performance improvements.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain algorithmic trading strategies.
    • Optimize trading algorithms to enhance performance and reduce costs.
    • Conduct back-testing and simulation of trading strategies.
    • Monitor and analyze algo performance, making real-time adjustments.
    • Collaborate with trading, technology, and business teams to identify and implement solutions.

    Qualifications:

    • Strong programming skills in C++
    • Proven experience in algorithmic trading and market microstructure.
    • Exposure to commodity markets is required.
    • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling.
    • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

    Education:

    • Required: Bachelor’s, Master’s and ideally PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

     

    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.

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  • Python Quantitative Researcher – FX

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: total comp can hit £600k-£1 million a year

     

    Client

    Research at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes.

    Working within a small ‘trading pod’ as the right-hand person to the Portfolio Manager, you will do systematic macro trading within FX, running both intra-day strategies and building HFT strategies to run passively.

    Role

    They’re looking to add an exceptional Quantitative Researcher with Python experience to their growing London team. You’ll be tasked with discovering systematic anomalies in FX markets and identifying & evaluating new datasets. You’ll also take on end-to-end development: from generating alpha ideas to strategy backtesting and optimization, through to production implementation.

    With lots of project ownership and a collaborative start-up environment, this is a fantastic place to work.

    Requirements:

    • 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (e.g. systematic alpha research in FX)
    • Strong programming skills Python
    • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Maths, or other quantitative fields, from a leading university
    • Excellent grasp of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra and time series models

    Desirable:

    • Experience developing short-term alpha signals
    • Demonstrated proficiency with large, raw data sources

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading base + bonuses + generous benefits
    • Meritocratic environment working with some of the smartest minds in industry
    • Excellent professional development (tuition assistance)
    • Plenty of opportunity to give back through volunteering & charity work
    • Flexible hybrid working model

     

    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.

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  • Python Quant Developer | Crypto

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    As a pivotal member of the crypto desk specialising in Python, your primary focus will be building and enhancing the quant technology stack for systematic trading. Collaborating with traders and quants, you’ll build front-office systems and integrate with DeFi venues, including onboarding real-time on-chain data feeds.

    You’ll work on greenfield projects as well as the existing sophisticated tech stack. You’ll also mentor junior members of the team, helping to set high quality standards for code.

    Requirements:

    • 3 – 10 years’ experience in Python (C++ a plus)
    • Passionate about crypto and DeFi
    • Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
    • Good knowledge of real-time systems, robust, scalable & quantitative applications
    • Ability to architect high-throughput end-to-end systems

    Preferred:

    • Systematic trading background
    • DevOps, CI/CD, AWS experience

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

    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.

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  • C++ Quant Developer (Trade Execution)

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    Looking for a C++ developer to join the Quant Dev team. You’ll work within a trading desk with a direct and immediate impact on the desk’s success. Working closely with traders and researchers, this role offers exposure to many aspects of algorithmic trading, including ultra-low-latency trading engine (tracking nanoseconds), research platform (Terabytes of data per day), and analytics infrastructure (Massive cloud computing)

    The successful candidate will enjoy taking ownership of projects from an idea through to completed solution. You can expect opportunities to solve hard technical challenges critical to the desk’s success.

    Requirements

    • Strong academic background, ideally in Computer Science
    • 3+ years’ experience in finance
    • Fantastic C++ skills that you are using currently (Python experience highly desirable)
    • Good understanding of what is happening ‘under the hood’ – be it CPU, memory, OS, network, etc.
    • Outstanding communication skills suitable for a dynamic, fast-paced environment

    Preferred

    • Low latency experience
    • Good low-level knowledge would be ideal

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

    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.

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  • Core UI / Web Platform Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for an experienced Front End Developer to join their core UI platform team.

    This is a high impact role where your primary focus is building and extending the core UI platform, using it to develop business-critical applications. You’ll collaborate extensively with a wide variety of teams, helping them use the platform to build their own applications. You’ll aim for simplicity where possible, but you’ll also build cutting-edge UIs when required.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    The successful Web Platform Engineer will be comfortable within the modern web development environment (tools & techniques, with a deep empathy for the developers who’ll use your platform, always looking for improvements to increase their productivity.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4+ years of professional experience building web-based UIs
    • Extensive experience with React, Typescript, WebSocket protocols, REST, and UI unit-testing
    • Very comfortable working in a highly agile, collaborative methodology (sprints, pair-programming, testing, estimation, etc.)
    • Bonus points for Kubernetes, Helm, containers, CI/CD pipelines and/or experience working in trading / finance

    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.

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  • Senior Data Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Leading global quant firm is looking for a pragmatic data engineer with experience of ETL/ELT pipelines to join the Vendor Data Group. 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.

    You will be joining a very dynamic environment offering exposure to all aspects of the firm, as you collaborate with one of the trading teams to build and maintain mission-critical data integration pipelines and associated tools for alternative commodity and macro data. You’ll develop scalable data architectures and enhance data processing while optimizing workflows.

    Here, technology is viewed as crucial to their continued success. The successful Senior Data Engineer will be passionate about data accuracy, and able to solve difficult technical problems in a real-time environment.

    Requirements

    • At least 3+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer
    • Proficient in Python development, Devops, and Linux environments
    • Expert-level experience in data pipeline development, specifically ETL/ELT pipelines
    • Familiarity with data analytics tools and libraries, e.g. Pandas and NumPy

    Preferred

    • Commodities and Macro alternative/fundamental data experience
    • Skilled with relational and non-relational database management

    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.

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  • C++ Software Engineer – Trading Team

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for a dynamic engineer skilled in C++ on Linux to join one of their growing quant trading teams.

    You’ll collaborate extensively with traders and technologists to evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the team’s infrastructure, including execution, signal generation, model building and back testing.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work; technology is viewed as crucial to the firm’s continued success. The successful C++ Software Engineer will be passionate about development, and enjoy solving difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment. In return, you can expect exposure to a wide range of interesting and challenging problems involving high performance computing, software design and big data.

    Requirements

    • Strong C / C++ development experience, including low level and high level optimization
    • Fantastic instincts around performance vs simplicity tradeoffs, engineering for maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
    • Solid experience of working on a Linux platform
    • Self-starter who can work independently and is able to drive a project from inception through delivery
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering
    • Bonus points for trading industry experience and/or Python skills

    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.

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  • C/C++ Software Engineer – Core Dev

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Summary

    Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C/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. This is a fast-paced area, where taking ideas through to deployment must be fast and accurate. As a high performance software engineer, you’ll work with technologists & traders to build the next generation of software solutions in areas such as fast networking, high performance computing, and real-time acceleration.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit someone who has a combination of low-level software engineer skills paired with computer architecture understanding, and exposure to low-level network architecture. This will enable you to fully contribute to co-designing hybrid hardware/software applications.

    Requirements

    • Strong C/C++ design and programming skills with good API design
    • Broad knowledge of algorithms and basic understanding of statistics and algebra
    • Experience with Python, Matlab, or R for data analytics; Matplotlib, numpy are also preferred
    • Experience developing low-level and/or embedded software applications
    • Proven individual contributor in a dynamic environment
    • Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)

    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.

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  • Trading Operations Engineer – Dubai

    Crypto Prop Trading Firm

    Dubai

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: $100-120k USD base + strong bonuses (40-60%+)

     

    Summary

    This growing crypto trading firm has seen steady growth over the last 3-4 years – not being adversely affected by the wild swings in crypto success due to their robust and sensible strategies. Hugely tech-driven, they have been developing and improving HFT algorithms for more than 10 years, with a tech team boasting engineers from some of the top market makers and hedge funds globally.

    They’re now looking for an experienced engineer to join the brand-new Trading Operations team, responsible for ensuring optimal trading operations and reacting promptly to issues. This is a pivotal role, where you’ll work closely with traders and developers to automate workflows, improve system reliability & efficiency, and tackle complex challenges within the HFT space.

    This role offers the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology, grow professionally, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 3-5 years’ experience in software engineering or IT
    • Strong Python scripting knowledge, for automation & tooling
    • Proficiency with Linux systems, including shell scripting and networking.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or related) from a top-tier university
    • Strong teamwork and communication skills, including clear and concise documentation
    • Commitment to work in shifts and be part of an on-call rota is essential to ensure continuous operation of trading infrastructure

    Desirable

    • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, ElasticSearch or ClickHouse)
    • Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible and CI/CD systems)
    • Basic experience with AWS cloud services

    Benefits: 

    • Competitive salaries + performance-based bonuses
    • Flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance
    • Work with the smartest people in one of the fastest-growing and most exciting industries
    • Regular paid ‘workations’ to unique places all over the world to work, explore the local culture and get to know colleagues better
    • Relocation package available if required

     

    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.

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  • Quant Developer (Python/R) – Equity Models

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: up to ~£250k annual TC

    Experience: Minimum 5 years; also open to more senior candidates.

     

    Fabulous opportunity for a talented QD to join one of the world’s most prestigious and successful hedge funds. Looking for an experienced engineer with a solid programming background in Python and/or R and outstanding communication skills, comfortable facing off to the business and liaising directly with Portfolio Managers and traders.

    This role is focused primarily on the design and development of equity portfolio analytics frameworks, including MSCI Barra equity factor risk models. Working closely with the portfolio research team, you’ll build the necessary infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from multiple sources using SQL and ‘big data’ technologies. Identifying improvements and designing solutions – automation, optimization, greater scalability – is second nature to you.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 5+ years’ professional development experience in a buy-side or sell-side firm
    • Exceptional Python and/or R programming skills
    • Strong working knowledge of software design (algorithms and object-oriented design)
    • Excellent communication skills at all levels of technical ability

    Desirable:

    • Experience with Barra and proprietary risk models beneficial
    • Advanced working knowledge of SQL
    • Experience with ‘big data’ analytics engines, e.g. Apache Spark
    • Equities markets experience would be ideal

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Strong salary + bonuses
    • Collaborative culture and an exciting place to work
    • Generous benefits package
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  • Junior C++ Quant Developer – Commodities

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: £130-140k base + £50-70k bonus

     

    Unique opportunity for a junior modern C++ engineer to join one of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds in a brand-new role within the centralized Commodities Quant team.

    In this critical role, you’ll working closely with derivatives quants and data scientists across the business to research and develop commodities quantitative models specific to the risk & portfolio managers’ needs. All greenfield work, your focus will be quantitative analysis models for derivatives, including calculation and aggregation of raw risk metrics (the Greeks), risk projections, forward curve and volatility surface construction, handling timeseries data for the construction of price and volatility scenarios, and modeling of Value at Risk (VaR) with both historical and factor-based approaches.

    This opportunity provides a collaborative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Experience with and understanding of modern C++ (at least C++17, ideally later)
    • Strong programming skills with clean reliable code
    • Keen interest in commodities markets
    • Realistically around 1-3 years of commercial experience post-graduation

    Desirable

    • Familiarity with at least one commodities asset class, e.g. energy, ags and softs, or base metals
    • Previous experience researching and building risk models for commodities markets
    • Hands-on experience with Python for prototyping and analysis

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
    • Greenfield work / big impact
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
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  • Quantitative Researcher – Equity Volatility

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 1 Mth Ago

    Salary: £150k // £250k TC

    Experience: 2-6 years

     

    Summary:

    Great opportunity for an alpha-strategy-focussed Python Quant Researcher to join one of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds.

    This is a new specialized team at the firm – Volatility Alpha Development – made up of engineers, quants and data scientists, and you’ll work closely with different Portfolio Managers and their trading pods. You will be building a Vol Alpha library for PMs; existing vol PMs on the discretionary side and being part of the build-out and expansion of new systematic vol PMs to help decrease their onboarding time.

    The successful Quant Researcher will enjoy facing off to the business and have exceptional communication skills.

    Skills and Experience Required:

    • 2-6 years’ Python programming experience; some KDB & SQL is useful
    • Substantial experience with equity derivatives modelling, vol surface fitting and backtesting systems
    • Experience with QIS Strategies, Equity Derivatives, Equity vol
    • Some knowledge of developing classic volatility trading strategies, e.g. dispersion, relative value, VIX complex

    Rewards and Incentives:

    • Significant salary + bonus and growth
    • Greenfield work / big impact
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work-life balance is highly valued

     

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  • C++ & Python Engineer – Crypto

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant fund is looking for a highly proactive C++/Python engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.

    In this role, your work will include building and optimizing trading strategies; researching new protocols; researching new data sources; designing and improving our research and trading systems; and collaborating with others inside and outside of the team to advance the team’s dual mission of being the top crypto trader in the world and a major contributor in the crypto ecosystem.

    The ideal candidate will be a hybrid quant/dev with high personal coding standards. You’ll leverage existing utilities and open-source software effectively, and make decisions to optimize the team’s productivity, not afraid to take the longer road if it makes the code more extensible/testable.

    Requirements

    • At least 2+ years’ programming experience in C++/Python
    • Excellent understanding of Unix and git
    • Proponent of cleanly architected systems
    • Ability to work creatively and independently on long-term projects

    Desirable

    • Distributed systems experience
    • Interest in open-source software and/or cryptocurrencies

    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

     

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  • Python Developer RAD – Commodities

    Top-tier Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £150k + £60k bonus (3-8 years of experience)

     

    Client

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for a Python developer to join their growing Commodities Rapid Application Development (RAD) team.

    This is a specialist team of engineers, quantitative developers and data scientists that develops and supports the data, research & trading platform and tools for Commodities Portfolio Managers. Primarily developing end-to-end solutions in Python, you’ll work closely with a variety of PM teams; making a direct impact on the success of their trading strategies.

    To be successful in this role, you will enjoy facing off to the business, have a desire to work on fast-paced projects and have outstanding communication skills with both financial and technical people.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 3-8 years’ experience, ideally developing with Python (pandas/numpy)
    • Solid analytical problem-solving skills
    • React/Angular experience developing web frontends
    • Working knowledge of SQL and other database technologies.

    Desirable Experience/Skills

    • Financial markets experience in Commodities
    • Python data science stack and/or cloud technologies

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Strong salary + bonuses
    • Working closely with PMs and revenue-generators
    • Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere
    • Build and share knowledge alongside top-tier engineers

     

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  • Python Core Developer

    Hedge Fund trading team

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: £160,000 base + profit share bonus (TC can be north of £500k)

     

    Job Description:

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an outstanding Python Developer to join one of their their Fixed Income trading pods.

    You’ll join a small fixed-income PM team of 10 that enjoys huge autonomy and is looking to grow their risk-taking. Working directly with the PM/trader, you’ll support the team’s entire tech stack. You will have to demonstrate ability to make the trade-offs between long-term stability and sustainability of the tech stack and the immediate needs of the risk takers. Tech stack is primarily Python and they make heavy use of cloud resources and containerization to get things done.

    Responsibilities:

    • Stability of daily production (incl. data ingestion and processing, production services)
    • Maintain the team’s infrastructure (SQL databases, Linux servers, CI, services, etc.)
    • Enforce best practices in coding and provide guidance to other team members
    • Turn user ideas into production level code and help risk-takers write better code

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Minimum 5+ years’ development experience (ideally more!)
    • Deep understanding of Python
    • Experience managing SQL databases (in particular dealing with time series data)
    • Technical background (Maths/ Comp Sci/Engineering)
      • Finance is not a hard requirement

    Desirable

    • Advanced academic background in STEM, e.g. Masters or PhD
    • Previous experience in Fixed Income

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
    • Greenfield work / big impact
    • Very collaborative and friendly culture where ideas from everyone are implemented
    • Small team with large AUM

     

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  • Senior Python Engineer – Portfolio Management Tools 

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £160k base, £250k TC

     

    Job description:

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an experienced backend engineer to join a brand-new team pioneering sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies for their top-performing Portfolio Managers.

    You will help to build a Python-based platform to integrate datasets, analytics/pricing systems and tech platforms across the firm. You’ll also be part of an elite group deploying the platform to PMs, building & maintaining robust APIs and services to support them in trading, risk management, tech analysis & research.

    Successful candidates will likely have front-office experience in a similar role working with PMs, where you have demonstrated that you can adapt to steep learning curves and communicate well with both the business and technology.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 7+ years’ experience, including 4+ years of Python
    • Solid experience building a product and rapidly iterating according to user feedback
    • Good eye for API design, focused on scalability and reliability
    • Familiarity with equity and/or fixed income products (in particular pricing/analytics)

    Desirable

    • Front-office hedge fund experience
    • Use of data-driven approaches

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Strong salary + bonuses
    • Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere
    • Build and share knowledge alongside top-tier engineers

     

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  • Python Quant Developer

    Hedge Fund trading team

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: £160,000 base + profit share bonus (TC can be north of £500k)

     

    Job Description: 

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an outstanding Python Quant Developer to join one of their Fixed Income trading pods.

    You’ll join a small fixed-income PM team of 10 that enjoys huge autonomy and is looking to grow their risk-taking. Working directly with the PM/trader, you’ll be expected to work on a range of tasks, ranging from; data acquisition, turning risk taker ideas to production level code, and helping less experienced coders (i.e. risk takers).

    To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have knowledge of Fixed Income / Rates markets and market dynamics, the ability to turn a risk-taker / trader’s ideas into production-level code, and work as part of a tight-knit team.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Minimum 4 years’ experience, ideally more
    • Deep understanding of Python and common quant libraries
    • Familiarity with SQL
    • Knowledge of Fixed Income / Rates (at least 3+ years)

    Desirable

    • Advanced academic background in STEM, e.g. Masters or PhD

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
    • Greenfield work / big impact
    • Very collaborative and friendly culture where ideas from everyone are implemented
    • Small team with large AUM

     

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  • Data Scientist / Quant (Macro Trading Pod)

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: £160k base + strong PnL-tied bonus

     

    Unique oppportunity for a Data Scientist / data-heavy Quant to join one of the world’s most prestigious and successful hedge funds.

    The successful candidate will join a small macro trading pod, working directly with the Portfolio Manager and will directly impact trading decisions and bottom line of money-making. This role will involve:

    • Developing and testing quant signals and algorithms (typically Python)
    • Feeding signals through the PM’s models to monetise them
    • Working on massive datasets
    • A wide range of signals: from standard technical signals (price / volume), all the way through to more unusual signals, e.g. “hotel wifi connections” to estimate occupancy, etc.

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + potential for very strong bonuses as will be tied to the profits made from your input
    • Greenfield work / big impact in a small team
    • Positive, friendly culture and rewarding place to work

     

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  • Machine Learning Researcher at leading Market Maker / Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: £200k base + £150 – £400k bonus // All experience levels

     

    Client:

    One of the world’s top market makers is expanding their Machine Learning and related AI teams. Already a market-leader, in the past few years they have invested extensively in their data offerings and are ready to expand their ML and AI teams to stay ahead of the curve.

    A cross-asset liquidity provider, they do a huge volume of trades daily and are working with massive data sets that require enormous computational power.

    Role:

    You’ll be extracting signals from vast datasets of market data to gain beneficial insights. Your time could be split between alpha generation in a trading team and time in the core engineering team – working very collaboratively as a firm to maximise PnL for the collective. For example, if you’re sat on an FX desk and find something useful, you’ll share the knowledge with the Equities team. You’ll be using ML to find ways to cut through the noise – how can you improve day-to-day performance with ML techniques? Is there AI assistance you can utilise to make everyone’s life easier – from traders to operations, and ML tools for engineers?

    Requirements:

    • Extensive ML experience
    • Strong programming skills in any OO language
    • Collaborative nature with excellent communication skills
    • Ability to balance pragmatism and great tech

    Benefits:

    • Shape the firm and, to an extent, the industry’s ML developments
    • Attend conferences
    • Excellent compensation package
    • Good work-life balance

     

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  • C/C++ Software Engineer – Core Dev

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading global HFT firm is looking for a pragmatic C/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. This is a fast-paced area, where taking ideas through to deployment must be fast and accurate. As a high performance software engineer, you’ll work with technologists & traders to build the next generation of software solutions in areas such as fast networking, high performance computing, and real-time acceleration.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. This role would suit someone who has a combination of low level software engineer skills paired with computer architecture understanding, and exposure to low level network architecture. This will enable you to fully contribute to co-designing hybrid hardware/software applications.

    Requirements

    • Strong C/C++ design and programming skills with good API design
    • Broad knowledge of algorithms and basic understanding of statistics and algebra
    • Experience with Python, Matlab, or R for data analytics; Matplotlib, numpy are also preferred
    • Experience developing low-level and/or embedded software applications
    • Proven individual contributor in a dynamic environment
    • Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)

    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

     

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  • C++ & Python Engineer – Crypto

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant fund is looking for a highly proactive C++/Python engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.

    In this role, your work will include building and optimizing trading strategies; researching new protocols; researching new data sources; designing and improving our research and trading systems; and collaborating with others inside and outside of the team to advance the team’s dual mission of being the top crypto trader in the world and a major contributor in the crypto ecosystem.

    The ideal candidate will be a hybrid quant/dev with high personal coding standards. You’ll leverage existing utilities and open-source software effectively, and make decisions to optimize the team’s productivity, not afraid to take the longer road if it makes the code more extensible/testable.

    Requirements

    • At least 2+ years of programming experience in C++/Python
    • Excellent understanding of Unix and git
    • Proponent of cleanly architected systems
    • Ability to work creatively and independently on long-term projects
    • Bonus points for distributed systems experience
    • Interest in open-source software and/or cryptocurrencies is advantageous

    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

     

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  • C++ Software Engineer – Trading Team

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for a dynamic engineer skilled in C++ on Linux to join one of their growing quant trading teams.

    You’ll collaborate extensively with traders and technologists to evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the team’s infrastructure, including execution, signal generation, model building and back testing.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work; technology is viewed as crucial to the firm’s continued success. The successful C++ Software Engineer will be passionate about development, and enjoy solving difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment. In return, you can expect exposure to a wide range of interesting and challenging problems involving high performance computing, software design and big data.

    Requirements

    • Strong C / C++ development experience, including low level and high level optimization
    • Fantastic instincts around performance vs simplicity tradeoffs, engineering for maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
    • Solid experience of working on a Linux platform
    • Self-starter who can work independently and is able to drive a project from inception through delivery
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering
    • Bonus points for trading industry experience and/or Python skills

    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

     

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  • Head of Engineering – Dubai

    Emerging Blockchain Innovation

    Dubai

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

     

    Experience: 8+ years, at least 3 years in leadership role

     

    My client is an exciting blockchain innovation firm on the rise, looking to add a Head of Engineering to their expanding team of highly talented modern developers.

    As Head of Engineering, you will oversee technical strategy, execution, and growth of the engineering team. You’ll lead the design, development and deployment of robust, scalable and secure trading platforms – including low-latency infrastructure, APIs and user interfaces – while ensuring the team stays ahead of crypto market trends & across emerging technologies. This role requires a hands-on leader who is both technically proficient and strategically minded.

    The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-frequency trading, crypto, fintech, or similarly complex domains.

    They welcome applications from candidates requiring relocation.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related field)
    • Proficiency in programming languages, e.g. C++, Python, or Rust.
    • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
    • Deep understanding of low-latency systems, distributed computing, and scalable architectures.
    • Familiarity with blockchain technologies and crypto trading protocols.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach when necessary.

    Desirable

    • Experience working with market data feeds, FIX/REST APIs, and smart contract development.
    • Understanding of financial markets, risk management, and trading algorithms.
    • Contributions to open-source projects in the blockchain/crypto space.

     

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  • C++ Developer – Fully Remote

    C++20/C++23 | Computer Graphics / Data Visualisation Firm

    Remote

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: £110 – 160k base

    Experience: C++ Graduate level – 20+ years of experience

     

    Summary:

    Are you a C++ specialist who wants to work with a firm that have created their own pioneering C++ library? Do you want to reverse engineer Microsoft’s code?

    This is the market-leading firm for data visualisation software for business presentations, yet they operate with a small, elite team.

    They are looking to hire exceptional, creative C++ developers at all levels.

    Role:

    Using the latest versions of C++, you will work on challenging visualization problems, reverse engineering of Microsoft’s code, and reinventing the user-interface. They are the only German company funding a C++ ISO committee delegation, so were you to join there is a good chance components you invent will find their way into the standard. The two founders are Computer Science PhDs – so everyone understands development from the top.

    Requirements:

    • Exceptional C++ skills
    • Willingness to complete their C++ task as a first interview (based on a real-life problem they faced + solved!)

    On offer:

    • Competitive salaries + generous benefits package
    • Flat, transparent organisation; where everyone’s ideas are encouraged
    • High degree of autonomy over code you write
    • All the equipment you need to work remotely; or relocation + visa sponsorship for their Berlin office

     

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  • C++ QD – Algo Volatility Trading

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: Up to £180k base, circa £350k TC.

    Experience: 10+ years

     

    Job Description 

    Fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced C++ developer to join one of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds. Come and be a part of the firm’s continued success by developing a systematic platform for options trading, including algorithms to optimize execution for Portfolio Managers & post-trade analytics capability.

    You will join the global Algo Dev Trading team in the process of building a new Volatility Trading system, facing off to Portfolio Managers and the Quants, working with them in the different trading pods. You will help build out a new sub-team and play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the options trading systems, collaborating closely with QAs and traders to develop efficient, robust code to meet their strategic needs.

    This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, leveraging your C++ expertise and options trading business knowledge.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Substantial programming experience using modern C++ (at least C++17, ideally later)
    • Deep-level understanding of financial markets (equities, derivatives, options, futures) is crucial
    • Proficiency in quantitative analysis, mathematical modeling, statistics, and probability theory
    • Knowledge of options and products traded by volatility traders, e.g. Equity Options, Index Options, Variance/Volatility Swap
    • At least a bachelor’s degree in Maths, Computer Science (or other STEM field) from a top-tier university
    • Experience building out automated options trading systems

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Significant salary + bonus
    • Greenfield work / big impact
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented

     

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  • Python Quant Researcher – Trading Pod – Hedge Fund

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £160k base + £150-200k bonus

     

    Job Description: 

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for a Python Quant Researcher to join one of their Fixed Income / Rates trading pods.

    This is a brand-new high-impact role, joining a small PM team of 10 that enjoys huge autonomy who are looking to grow their risk-taking capabilities. You’ll work closely with the Portfolio Manager, drawing on your Rates experience to understand and model market behaviour in the short, medium and longer term.

    If you’re looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and supportive environment and you enjoy seeing the impact of your work on a daily basis, then this is the role for you!

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 2-6 years’ quant research or risk-taking experience
    • Deep understanding of Python and its ecosystem
    • Familiarity with SQL
    • Knowledge of rates markets is essential
    • Technical background (Maths/ Comp Sci/Engineering)

    Desirable

    • Advanced academic background, e.g. PhD
    • Pricing, bond curves and risk models experience useful

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
    • Greenfield work / big impact
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Small team with large AUM

     

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  • C++ Quantitative Developer

    Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £600k total comp

     

    Job description:

    Client:

    This premier investment firm undertake rigorous research and deploy systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. Technology is central to their success. Systematic macro trading within equities, FX and Futures, they run both intra-day strategies and build long-term systematic HFT strategies.

    Role:

    They’re looking for a strong software engineer to join their growing development team in London. Working on critical greenfield projects, you’ll build high-performance components for both live trading and simulation, as well as increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure, including alpha estimation, risk modelling, and backtesting. With lots of project ownership and a collaborative start-up environment, this is a fantastic place to work.

    Requirements:

    • 3+ years’ development experience in a similar role
    • Strong programming skills in C++ (and some Python would be ideal)
    • Bachelors (or higher) in Computer Science or other quantitative discipline
    • A motivated self-starter, with creative & analytical problem-solving skills
    • Equally comfortable working independently as in a small team

    Desirable:

    • Experience working as part of a small trading team
    • Skills/experience in any of the following: SQL, MongoDB, Bash, Git, Docker, Linux/Unix

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading base + bonuses
    • Meritocratic work culture and environment
    • Excellent professional development
    • Outstanding opportunities for project ownership

     

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  • Full-stack Technical Lead – Equities

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: £160,000 base + ~£75,000 bonus

     

    Summary:

    One of the world’s most prestigious multi-strategy funds is looking for an experienced software developer to join as a Senior Technical Lead, responsible for end-to-end development and maintenance.

    A global, yet very hands-on Tech Lead position, the successful candidate will cover both backend and frontend UI aspects for this greenfield initiative. You’ll architect, design and develop interfaces for the OMS/EMS software, ensuring seamless user interaction/experience, as well as scalability and performance.

    Fantastic team leadership skills are crucial to be successful in this role, as is the ability to work independently with huge amounts of autonomy and project ownership.

    This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to build industry-leading technology, drive innovation, and influence the company direction. This is a great place to work; tech culture is second to none and hard work is well rewarded.

    Skills and Experience Required:

    • 5+ years’ hands-on software development experience
    • Expertise across the full stack (slight preference towards backend due to make-up of team): Java, Javascript, React and Angular
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
    • Previous financial services experience
    • Deep understanding of software engineering principles, theories, and concepts

    Desirable Experience (highly valued, but not essential):

    • Financial experience, specifically within equity trading OMS/EMS, is beneficial
    • Data-intensive technologies & concepts, e.g. Big Data, and cloud technologies (GCP preferred)

    Benefits:

    • Significant salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • Greenfield, high impact work
    • Excellent career growth and professional development is encouraged

     

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  • HFT Build-out for Python Quant Developer

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £600k TC

     

    Client 

    Research at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. You’ll be exposed to all aspects of the systematic investing business; with lots of project ownership and a collaborative start-up environment, this is a fantastic place to work.

    Role

    They’re looking to add an exceptional Quant Developer to a small engineering team within the central research technology team. Working directly with systematic Portfolio Managers – and closely associated with their success – you’ll build, operate and evolve the tech stack through analyzing business requirements and identifying solutions.

    Current work involves the firm’s build-out into High Frequency Trading, to go alongside their multi-asset, multi-strategy approach.

    The ideal candidate will be ready to solve a wide variety of problems – from building intraday signal research tools, mid- & high-frequency trading, real-time market data, and beyond.

    Requirements

    • 3-7+ years’ development experience in a similar role
    • Strong programming skills in Python (plus some C++ would be ideal)
    • Solid Linux admin experience 
    • Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering 
    • A motivated self-starter, with creative & analytical problem-solving skills

    Benefits

    • Market-leading base + bonuses + generous benefits
    • Meritocratic environment working with some of the smartest minds in industry
    • Excellent professional development (tuition assistance)
    • Plenty of opportunity to give back through volunteering & charity work
    • Flexible hybrid working model

     

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  • Front Office Software Engineer (Fixed Income)

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Fantastic opportunity for an experienced software engineer with solid Fixed Income product knowledge to join front office engineering at one of the world’s most successful hedge funds.

    In this role, you’ll contribute to the state-of-the-art cross-asset risk & trading platform, enabling risk management and decision-making across the global investment teams. You’ll partner with your fellow engineers and other stakeholders to develop global pricing technology, specifically in the fixed income derivatives space.

    The successful candidate has exceptional problem-solving skills, a collaborative mentality, and an ability to bring innovative ideas to life. This role offers great exposure to the many and varied areas of the fund.

    Requirements:

    • 5+ years’ experience in financial industry (buy or sell side)
    • Demonstrable fixed income product knowledge/experience is a must-have
    • Java and Python experience building production-level software
    • Some C++ and/or SQL experience would be beneficial
    • Outstanding problem-solving skills and collaborative communication abilities
    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related technical field)

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary + substantial benefits program, including training & development, wellness resources (physical, mental and financial), commuter benefits, gym reimbursement & other discounts
    • Dynamic culture and an exciting place to work
    • Work with some of the smartest minds on complex, impactful challenges

     

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  • Python Developer

    Leading Systematic Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    My client is a leading quantitative investment management firm trading evolving portfolios across the world’s major liquid asset classes. Technology teams work in a stimulating and varied environment, where both cross-team and cross-functional interaction is essential for the firm’s continued success.

    Now looking to expand their Platform Operations team with a highly motivated Python Developer to contribute to and lead engineering projects for their best-in-class quantitative investment platform. You’ll work closely with Strategy Managers and Researchers to develop tools & frameworks that facilitate the day-to-day operation of trading pipelines.

    They use Amazon S3 for data storage, Python libraries (e.g. Pandas) for data manipulation, Kafka for event-based data transformations, which are deployed using Octopus Deploy. Familiarity with some or all of these will be beneficial but not essential.

    This role offers a great opportunity to grow your knowledge – e.g. asset classes & strategies – and to work with and learn from a variety of different strategy managers.

    Requirements:

    • 1-2 years of Python programming experience in a commercial setting
    • A desire to work in a hybrid technical and operational role at the heart of a dynamic data-centric business
    • Outstanding problem-solving skills and collaborative communication abilities
    • Keen interest in quantitative finance and proficiency in handling financial data
    • Strong academic background, with minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics (or equivalent technical field)

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Regular social and sports events
    • Collaborative and creative culture, with a healthy work-life balance
    • Top-notch offices in Knightsbridge (gym, on-site barista, breakfast & lunch, games room, roof terrace)

     

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  • Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 2 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    Joining the global infrastructure team, you’ll be responsible for architecting, engineering and delivering all aspects of the network infrastructure, with a particular focus on colocation. You’ll partner closely with project management teams to enable full lifecycle management of network components across core network switching, firewalls, load balancers, instrumentation/telemetry, network CMDB and automation.

    To be successful in this role, it is crucial that you must be able to demonstrate delivery of complex networks at scale, delivered through a software- and automation-driven mindset.

    Requirements:

    • Deep knowledge of high-performance networking, e.g. product capabilities & roadmaps from Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, etc.
    • Direct experience delivering networks supporting high-performance corporate infrastructure and low-latency computing architectures
    • Outstanding problem-solving skills and collaborative communication abilities
    • Solid knowledge of the network vendor ecosystem and demonstrable experience of building relationships at senior layers with vendor product & engineering teams
    • Keen interest in industry trends and emerging technologies

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • C++ Software Engineer – Core Dev Simulation

    Leading Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    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 are 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

     

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  • Ultra-Low-Latency Platform Engineer (Colocation) – London / Singapore

    Leading Global Quant Fund

    London / Singapore

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Salary: Competitive

     

    Our client is a leading quant and systematic hedge fund, leveraging a deep knowledge of trading, technology and operations to deliver high-quality, uncorrelated returns. Seeking a Linux Platform Engineer with a background in ultra low latency systems to join their team in London or Singapore.

    In this role, you will provide low-latency infrastructure solutions consistently across 400+ servers at 22+ global sites. Your responsibilities will cover project delivery, support escalations, monitoring, automation, security, documentation and capacity management. This will involve collaborating with business partners, application owners, clients, vendors and internal teams to deliver systems, based on Linux (CentOS and Rocky) in response to requirements and day-to-day requests. You’ll also take the initiative where possible to automate routine tasks and promote the practice of Infrastructure as Code.

    This is a technology and data-driven firm, offering excellent opportunities for career growth. You’ll be expected to be well-organized, proactive, resourceful; able to handle a fast-paced, dynamic environment, question the status quo; be accountable and possess an ownership mindset.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years’ experience working with Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Rocky preferred) in a large environment focused on operations, systems engineering and systems performance
    • Experience in server management and support: HP, SuperMicro, Dell, various overclock servers
    • Proficiency with low latency network interfaces and kernel bypass (configuration and optimization): Solarflare with onload, Mellanox with VMA
    • In-depth knowledge of server network stack configuration, tuning & troubleshooting including TCP, UDP (unicast/multicast), NTP, PTP, wireshark/tshark
    • Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering, Computer Science (or related)
    • Excellent critical and analytical problem-solving skills

    Nice to have

    • Good knowledge of system hardware/OS tuning and performance troubleshooting, understanding of CPU architectures
    • Experience with build and configuration management tools, specifically Chef or Ansible
    • Experience with observability tools, in particular Grafana & Prometheus
    • Experience with scripting & automation (Python, Ruby, Bash)

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a tech-driven environment with close collaboration between desks
    • Market-leading compensation + generous benefits
    • Relaxed, friendly culture, with a regular socials
    • Hybrid working flexibility

     

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  • Senior Python Quant Developer – London

    Systematic Trading

    London / Hybrid

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Location: London – Hybrid

     

    This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s premier investment firms.

    The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. You will be building components for both live trading and simulations as part of a trading pod.

    Salary: Competitive / Market-Leading

    Requirements:

    • Masters or PhD in computer science or other quantitative discipline
    • 5+ years of experience designing and developing research and live trading infrastructure at a financial institution, including experience in futures and FX
    • Experience handling connections to execution/order management systems
    • Strong programming skills in Python
    • Experience with SQL, database design, and large datasets
    • Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
    • Commitment to the highest ethical standards

    Benefits:

    • Competitive base salary and annual discretionary bonus
    • 25 days’ holiday + statutory holidays + paid sick days
    • Private medical and dental

    Tier-2 visa sponsorship is available.

     

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  • Devops/High Performance Trading Systems Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Salary: Up to £175k + bonus

     

    Summary

    One of the largest global HFT funds is looking for a talented and dynamic engineer for one of their growing quant trading teams to work on a wide range of exciting and challenging projects.

    You will collaborate extensively with traders and technologists, taking ownership of both trading & operational issues, as well as the deployment process for production trading, with a view to making it fault-tolerant and scalable. This will involve writing and maintaining a complex Python infrastructure alongside configuration management of the production servers.

    Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. If you’re keen to learn about automated electronic trading, and can solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, this role is for you.

    Requirements

    • Strong Python & Linux skills, with some C++/SQL knowledge preferable
    • Solid debugging skills in code development and infrastructure
    • Good instincts surrounding performance vs simplicity trade-offs
    • Comfortable taking ownership of projects & capable of driving multiple projects through to completion simultaneously
    • Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

    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

     

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  • Cloud Engineer – AWS

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund, leveraging deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers an innovative and ambitious environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    Now looking for a highly skilled and experienced cloud engineer, with deep expertise in AWS technologies. A high-impact position, you will design, develop and manage cloud infrastructure and applications using AWS services and AWS CDK, collaborating with development teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure and optimised cloud-based solutions. You’ll also implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated code deployment using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and take proactive measures to minimize downtime & improve user experience

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 5+ years’ experience in a very similar position, with strong focus on AWS, DevOps and Python programming
    • In-depth knowledge of AWS services, particularly AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), CloudWatch, Elastic Container Service and Lambda
    • Experience automating tasks in Bash or Python.
    • Extensive knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

    Desirable

    • Understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Familiarity with IaC tools, e.g. AWS CloudFormation or Terraform
    • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, and ELK Stack, etc.)

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Production Support Engineer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    In this role, your primary focus will be providing high quality user support to the global team, promptly resolving any system issues that impact front office trading flows. Collaborating with internal and external teams on a daily basis, your workload will be varied, with tasks including: support trading platforms on different OS environments – Windows & Linux; provide maintenance and support of static databases, and develop tools to continuously improve ability to monitor the trading environment.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
    • 2+ years of Bash, Command Dos, Powershell or Python scripting experience is essential
    • Outstanding problem-solving skills and business analytics capabilities
    • High level of Linux OS experience is a hard requirement
    • Team player essential; keen focus on owning issues and commitment to their resolution
    • Availability to cover evening/weekend support (remote access)
    • Expert relational database skills (in order of preference: SQL Server, Postgres) are essential

    Desirable:

    • Experience facing off to the front office (traders and senior managers)
    • Knowledge of Equities/Futures/Commodities/FX asset classes

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Low-Latency Engineer – NYC, Chicago and Austin

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    Chicago / New York City / Austin

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Work is organized into small, project-oriented teams, each with the independence and responsibility to make decisions that impact the business.

    Seeking a Software Engineer with experience in high-performance low-latency systems. You’ll collaborate with quant researchers and developers, taking a holistic approach to design and optimize the fast-trading systems.

    To be successful, you must have experience of low-level systems programming and optimisation. They are keen to see candidates from both finance and non-finance with experience in any programming language.

    Requirements:

    • Experience with low-level systems programming and optimisation, and working on network applications that require extremely low latency and high throughput
    • Capable of understanding and improving application performance through hardware performance counters and other profiling tools
    • Thorough understanding of modern computer architecture
    • Outstanding communication skills, with fluency in English a must-have
    • At least 2+ years’ experience

    Desirable:

    • Experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations, e.g. Solarflare OpenOnload, TCPDirect, etc.
    • Experience solving performance challenges of languages with managed runtime (e.g. Java or C#)
    • Knowledge of a typed functional language
    • C++ experience

    Benefits and Incentives:

    • Substantial and varied range of project work
    • Market-leading compensation
    • Exciting and enjoyable company culture, including relaxed dress code, huge emphasis on work-life balance, learning outside of the workplace
    • Collaborative and innovative environment where every person has the opportunity to make a significant impact
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  • DevOps Engineer – EMM

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. A technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped the collaborative mindset, enabling them to solve the most complex challenges. They have a culture of innovation which continuously drives their ambition to deliver high quality returns for investors.

    About the Role:

    • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development, testing, and deployment of trading applications and quant research tools.
    • Automate and optimize the deployment of trading algorithms, data pipelines, and other related systems.
    • Collaborate closely with trading, quant research, and IT teams to identify bottlenecks and implement efficient solutions.
    • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using modern tools and frameworks.
    • Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, ensuring high availability and reliability of critical systems.
    • Manage and enhance cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability and security.
    • Create and maintain documentation for processes, configurations, and best practices.
    • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and implementing improvements where applicable.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong understanding of CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure.
    • Proficiency in Python and experience with scripting and automation tools.
    • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
    • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
    • Experience in the financial industry, particularly in trading or quantitative research, is highly desirable.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

     

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  • Trading Tools – C++ Engineer

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. A technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped the collaborative mindset, enabling them to solve the most complex challenges. They have a culture of innovation which continuously drives their ambition to deliver high quality returns for investors.

    About the Role:

    • Placing you as a key member of the development team, building and enhancing key low-latency components
    • A role with the potential to touch many aspects of electronic and algorithmic trading, including the exchange price feeds, core trading systems, back testing engine, trading engine, tick data management, exchange simulators and trading getaways
    • Work closely with a range of investment management professionals, including quantitative analysts/developers, traders and operations staff, in order to design and develop cutting-edge systems to keep the business at the forefront of its field

    Requirements:

    • Experience of low-latency Linux development using C++/C, STL
    • Experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems
    • Proficient with Linux / GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat essential
    • Experience working within a mature continuous development process highly desirable
    • Knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution gateways desirable
    • 3+ years of experience in a front-office trading desk-aligned role is desirable
    • Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Bash advantageous
    • Team player essential

     

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  • Performance Software Engineer – Hardware Team

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. A technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped the collaborative mindset, enabling them to solve the most complex challenges. They have a culture of innovation which continuously drives their ambition to deliver high quality returns for investors.

    About the Role:

    • Develop and optimize high-performance APIs for interaction with FPGA-based trading systems.
    • Design and implement Linux device drivers for low-latency, high-throughput environments.
    • Integrate and optimize Network Interface Card (NIC) functionality for ultra-low-latency trading systems.
    • Implement high-performance PCIe interfacing solutions for seamless data transfer between hardware and software.
    • Design and utilize advanced data structures for efficient handling of high-throughput, low-latency data streams.
    • Collaborate with FPGA engineers to ensure efficient communication between hardware and software layers.
    • Enhance system performance by optimizing packet processing, networking protocols, and hardware interfaces.
    • Analyze and troubleshoot real-time system performance issues in high-frequency trading environments.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering within networking, finance, or related high-performance industries.
    • Strong programming skills in C and C++, with a focus on low-level programming.
    • In-depth knowledge of Linux, including kernel-level programming and device driver development.
    • Solid understanding of NIC hardware and networking protocols in performance-critical environments.
    • Proven experience designing efficient and high-performance data structures
    • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in complex systems.

     

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  • Java Full Stack Engineer – PM Tools

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    About the Role:

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for a full-stack Software Engineer to join the Equities Research Tools team. The engineer will be part of a team that develops applications and services that help portfolio managers with idea generation, portfolio construction and trading. Under the guidance of technology management, the engineer will also interact with equities management, risk research quants and investment professionals to understand requirements and offer technical solutions. The engineer should be self-motivated, detail oriented, organized and able to demonstrate strong ownership of work and high work ethics.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 5+ years of full-stack development experience, preferably within a financial services firm supporting real-time electronic trading
    • Proficiency with Angular UI is preferred; React can also be considered
    • Proficiency with back-end Python; experience with Polaris is a helpful addition
    • Expertise with core Java and Spring
    • Advanced SQL. Experience with cloud technologies is a plus (AWS, Snowflake, etc.)
    • Familiarity with equities and equity derivatives within a real-time electronic trading environment is required
    • Strong communication skills; ability to liaise with investment professionals, risk research quants, and technologists
    • Team-player mentality with a strong willingness to be proactive, help others, and think creatively

     

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  • Quantitative Developer – Research Team

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. A technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped the collaborative mindset, enabling them to solve the most complex challenges. They have a culture of innovation which continuously drives their ambition to deliver high quality returns for investors.

    About the Role:

    As a Quantitative Developer on the Research Team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and supporting the software infrastructure that underpins trading signal research. You will collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders, contributing to the continuous enhancement of trading strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work with large datasets, high-performance computing (HPC), and machine learning models, in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.

    • Design, develop, and maintain Python- and C++-based tools and applications used for quantitative research and trading signal generation.
    • Partner with researchers and traders to understand their requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
    • Manage the ingestion and processing of large volumes of data efficiently and securely.
    • Implement algorithms and models, including linear regressions and machine learning techniques, to support trading strategies.
    • Utilize HPC and distributed systems to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of applications.
    • Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and optimization for existing tools and systems.

    Requirements:

    • 5+ year track record of solving challenging problems through coding
    • A deep passion for technology, software development, and mathematics
    • Strong software development skills in Python and/or C++
    • Experience with some of the following areas: Distributed Computing, Machine Learning, Platform Development, System Design, and/or Web Development
    • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with a self-directed approach to work

     

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  • Quantitative Developer – Execution Technology (C#)

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. A technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped the collaborative mindset, enabling them to solve the most complex challenges. They have a culture of innovation which continuously drives their ambition to deliver high quality returns for investors.

    About the Role:

    • You will be a key member of the development team, building and enhancing systematic trading software.
    • You will be working in a fast-paced and challenging environment, interacting directly with traders and Quant researchers.
    • Building real-time trading systems.
    • Working with traders and quants to build manual trading facilities as well as automated trading strategies.
    • Designing clean and reusable code.
    • Highly collaborative environment, where time to market is key and user feedback is immediate.

    Requirements:

    • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a C# software engineer.
    • Experience developing trading software is a must.
    • Designing clean and maintainable software architecture with a focus on performance.
    • Good knowledge of financial market, order passing.
    • Rigorous and analytical thinker.
    • Ability to multitask, set project priorities and work in a team.
    • Excellent communication skills is a must.

    Nice-to-haves:

    • Front-end development experience with WinForms.
    • Python language expertise.

     

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  • Front End Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity to join a leading HFT firm in London.

    As a Front End / UI Engineer, your primary focus will be to build high-performance front ends within a trading environment. This opportunity is perfect for a results-oriented engineer who is passionate about their craft, excels in problem solving, and has a proven track record of delivering high quality front-end applications on time and efficiently.

    Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech, academic and start-up industries.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of UI engineering experience
    • Passionate about front end development
    • Proficiency with React, and ideally other FE technologies (Typescript, Javascript, React Hooks, ES6/ES7)
    • BSc / MSc required, Computer Science preferred
    • Ideally embedded within the ReactJS community and keep up to date with the latest features

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation
    • State-of-the-art technology

     

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  • Quant Research Developer – Amsterdam

    Global Quant Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful prop fund at their EU HQ in Amsterdam. They develop and implement quant trading strategies in exchange-traded financial products (equities and other securities). Seeking talented Quant Researchers to join a dynamic team and be responsible for the end-to-end development of the automated trading strategies portfolio.

    This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in building and engineering the firm’s core research platform software to support new exchanges, products and functionality. Your primary focus will be programming in C++ and Python to architect and implement trading software, as well as implementing new automated electronic trading strategies in collaboration with platform development colleagues. You’ll also conduct code reviews of other Research Developers, Platform Developers, Systems Engineering and Operations team members.

    This role would suit a curious, highly collaborative researcher who has demonstrated the ability to independently drive projects to completion.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4+ years’ experience
    • Hands-on programming experience in Python and C++ with a focus on optimization and automation
    • Good knowledge of machine learning and data science techniques
    • Outstanding problem-solving capabilities
    • Bonus points for Front Office experience
    • Degree in technical field, e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Excellent base salary + bonus potential + benefits
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Catered offices and regular social events
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact

     

    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.

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  • Senior Python Engineer – PM Tools

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an experienced and energetic backend engineer to join a brand-new team pioneering sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies for their top-performing Portfolio Managers.

    An involved and very hands-on role, you will help to build a Python-based platform to integrate datasets, analytics/pricing systems and tech platforms across the firm. You’ll also be part of an elite group deploying the platform to PMs; building & maintaining robust, high-performance APIs and services to support them in trading, risk management, tech analysis & research.

    Successful candidates will likely have front-office experience in a similar role working with PMs, where you have demonstrated that you can adapt to steep learning curves and communicate well with both the business and technology.

    Requirements

    • 7+ years’ experience, including 4+ years of Python
    • Solid experience building a product and rapidly iterating according to user feedback
    • Good eye for API design, focused on scalability and reliability
    • Familiarity with equity and/or fixed income products (in particular pricing/analytics)

    Nice to Have

    • Front-office hedge fund experience
    • Use of data-driven approaches

    Rewards & Incentives

    • Strong salary + bonuses
    • Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere
    • Build and share knowledge alongside top-tier engineers

     

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  • Software Engineer (Any OO)

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Enthusiastic Software Engineer wanted for one of the world’s leading hedge funds where you’ll use your solid engineering expertise to create innovative, next-generation software solutions which drive the whole investment process.

    Within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this position would suit someone who is continually striving to improve solution efficiency and effectiveness, and who is keen to expand their knowledge and expertise on this next step in their career.

    This role will give you the opportunity to design, develop and deploy critical solutions while working closely with business leaders, including high availability, high throughput systems scaling to millions of transactions per second.

    You will also receive structured learning on technical and quantitative skills with the support of the firm’s CTO. If you have a passion for software development and a passion for learning new technologies, this is perfect for you!

    Requirements​

    • Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science from top-tier institution
    • 3-5 years’ expertise with one or more OO language (e.g. Java, C++, Python)
    • Deep knowledge of distributed service oriented architecture, relational databases, machine learning/deep learning
    • Sound experience building high performance, highly available and scalable systems
    • Proficiency in building complex software systems successfully taken up by users

    Rewards & Incentives

    • Hugely collaborative environment; fantastic opportunity to learn new tech
    • Competitive compensation: truly flat structure; feel valued for your input and be rewarded for great ideas
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems

     

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  • Senior Python Engineer

    Tech-Driven Prop Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    This is a leading tech-driven prop trading firm, trading their own capital across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies in markets worldwide. They are looking for an exceptional Python developer to join a brand-new team where you’ll design and build robust, scalable tools and infrastructure to enable Traders and Quant Researchers to do their best work.

    Working on the automated trading platform of the global Delta One business, this role offers the unique opportunity to influence the design and architecture of a growing system, while also developing revenue-generating solutions and new tools. There is very little red tape, and a rapid feedback loop on the software you build.

    The successful Senior Python Engineer will be a strong self-starter, with a proven track record of independently driving projects to completion, and outstanding communication skills.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 3+ years’ experience of professional script development
    • Deep and demonstrable Python knowledge and understanding
    • Experience of analyzing high performance business requirements and turning them into technical specifications
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to teach others
    • Experience developing trading-related software

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Competitive base salary and annual discretionary bonus
    • 25 days holiday + statutory holidays + paid sick days
    • Private medical and dental

     

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  • Quant Developer (C++/Python/Java) – Amsterdam

    Tech-Driven Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Founded by experienced high-frequency traders, this Amsterdam-based prop trading firm prides itself on a relaxed working environment which is crucial to their continued success. They’re looking for talented quant developers to help them architect and develop a systematic trading platform from scratch and design a backtesting engine for trading strategies.

    You’ll work directly and closely with traders and the rest of the team to identify and capture new opportunities. The workload is varied, but tasks can include building data pipelines, time series databases, and developing high performance distributed data storage solutions.

    If you do your best work in a highly collaborative working environment where everyone’s ideas are valued, and knowledge is shared, this role would be perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • Must have previous financial / trading experience, HFT would be ideal
    • Substantial programming experience. C++ is preferable, but Python or Java will be considered
    • BSc, MSc or PhD in Econometrics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics (or equivalent)
    • Experience writing low-latency backtesters and market simulation is beneficial

    Culture / Benefits

    • Relocation assistance to Amsterdam is provided
    • Competitive base salary & contribution-focused bonus
    • Very nimble, fluid organisational structure, work directly with the founders
    • No bureaucracy, red tape or layers of sign-off
    • Casual, personal and friendly environment

     

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  • C++ Trading Platform Developer

    Leading Global Crypto Market Maker

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Salary: £100 – 400k total compensation

     

    This is a unique opportunity at a highly ambitious market maker that provides high-frequency algorithmic trading involving crypto currencies/blockchain, as well as decentralized finance. As a C++ Trading Platform Developer, you will be passionate about technology, comfortable looking under the hood to see how C++ standard libraries and other solutions are implemented, with a good understanding of data infrastructure.

    With huge amounts of autonomy to shape and make the role your own, the main focus would be to work on expanding and scaling up the global trading platform, mainly using C++ and Python. Projects are varied, including real-time data capture, order entry on dozens of exchanges, robust connectivity and built-in monitoring.

    There are no legacy systems, no multiple levels of approvals, no bureaucracy; all developers report directly to CTO who is very hands-on. If you love coding, and can hit the ground running, making a tangible impact on revenue right from the start, this is the role for you!

    Requirements

    • Must have previous financial / trading experience
    • Strong C++ skills are required – this will be tested!
    • Experience tinkering under the hood to understand the workings of C++ standard libraries
    • Solid development background – designing scalable and robust C++ and Python code
    • Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
    • Understanding of networking, CPU and memory model, assembly language is a plus
    • Strong academic record in STEM subject from a top-tier university – Maths, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics preferred

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Great base salaries and industry-leading PnL-aligned bonus
    • Flat, non-hierarchical structure with independence & autonomy to deliver solutions
    • Join a high-growth startup with a great work culture
    • Loads of social events, onsite gym, unlimited food & drinks in the office

     

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  • Core Python Developer

    Leading Global Crypto Market Maker | HFT | Crypto | Equity

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Are you curious about high frequency trading, crypto currencies / blockchain and decentralized finance? Does the idea of developing your own product: trading algorithms and trading applications excite you? Do you want to work and be mentored by some of the most experienced traders and developers within this space? This role could be perfect for you.

    All greenfield work, your focus will be building out an automated trade reconciliation system, working closely with the Lead Core Developer, CTO, Middle Office Lead and traders. Linux-based, the solution will be built in Python and be able to ‘talk to’ C++ stack. If you have a keen interest in financial and crypto markets, apply now!

    Personal Profile Required

    • Must have previous financial / trading experience
    • A VERY STRONG understanding of Python – you will be heavily tested within the process so applications will only be considered that exhibit exceptional ability to write Python
    • Experience of Python 3 (could be academic or personal projects) and having experience with C++ as a secondary language is an advantage
    • Experience building/upgrading and using SQL-based databases
    • Familiarity with Linux, on desktops and servers
    • Excellent programming and fundamental skills.
    • A 2:1 or above from a top-tier university in Computer Science

    A genuine love for code is a must-have, this isn’t a 9 to 5, and a genuine desire & passion for coding is essential.

    Benefits:

    • VERY competitive compensation packages
    • Autonomy and coaching unmatched within the industry
    • No red tape or multiple levels of approval – Up to you to make an impact!
    • Visa Tier-2 sponsorship offered

     

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  • C++ Developer – Amsterdam

    Tech-Driven Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Founded by experienced high-frequency traders, this Amsterdam-based prop trading firm prides itself on a relaxed working environment which is crucial to their continued success. They’re looking for talented C++ engineers to help them create and implement scalable new features and components to the trading platform.

    C++ Developers here work directly with traders to enhance internal modules within the core trading system. The workload is varied, but projects can include developing market data connectors for new markets and adding new features to the existing trading systems.

    This role would be perfect for someone who does their best work in a highly collaborative working environment where everyone’s ideas are valued, and knowledge is shared.

    Requirements

    • Must have previous financial / trading experience
    • Substantial C++11/14/17 development experience on Linux
    • Strong knowledge of FIX protocol, STL, algorithms and multithreading
    • BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
    • An understanding of network protocols/programming
    • Exposure to/knowledge of Boost Asio, Google Protocol Buggers & market data handlers, is a plus

    Culture / Benefits

    • Relocation assistance to Amsterdam is provided
    • Competitive base salary & contribution-focused bonus
    • Very nimble, fluid organisational structure, work directly with the founders
    • No bureaucracy, red tape or layers of sign-off
    • Casual, personal and friendly environment

     

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  • C++ Quant Developer – Options

    Leading Global Crypto Market Maker

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Salary: Very competitive

     

    This is a unique opportunity at a highly ambitious market maker that provides high-frequency algorithmic trading involving crypto currencies/blockchain, as well as decentralized finance. They are looking for a highly experienced C++ Quant Developer to join the growing Options team, one of the biggest electronic trading desks in the crypto options market.

    This is a hands-on role, collaborating directly with traders, where your primary focus is developing scalable, high-performance options trading systems. Engaging with the full options stack, you’ll expand the business across centralized finance, decentralized finance and OTC.

    There are no legacy systems, no multiple levels of approvals, no bureaucracy; all developers report directly to CTO who is very hands-on. The successful candidate will likely come from an HFT/trading firm, be able to solve difficult problems and thrive in the fast-paced, ever-changing environment of high-frequency trading.

    Requirements

    • Strong programming & development skills in C++ are a must-have
    • Experience developing trading platforms, ideally from a HFT environment
    • Options experience is preferred
    • Familiarity with market data feeds, order execution protocols and connectivity to exchanges
    • Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency and low latency programming
    • Bachelor’s of Master’s degree from a top-tier university in Maths, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Great base salaries and industry-leading bonuses
    • Flat, non-hierarchical structure with independence & autonomy to deliver solutions
    • Join a high-growth startup with a great work culture
    • Loads of social events, onsite gym, unlimited food & drinks in the office

     

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  • FPGA Developer

    Leading Global Market Marker

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    FPGA Developers wanted for leading market maker to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on the research, design and implementation of FPGA solutions for their ultra-low-latency trading systems.

    In this role, your main focus will be designing and deploying the proprietary hardware trading systems from concept to production. You’ll also partner with technologists and traders design ultra low latency, high throughput, FPGA-based custom financial trading systems to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation and order execution.

    The FPGA team is small and highly experienced. They’re constantly driving to identify ways to become more productive, and are seeking strong, analytical problem-solvers who can help build the next generation of cutting-edge, ultra-low-latency hardware solutions.

    Requirements​

    • Minimum 2 years’ experience in the full ASIC or FPGA design lifecycle, including hardware architecture, RTL coding, simulation, verification, system integration, and testing.
    • Experience working in Verilog, System Verilog, and either Python or C++.
    • Strong working knowledge of FPGA design flow or physical design.
    • Ability to work in a Linux environment.
    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related.

    Financial experience is not required.

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Hugely collaborative environment between teams, not siloed like other firms
    • Competitive compensation: truly flat structure; feel valued for your input and be rewarded for great ideas
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems
    • Flexible working encouraged and regular socials

     

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  • C++ Quant Developer – Risk Platform

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Quant Developer wanted for leading global hedge fund to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. Central Risk is a key initiative for the firm, and this role offers the opportunity to build a next-generation risk analytics platform across businesses and asset classes, to enable greater flexibility for risk takers.

    You’ll be a talented engineer with a quantitative skillset and knowledge of financial markets. You’ll need to draw on your creative problem-solving to develop central libraries for the platform and scalable, robust systems which work seamlessly across all asset classes. You will be working closely with the researchers and live traders as you develop the risk components which are essential to maintain the firm’s competitive edge.

    Requirements​

    • Expertise in engineering platform solutions in C++ and Python on large-scale, complex systems
    • Strong computer science fundamentals and deep software development experience in C++ and Python
    • Familiarity with real-time financial data management and analytics systems
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with quant researchers or traders to understand – and meet – their needs

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
    • Positive, friendly culture

     

    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.

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  • Software Engineer (C++11 and upwards) – Hybrid

    Tech-Driven Quant Trading Firm

    London / Hybrid

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Unique trading firm that uses world-class technology to generate and implement outstanding research ideas, underpinned by a truly collaborative culture. Looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer to develop and maintain scalable trading applications and infrastructure, and assist with developing the full stack of infrastructure to support trading ops.

    This is a fast-paced, critical role, with daily – or sometimes more frequent – release cycles, so you’ll be expected to understand how to prioritize between longer and shorter term needs. Projects will include systems custom optimization for latency, bandwidth or both, as well as multi-core/multi-threaded communications (using lock-free algorithms) to increase the theoretical computational limit per unit time.

    The successful C++ Software Engineer will have a good understanding of trade-offs in terms of clock cycles and CPU cache effects, plus you’ll be expected to have a good grasp of run-time behavior, serialization delays, and asymptotic behavior in this environment.

    This is a Linux shop running modern kernels, with a C++20 codebase and a Python layer on top. If you’d like to work in a collaborative environment where everyone programs, this is the role for you!

    Requirements

    • Strong skills and experience with C++11 and higher
    • Excellent design and debugging skills
    • Experience developing for production-critical systems
    • Outstanding communication and prioritization skills
    • Bonus points for experience with any of the following: Python, x86 hardware, performance engineering, AWS (or similar)
    • Previous experience in quantitative finance or trading is a plus, but is not required

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salaries + discretionary performance bonus
    • Hybrid working opportunities
    • Catered meals and bountiful snacks
    • Generous budget for home office set-up
    • Health & Dental insurance, pension provision, plus fitness & wellness benefits

     

    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.

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  • C++ Software Developer – Amsterdam

    Global Quant Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful prop fund at their EU HQ in Amsterdam. They develop and implement quant trading strategies in exchange-traded financial products (equities and other securities). Seeking a Software Developer with solid programming expertise, preferably in C++, to design, architect and implement the trading software.

    Collaborating with colleagues in research, systems and operations, you’ll play a key part in the designing and building software infrastructure to support new and existing lines of business. You’ll also be involved in the expansion of the proprietary research platform, improving performance & supporting new exchanges, products and functionality.

    To be successful, you will be well-versed in the fundamentals of software engineering with the ability to work equally well in a team or independently.

    Requirements

    • Significant software engineering experience in C++ (or other statically typed language) across the whole tech stack
    • Passionate about designing and implementing fully automated, scalable and maintainable solutions with extensive testing
    • Comfortable operating at various different levels of abstraction, from individual machines to large-scale distributed systems
    • Degree in technical field, e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience

    Nice to have

    • Knowledge of Linux
    • Trading industry experience

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Excellent base salary + bonus potential + benefits
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Catered offices and regular social events
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact

     

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  • FPGA Developer – London

    Leading Global Quant Trading & Investment Firm

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Founded by experienced quantitative trades, this is one of the largest firms by trading volume on Indian exchanges with a significant market share on several large global exchanges. They’re looking for talented FPGA developers with a full-stack background to help them architect and build out a hardware platform for low-latency trading.

    In this role the workload is varied, with responsibilities that include:

    • developing low-latency designs in Verilog/System Verilog
    • developing test harnesses to verify developed items using self-checking test benches, BFMs, etc.
    • integrating the developed firmware on the target hardware with other system components and software

    The production environment is fast moving with a short feedback loop. If you’re smart, ambitious, hardworking and do your best work in a meritocratic environment, apply for this role now!

    Requirements

    • Must have at least 3 years of industry experience in hardware development
    • Hands-on digital design and FPGA architecture experience is required
    • Experience of writing RTL in Verilog/System Verilog or VHDL
    • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
    • BSc in Electronics/Engineering-related subject, or equivalent experience
    • Experience of one of more of the following: self-checking testbenches, BFMs; developing on large Altera and Xilinx FPGAs; scripting; knowledge of Vivado and Questasim; Linux-based environments

    What They Offer

    • Competitive base salary
    • Generous perks, including medical insurance, fully equipped cafeteria, paid gym memberships, office games rooms, monthly social events, and an annual offsite
    • Truly flat organisational structure, where all employees’ ideas are welcomed & valued
    • Casual, personal and friendly working environment plus health & wellness programs

     

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  • Cloud Platform Engineer

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Industry-leading hedge fund using innovative and cutting-edge technology, with data at the core of the investment process. Great opportunity for talented software engineers with strong CompSci fundamentals to join the team using modern cloud-based technology to develop innovative solutions for the biggest business challenges.

    In this high-impact role, the successful engineer will be responsible for building out and managing a modern cloud platform – security, networking, and structure – and working with application teams on new design patterns. Projects are varied and involve modern, large-scale databases (BigQuery, MongoDB), cloud-based object/file/block storage solutions, and microservices architectures.

    The ideal candidate is a strong generalist and has experience of moving software from on-prem to the cloud (GCP or AWS) at scale.

    Requirements

    • Solid experience with Linux, Kubernetes, GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code and tools such as Terraform and Ansible
    • Experience deploying and managing services in a cloud environment (AWS and/or GCP would be ideal)
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineering (or related field)
    • Bonus points for large-scale distributed systems experience (design, development, operation)
    • Finance experience not required

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
    • Positive, friendly culture

     

    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.

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  • Research Engineer (Python) – Hybrid

    Tech-Driven Quant Trading Firm

    London / Hybrid

    Posted 3 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Unique trading firm that uses world-class technology to generate and implement outstanding research ideas, underpinned by a truly collaborative culture. Looking for a talented Research Engineer to research, test and deploy new trading strategies, as well as designing and building research infrastructure to test trading ideas.

    You’ll work closely with teammates to identify and develop new trading opportunities. You’ll code in Python to express statistical ideas and relationships between securities, producing hypotheses about market participants and dynamics. You’ll also design & implement new research tools to meet requirements and extend existing tools.

    The successful Research Engineer will be a strong quantitative problem-solver, skilled at implementing performant code and in their element when designing user-friendly tools for colleagues. If you do your best work in a highly collaborative working environment where everyone’s ideas are valued and knowledge is shared, this role would be perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or related), with strong familiarity with statistics and quantitative problem-solving
    • Self-starter, with ability to implement statistical ideas in code
    • Strong proficiency in Python and C++ (or equivalent) preferred
    • Interest in financial markets or learning more about financial markets
    • Previous experience in quantitative finance or trading is a plus, but is not required

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salaries + discretionary performance bonus
    • Hybrid working opportunities
    • Catered meals and bountiful snacks
    • Generous budget for home office set-up
    • Health & Dental insurance, pension provision, plus fitness & wellness benefits

     

    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.

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  • Software Engineer (Data Platform) – Amsterdam

    Global Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: €300-500k total comp

     

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the global HQ of this tech-focused market maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. Now looking for an experienced engineer with a background in developing large-scale data platforms to lead on building a new platform for global trading operations.

    You will join the Delta One team in a hands-on role, where your work on real-time data capture and processing will directly influence trading strategies for a variety of products. Your primary focus will be meeting the data needs of traders and researchers; to do this your work will involve:

    • develop software for live capturing of data from external and internal systems to build a data lake
    • build derived datasets from this data lake, batch processing to generate a history and using stream processing for real-time data feeds
    • design data systems which automate recovery processes with very little human involvement in case of interruptions or failures

    This role is pivotal in enhancing alpha research and trading capabilities at the firm and would suit a confident self-starter keen to apply their senior engineering expertise to complex challenges. In return, you’ll see the immediate impact of your work on numerous areas across the business.

    Requirements

    • Experience building a large-scale data platform that operates from capture to consumption
    • Not afraid to make mistakes, and use lessons learned to construct an even more robust platform
    • Understanding of technical fundamentals, e.g. networking, database behavior & system performance when designing systems
    • Familiar with building batch and stream processing systems for diverse data sources
    • Proponent of maintaining operational excellence and reducing the dependency on humans within data operations

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Great base salaries and industry-leading PnL-aligned bonuses
    • Flat, transparent structure with autonomy to deliver solutions
    • Generous benefits package, including commuting expenses, breakfast and lunch facilities, regular social activities and more
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop
    • Relaxed culture with some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries

     

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  • Storage Strategist

    Innovative Algo Trading

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    This is one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms, looking for an experienced Storage Strategist who likes to be challenged, thrives in a collaborative organisational structure and enjoys a fast-paced hands-on environment. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds – maths, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering – they have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development with data at its core.

    This role offers the opportunity to be a drive the direction, planning and execution of the firm’s current and future storage needs. A critical position, given the ever-evolving storage needs (with a view to AI), you’ll own the vision and develop a roadmap for future solutions, working across engineering teams to execute it.

    You’ll be expected to deliver performant, reliable and future-proof storage solutions across the business, engaging with stakeholders – users within the firm plus external & internal tech providers – and understanding storage workloads to improve user experience.

    Requirements

    • 10+ years of multi-PB storage deployments in HPC-like environments
    • Experience developing advanced storage software solutions and/or leading software development team(s)
    • Deep expertise in HPC and scale-out enterprise storage solutions
    • Knowledge of distributed file systems used for large-scale cluster computing (Lustre, GPFS, WEKA, S3, CEPH, etc.)
    • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
    • Track record of working successfully in a collaborative/cross-team environment

    Benefits 

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact

     

    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.

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  • Quant Developer (Python)

    Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    The Client

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role. With a flat-structured, ‘no-attitude’ working environment, this is a great time to join as engineering is currently undergoing significant investment.

    The Role

    Working in small, diverse, cross-functional teams, Quant Developers collaborate closely with Quant Researchers on a varied project portfolio. You’ll cover everything from implementing new trading strategies, building new research frameworks and quant libraries, to prototyping new data feeds or building risk analysis tools.

    The majority of the company’s systems run on Linux and most code is written in Python, including extensive use of numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc. But they’re also constantly evaluating new technologies, tools and libraries.

    If you have a demonstrable passion for technology (personal projects, open-source involvement) and writing high-quality code, this role would be perfect for you.

    Key Skills

    • Expert development knowledge of Python
    • Experience of data analysis techniques, plus numpy, scipy, pandas, etc.
    • Solid Linux platforms experience with various scripting languages
    • Proponent of strong software engineering techniques and agile methods
    • Degree with high mathematical and computing content – Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. – from a top-tier university
    • Keen interest & understanding of financial markets

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + generous bonuses
    • Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
    • Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
    • Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, ‘no-attitude’ culture
    • Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites

     

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  • IT Market Access Developer (C++)

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

    You will be a key member of the development team, working closely with quant analysts/developers, traders and operations staff to build and enhance low-latency algorithmic trading strategies. You’ll collaborate over the design and implementation of cutting-edge systems, covering all aspects of the trading strategies: from exchange price feeds and financial indicators, to back testing & tick data management, through to production environment support.

    2025 will be a big year of growth for this firm, making now the perfect time to apply!

    Requirements

    • 5+ years’ experience in low-latency Linux development using C/C++, STL, Boost
    • Market data experience is a must-have
    • Solid experience in design and implementation of multithreaded and distributed systems
    • Strong communication skills, especially understanding user requirements
    • Good knowledge of distributed network architecture
    • Comfortable working autonomously within a global team

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
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  • Python Engineer – Market Data

    Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    The Client

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role. With a flat-structured, ‘no-attitude’ working environment, this is a great time to join as engineering is undergoing significant investment.

    The Role

    Looking for an experienced engineer to join the Market Data team as they extend the tick data capabilities and ensure existing market data sources are fit for purpose. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design of a low-latency, high throughput tick data platform and to build tools for visualisation & management of datasets at terabyte scale.

    Their core systems run on Linux and most code is in Python3, including extensive use of numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc. Systems that require the highest data throughput are implemented in Java. New technologies, tools and libraries are constantly assessed, meaning you can shape the technology landscape and make an impact early on.

    Requirements

    • Strong programming skills in Python
    • Previous experience of working with financial market data, especially tick data
    • Solid Linux platforms experience
    • Good knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g. Oracle, MongoDB
    • Familiarity with a variety of programming styles (e.g. OO, functional)
    • Degree with high mathematical or computing content – Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics
    • Proficient with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools e.g. NumPy /Pandas, Spark, Apache Kafka

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + generous bonuses
    • Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
    • Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
    • Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, ‘no-attitude’ culture
    • Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites

     

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  • C++ Developer

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    This is a superb opportunity for a proactive and pragmatic engineer to join an award-winning, tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm in London. You will be part of the team that builds software for their research cluster – one of the largest in the world, and still growing.

    Based in London, they are looking to expand their exchange trading development team with a developer well-versed in modern C++ (C++11 onwards). This role has a company-wide impact, where everything the team builds is used in-house on one of the world’s biggest trading systems (~$300bn/day), all in a completely automated manner.

    This role offers a high degree of autonomy, giving you the authority to meet business requirements in the manner and using the software/tools that you see fit. If this approach appeals to you, please get in touch!

    Requirements

    • Strong knowledge of C++11 onwards (they have a completely post-2011 codebase)
    • Sound understanding of what happens inside a computer when your code is running, e.g. caching, paging & system calls, how these work and why. (Knowledge of execution pipeline in a modern CPU is a bonus.)
    • Familiarity with common algorithms and data structures and their performance trade-offs
    • Practical experience of independently designing and implementing complex software systems is a plus
    • Experience with Linux is a plus (theirs is a Linux environment), but by no means a necessity
    • Financial experience is not required

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation package
    • Challenging work within a truly flat structure; ideas from everyone are encouraged and evaluated
    • Very direct impact on the PnL, with very little bureaucracy
    • Generous benefits package, including extensive medical & wellbeing provision, pension, onsite gym & sauna, fitness classes and regular staff social events

     

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  • Quant Developer – ESG/RI

    Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    The Client

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join the Responsible Investment Tech team in a pivotal, wide-ranging development role. With a flat-structured, ‘no-attitude’ working environment, this is a great time to join as engineering is currently undergoing significant investment.

    The Role

    Working in small, diverse, cross-functional teams, you’ll collaborate closely with the Responsible Investment team on the strategic build-out of cutting-edge technology to achieve ESG goals. Your projects will be varied and cover everything from onboarding the best vendor ESG datasets for research, analysis & reporting, creating Python APIs to facilitate easy access to ESG data, to developing tools to ensure actionable ESG data is available firm-wide

    The majority of the company’s systems run on Linux and most code is written in Python, including extensive use of numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc. But they’re also constantly evaluating new technologies, tools and libraries, meaning you can shape the technology landscape and make an impact early on.

    Requirements

    • Expert programming experience (ideally in Python)
    • Understanding of the challenges of handling large datasets (structured and unstructured)
    • Proponent of collaborative software engineering techniques and agile methods
    • Solid Linux platforms experience with various scripting languages
    • Working knowledge of at least one database technology, e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server
    • Degree with high mathematical and computing content – Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. – from a top-tier university

    Nice to have

    • Proficient with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools, e.g. NumPy SciPy/Pandas, Spark, Jupyter
    • Previous experience of working with financial market data or alternative data
    • Familiarity with the ESG space
    • Experience with git

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + generous bonuses
    • Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
    • Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
    • Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, ‘no-attitude’ culture
    • Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites

     

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  • Software Engineer – Data

    Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    The Client

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role. With a flat-structured, ‘no-attitude’ working environment, this is a great time to join as engineering is undergoing significant investment.

    The Role

    Looking for an experienced engineer to join the Data Engineering team. You’ll collaborate with the Data Science team, delivering unique solutions to solve their big data challenges. You’ll also design & implement strategies and tools to monitor & validate data quality for thousands of datasets in use across the firm.

    Their core systems almost all run on Linux and most code is in Python, including extensive use of numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc. Systems that require the highest data throughput are implemented in Java, and they use Dataiku, Snowflake, Prometheus, and ArcticDB heavily. New tools and libraries are constantly assessed, meaning you can shape the technology landscape and make an impact early on.

    Requirements

    • Expert programming experience (ideally in Python)
    • Understanding of the challenges of dealing with large datasets (structured and unstructured)
    • Solid Linux platforms experience with various scripting languages
    • Knowledge of modern practices for ETL, data engineering and stream processing
    • Degree with high mathematical and computing content – Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. – from a top-tier university
    • Working knowledge of at least one database technology, e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Oracle

    Nice to have

    • Proficient with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools e.g. NumPy /Pandas, Spark, Apache Kafka
    • Previous experience of working with financial market data, especially tick data
    • Experience with AWS

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + generous bonuses
    • Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
    • Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
    • Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, ‘no-attitude’ culture
    • Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites

     

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  • Software Developer – London

    International Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: £200-400k total compensation

     

    Company:

    The role sits within the London office of one of the world’s largest quantitative trading firms with a unique focus on technology and collaborative problem solving, trading a wide range of financial products.

    Join a company in which technology is central to how they approach their work and thus engineers are intimately tied into every area of the business – allowing your work to have a real impact! This is complemented by their relaxed non-hierarchical work environment which has been described as having a great ambience.

    Role:

    There is no use of mainstream technologies with OCaml being the primary programming language. But don’t worry about previous experience, there is great emphasis on teaching. The ideal candidate for them will be passionate about technology and hold outstanding records!

    Requirements:

    • A bachelor’s/master’s degree in Computer Science or another highly technical, scientific discipline.
    • Proven track record in technology, all-encompassing any OO to ML, demonstrating your excellent programming skills.
    • Great interpersonal skills that would flourish in an intimate collaborative environment.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive base salary.
    • Holiday policies.
    • Retirement benefits.
    • Health insurance.
    • Private on-site gym.

    Tier-2 visa sponsorship is available.

     

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  • Quant Developer / Research Engineer

    Award-Winning Global Market Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Quant Developers/Research Engineers wanted for leading market maker to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies in the creation of custom software solutions.

    In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Quant Research team to define priorities and go on to design, develop, test and deploy next-generation elegant software solutions for automated trading systems.

    The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, who can hit the ground running and is confident in a constantly-changing trading environment.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • A deep passion for technology, software development and maths
    • Proficiency with one or more programming languages, including C++, Python, and R
    • Experience with some of the following areas: Distributed Computing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Platform Development, Networking, System Design
    • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, etc. from a top-tier university

    Benefits

    • Hugely collaborative environment between teams, not siloed like other firms
    • Competitive compensation: truly flat structure; feel valued for your input and be rewarded for great ideas
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems
    • Flexible working encouraged and regular socials

     

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  • Execution Developer – London

    Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    The Client

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role.

    This is a great time to join as engineering is currently undergoing significant investment. The team works very closely with the trading and research teams, building the tools, platforms and algorithms that drive the centralised global trading operation.

    The Role

    You can expect a range of work, from building new execution algorithms and platforms, to developing tools for manual traders and monitoring capability, through to post-trade performance analysis and optimising software for all aspects of the trading lifecycle.

    The majority of the company’s systems run on Linux and most code is written in Java, with some Python and Typescript.

    You will need to have a keen interest in quantitative financial trading markets. Previous experience with almost any asset class will be an advantage.

    Key skills

    • Expert software developer in Java
    • Excellent database / SQL skills – ideally Oracle, MongoDB
    • Exceptional communication skills are essential
    • Proponent of strong software engineering techniques and agile methods, and comfortable working on both Linux and Windows
    • Degree with high mathematical and computing content – Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. – from a top-tier university
    • Experience with FIX is a significant advantage

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + generous bonuses
    • Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
    • Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
    • Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, ‘no-attitude’ culture
    • Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites

     

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  • Python Core Developer – Middle Office – London

    Algorithmic Market Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: £200 – 250k

     

    Company

    This fintech is an international global algorithmic market maker in digital assets. They aim to transform Crypto Markets by offering liquidity to trading platforms and exchange. So essentially ‘HFT meets Crypto’. Trading more than $5B+/day across dozens of different trading platforms.

    Their meritocratic working environment allows you to be judged only on what you deliver – providing great accountability and tangible impacts. Complementary to this it’s an interesting role, as it culturally combines all the benefits of expert tech and trading used in traditional financial markets and the fast-paced nature of a tech start-up.

    Role

    As a Core Developer, you will help in building out an automated trade reconciliation system. This greenfield project allows you to work closely with senior members, such as the CTO. Very high performance reconciling up to 100M transactions a day. All you need is strong python skills – they are a Linux-based company, and the solution will be built in Python and should “talk to” C++ stack.

    Requirements:

    • 2+ years’ experience with Python and SQL databases.
    • Understanding of Linux.
    • Involvement with reconciliation, risk, middle office systems is desirable.
    • Passionate about tech and financial markets.
    • Great interpersonal skills that would flourish in an intimate collaborative environment.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive base salary.
    • Greenfield work.
    • Smart central London office.

    Tier-2 visa sponsorship is available.

     

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  • Front End Software Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Looking for an experienced Front End Engineer who can design and implement the next generation of browser-based tools to operate the trading infrastructure.

    Building for expert, highly engaged users, you’ll be expected maintain a high UX bar, while ensuring the tools you create are flexible and powerful enough to meet users’ needs. On top of developing individual tools, they’re looking for someone who can find opportunities to create libraries & abstractions that capture common interaction idioms, and who can sharpen development practices and firm-wide approach to UI development.

    The successful candidate will be passionate about front-end engineering and user-interface design. This role offers the opportunity to work in multiple parts of the stack, including front-ends, back-ends, middleware, and databases.

    Requirements:

    • Strong background in web technologies, with browser fundamentals like CSS and the DOM, and an understanding of the principles of UI frameworks like Vue, Angular, React, and Flutter
    • Practical experience building sophisticated UIs in the browser. We’re looking for someone who loves the detailed polishing that’s needed to build elegant and highly usable Uis
    • Excellent communication skills in English, able to interact with colleagues with varying levels of technical ability

    Desirable:

    • Keen interest in the typed functional programming approach to UI development, plus experience with Elm, ReasonML, Purescript, Typescript, etc.

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading salaries
    • Generous benefits package, including physical & mental health benefits, excellent holiday entitlement, significant parental leave, retirement benefits, private on-site gym
    • Focus on learning & development with tuition reimbursement
    • Recreation spaces with breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats

     

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  • C++ Platform Engineer

    Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    The Client

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role. With a flat-structured, ‘no-attitude’ working environment, this is a great time to join as engineering is currently undergoing significant investment.

    The Role

    Part of a larger Front Office technology group, you will join a small team of polyglot developers working in highly optimised C++17 and Python. You’ll be contributing to a modern C++ codebase, while developing the core of the high performance timeseries database (storing >500TB of data today) which underpins the firm’s data platform. You’ll also collaborate with users to develop analytics capabilities, plus designing and deploying systems to provide production resiliency.

    The successful C++ Platform Engineer will be highly motivated and product focused, comfortable facing off to stakeholders across the business.

    Requirements

    • 1 – 4 years’ modern C++ skills (C++17 and higher would be ideal)
    • Degree with high mathematical and computing content – Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. – from a top-tier university
    • Excellent communication skills across all levels of technical expertise
    • Experience building a database or storage product
    • Python knowledge and experience with Pandas, NumPy, Spark would be beneficial
    • Bonus points for experience with QuasarDB or QuestDB

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + generous bonuses
    • Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
    • Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
    • Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, ‘no-attitude’ culture
    • Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites

     

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  • Senior HFT Technologist (London/Amsterdam)

    First technical hire in Europe for established APAC-based HFT

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    This is a chance to be the first technical hire in Europe for one of the fastest-growing prop trading firms in the APAC region. For the first time ever they are looking to establish a presence in EMEA off the back of continued success in APAC, as they look to expand into new and emerging markets.

    In this role, you will be tasked with leveraging your HFT industry experience to help this client begin trading on various European exchanges. Through the use of existing infrastructure and your own technical expertise, you will eventually design, develop, test and deploy next-generation elegant software solutions for automated trading systems.

    Everyone within the organisation is hands-on, all the way up to Founders – the ideal candidate will still be expected to contribute technically in their day-to-day, alongside other responsibilities.

    Given the scope of this role, the successful candidate will be also need to be an outstanding communicator, who can effectively work with different teams across varying locations.

    Skills and Experience Required

    • Must have 5+ years of experience working in an HFT environment
    • Proven track record of technical leadership
    • Either: a high level of proficiency with C++ (17/20/23) OR the same level of proficiency with Linux systems administration & platform engineering
    • Excellent communication skills

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to play an instrumental role in getting something new set up – plenty of scope to involve yourself in decision-making at every level
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • Engineering Tech Lead (Data) – Amsterdam

    Global Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: €500-800k total comp

     

    Unique opportunity to lead a team and take ownership of the data, research and trading platforms that directly influence trading strategies. This is a global tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the HFT space, looking for a hands-on tech lead with a background in developing large-scale data platforms.

    Collaborating closely with traders and researchers to fully understand their needs, you will be key to enabling smarter, data-driven decision-making, and ultimately building a new platform that fulfuls research needs while being scalable and efficient across global trading.

    You will mentor a dynamic team of developers, sharing with them your wealth of engineering expertise, as well as continually refining frameworks to manage growing data volumes and solving data challenges across the business.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years in leading development teams and fostering innovative thinking
    • Expertise in designing and refining data platforms, learning from past challenges to build superior solutions
    • Excellent coding skills in C++, C#, C, and/or Python; writing performance-driven, clean, scalable code is second nature to you
    • Capable of making decisions at both strategic and implementation level

    Nice to have

    • Familiarity with big data solutions, Linux containerization, and research frameworks
    • Experience with Pandas, Polars, PyArrow, Kafka, PostgreSQL, DeltaTable, or AWS
    • Background in trading and financial markets

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Great base salaries and industry-leading PnL-aligned bonuses
    • Flat, transparent structure with autonomy to deliver solutions
    • Generous benefits package, including commuting expenses, breakfast and lunch facilities, regular social activities and more
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop
    • Relaxed culture with some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries

     

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  • Site Reliability Engineer

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Industry-leading market maker using innovative and cutting-edge technology, with data at the core of the investment process. Great opportunity for a pragmatic Site Reliability Engineer with a strong background in CompSci fundamentals to use innovative cutting-edge technology to reduce complexity and improve trading performance.

    In this role, your primary focus will be taking applications to production, providing early support for apps while being developed and ensuring optimum function of the app throughout its lifetime. You’ll collaborate closely with app development teams on automation & app ref factor, as well as evangelizing the SRE approach to other teams.

    You’ll be expected to have a deep understanding of how applications function and are able to change applications for production quality. Your mindset is one that leans towards innovation, automation and constantly using measurements and statistics to improve.

    Requirements

    • Strong background in data structures, algorithms, distributed systems and computer science fundamentals
    • SRE enthusiast, strong growth and automation-first mindset
    • Fully proficient in at least one modern structured programming language
    • Comfortable with a range of current software development tools and practices, e.g. testing, source control, build systems, CI/CD, containers, etc.
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or related field)

    Nice to have

    • Basic working understanding of TCP/IP networking, cloud (ideally GCP), LAN and WAN as well as Linux networking
    • SQL and database experience
    • Web UI experience, e.g. Javascript, CSS and similar web languages
    • Some experience with building and managing highly reliable large-scale systems

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
    • Work with some of the smartest minds in the industry from a range of backgrounds

     

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  • Software Engineer (Data Platform) – Amsterdam

    Global Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the global HQ of this tech-focused market maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. Now looking for an experienced engineer with a background in developing large-scale data platforms to lead on building a new platform for global trading operations.

    You will join the Delta One team in a hands-on role, where your work on real-time data capture and processing will directly influence trading strategies for a variety of products. Your primary focus will be meeting the data needs of traders and researchers, including developing live-capturing software to build a data lake and building derived datasets from the lake, using batch processing (to generate history) and stream processing (real-time data feeds).

    This role is pivotal in enhancing alpha research and trading capabilities at the firm and would suit a confident self-starter who is keen to apply their senior engineering expertise to complex challenges. In return, you’ll see the immediate impact of your work on numerous areas across the business.

    Requirements

    • Experience building a large-scale data platform that operates from capture to consumption
    • Not afraid to make mistakes, and use lessons learned to construct an even more robust platform
    • Understanding of technical fundamentals, e.g. networking, database behavior & system performance when designing systems
    • Familiar with building batch and stream processing systems for diverse data sources.
    • Proponent of maintaining operational excellence and reducing the dependency on humans within data operations

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Great base salaries and industry-leading bonuses
    • Flat, transparent structure with autonomy to deliver solutions
    • Generous benefits package, including commuting expenses, breakfast and lunch facilities, regular social activities and more
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop

     

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  • Software Engineer (C++/Python) – Amsterdam

    Global Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the Amsterdam headquarters of one of the world’s leading proprietary trading firms. With a company culture that is competitive yet collaborative, working in small, exceptionally talented teams, they build cutting-edge innovative technology solutions for their ultra-low-latency trading system.

    They’re now looking for talented C++/Python engineers to join the team responsible for the full stack of applications required to run the trading business.

    Sitting on the trading floor, you’ll work closely with traders and researchers to understand their needs and design effective solutions. There is very little red tape, and a rapid feedback loop on the software you build. Activities range from developing ultra-low-latency exchange protocol encoders/decoders, to writing & fine-tuning automated trading strategies, and providing the traders with user interfaces that give them better information and control.

    This role would suit someone who relishes the challenges that come with an extremely fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running, making a tangible impact from day one.

    Requirements

    • Expert-level knowledge of C++ and/or Python is a must-have
    • A successful track record as a software engineer (e.g. an active github repository for graduates; and/or years of experience working in the field for more senior roles)
    • An entrepreneurial mindset and exposure to/interest in the financial industry
    • Strong degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering (or similar) from a top-tier university

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly collaborative culture, working with the smartest minds in the industry
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop
    • Benefits include: 25 days’ vacation, charitable match opportunities & fully-paid first-class travel

     

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  • FPGA Engineer – London or Amsterdam

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    Amsterdam / London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a tech-focused market maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. With a company culture that’s competitive yet collaborative, they leverage the most advanced technology to ensure they have the fastest and most reliable trading systems in the world.

    They are looking for exceptional engineers to join an elite team of FPGA hardware and software engineers to design and develop ultra-fast trading systems. You will own end-to-end development while implementing new low-latency techniques. You will help develop their hardware platform producing super-reliable high-speed digital designs.

    You will be joining a highly talented team helping redefine the evolution of their trading systems. It is a mature environment that is transparent, collaborative and offers enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact on the business.

    Requirements

    • Degree in a STEM subject from a top university, preferably in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering
    • Experience designing/building FPGAs using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
    • Experience with high-performance networking stacks on FPGAs and multi-gigabit transceivers
    • Willingness to understand how the systems you will build align with trading activities

    Benefits

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop
    • Work with the best people in the industry from over 40 countries in a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package, including fully paid commuting expenses, breakfast and lunch facilities, regular social activities and more
    • Relocation assistance & visa sponsorship provided where necessary

     

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  • Python Software Developer (Risk) – London

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Fantastic opportunity to join a tech-driven quant and systematic IM with no red tape. They combine data, research, technology and trading proficiency to produce a scientific and innovative approach to investment. Seeking an enthusiastic software engineer to join the Risk team in London.

    Your primary focus will be building and delivering solutions in response to requirements from the Risk Management team and Trading desks.

    The successful Python developer will be highly motivated and an exceptional communicator, with experience of facing off to the business and other stakeholders across the firm. You’ll also need to have knowledge of building large-scale applications.

    Must-Have Requirements

    • 4+ years’ professional experience in software development using Python and Rest APIs
    • Good understanding of modern software architecture and cloud platforms
    • Previous experience in Risk within the financial domain
    • Strong proficiency for writing high quality, testable code in an OO environment

    Nice-to-Have

    • Experience with more than one programming language
    • Experience with any of the following: query optimization and performance tuning; AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, or Helm

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development; healthy work-life balance

     

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  • Core UI / Web Platform Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for an experienced Front End Developer to join their core UI platform team.

    This is a high impact role where your primary focus is building and extending the core UI platform, using it to develop business-critical applications. You’ll collaborate extensively with a wide variety of teams, helping them use the platform to build their own applications. You’ll aim for simplicity where possible, but you’ll also build cutting-edge UIs when required.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    The successful Web Platform Engineer will be comfortable within the modern web development environment (tools & techniques), with a deep empathy for the developers who’ll use your platform, always looking for improvements to increase their productivity.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4+ years of professional experience building web-based UIs
    • Extensive experience with React, Typescript, WebSocket protocols, REST, and UI unit-testing
    • Very comfortable working in a highly agile, collaborative methodology (sprints, pair-programming, testing, estimation, etc.)
    • Bonus points for Kubernetes, Helm, containers, CI/CD pipelines and/or experience working in trading / finance

    NB: Please dont apply if you are 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

     

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  • Rust Engineer @ Crypto Start-Up

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Fantastic opportunity for a Rust Developer to join the HFT market-making team at a new crypto start-up based in London. They leverage cutting-edge technology to provide liquidity to global markets and offer clients innovative, transparent trading solutions. They aim to improve markets by providing clients with the tools to elevate their trading performance and decision-making capabilities.

    All greenfield work, they are moving their whole code base to Rust, and need a Software Developer with strong Rust expertise to make it happen. You will likely have worked at a digital asset firm before, but this is not a requirement; if you love building high-performance, scalable systems, you’re encouraged to apply!

    Requirements:

    • Exceptional programming skills in Rust (some Python would be ideal)
    • Comfortable with ownership of projects from start through to completion
    • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering (or similar)

    NB: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary
    • Work with some of the smartest people in the digital asset industry
    • Greenfield work / big impact

     

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  • Machine Learning Scientist

    Innovative Software Start-Up

    London / Hybrid

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Location: Hybrid / Central London

     

    Unique opportunity for a motivated simulation & optimisation specialist to join a rapidly growing and diverse tech start-up. They combine distributed computing, simulation technology and machine learning to develop an autonomous system that’s being adopted by some of the biggest public transport networks in Europe. Now looking for a creative ML Scientist to help roll out this system to more clients.

    This a central role in a very exciting and ambitious product development phase where you will be building prediction, simulation and optimisation-based software products. You’ll have the opportunity to drive the choice of technologies used, transforming applications and experimenting with the best new tools for the job based on client needs and industry trends. You will share responsibility for software development, integration and deployment.

    You’ll join a team of urban modelling experts, software engineers and data scientists, driven by a shared desire to improve the world around them, to bring something impactful and unique to market and to create a rewarding, fun, working environment.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ professional experience in data science, machine learning and/or operations research, including experience working on simulation and/or optimisation products
    • Proficiency in Python and its scientific stack
    • Mathematical approach: able to understand & develop complex statistical and computational modelling techniques
    • Bachelor’s degree in a quant field (maths, physics, statistics, computer science, data science, machine learning, operations research, etc.)

    Nice to have

    • Knowledge of Java, particularly in the context of simulation, or keen to learn
    • Knowledge of database concepts and SQL, or keen to learn
    • Experience using cloud computing resources; GCP would be ideal

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you work truly has a direct impact
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits package
    • Join an early-stage start-up at this exciting and critical time when you can help shape the future of the company
    • In-house and external training opportunities and genuine career development; healthy work-life balance with remote-friendly workplace

     

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  • Low Latency C/C++ Developer – London

    International Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: Competitive / Market-Leading

     

    Company:

    The role sits within the London office of a brand new HFT built out of an established systematic fund. So, there are huge buy-ins from the business – allowing you to delve greenfield project but with the advantage of market makers in the saddle.

    There is a unique focus on technology and collaborative problem solving, trading a wide range of asset classes across international markets. Join a small team where there is no red tape – allowing your work to have a real impact.

    Role:

    As a developer, you will be designing, implementing and maintaining high-frequency trading systems. This will be through the use of C++ and ultra-low latency systems. You will be constantly challenged and get great advice from highly experienced developers. Complementary to this, they boast a relaxed working environment.

    Requirements:

    • Strong knowledge of C++.
    • Preferably experience in HFT.

    Benefits:

    • Greenfield project.
    • Huge compensation package.

    Tier-2 visa sponsorship is available.

     

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  • Quant Researcher – C++ / Python

    Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an outstanding Quant Researcher to join one of their systematic trading pods.

    This is a high-impact role, joining a small PM-led team that enjoys huge autonomy and are looking to grow their risk-taking. You’ll work closely with the Portfolio Manager, drawing on your previous experience to develop quantitative investment models, build unique insights into various datasets, and engineer robust systems that will be used as part of the trading strategies. You’ll also apply scientific methods to improve the efficiency of a research and trading pipeline.

    If you’re looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and supportive environment and you enjoy seeing the impact of your work on a daily basis, then this is the role for you!

    Requirements

    • Strong technical academic background (Maths/Comp Sci/Engineering/Statistics) – Masters or PhD would be ideal
    • Experience using sophisticated mathematical tools in different contexts
    • Track record of having a scientific approach to analysing real-world problems and large amounts of empirical data
    • Strong programming skills in at least one language (C++ and Python preferred)
    • Financial industry experience preferred, but not required

    Benefits & Incentives

    • Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
    • Greenfield work / big impact with lots of project ownership
    • Positive, friendly culture and rewarding place to work
    • Work-from-home opportunities

     

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  • Machine Learning Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Fantastic opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Looking for a pragmatic ML Engineer with strong mathematical foundations to join their growing ML team and help drive the direction of the ML platform.

    In this role, you’ll draw on your in-depth knowledge of the ML ecosystem and understanding of varying approaches – whether it’s neural networks, random forests, gradient-boosted trees, or sophisticated ensemble methods – to aid decision-making, choosing the right tool for the problem. Your work will also focus on enhancing research workflows to tighten feedback cycles. Successful ML engineers will be able to understand the mechanics behind various modeling techniques, while also being able to break down the mathematics behind them.

    The ideal candidate will be passionate about the craft of software engineering, who enjoys designing APIs systems that colleagues love to use. If you also have a great appetite for learning new things, this role is for you!

    Requirements:

    • Solid mathematical background, plus experience with ML techniques and infrastructure
    • You have previously built and maintained training and inference infrastructure
    • A robust understanding of what it takes to move from concept to production
    • Strong experience in model training & mathematical concepts, e.g. linear algebra, greek alphabet, choice of loss functions, regularization techniques, model architecture, optimizer, learning rate schedules, etc.
    • Thorough understanding of Python tools and libraries, keen to offer advice on best practices
    • Experience using Jax, Tensorflow or similar ML frameworks a huge plus

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading salaries
    • Generous benefits package, including physical & mental health benefits, excellent holiday entitlement, significant parental leave, retirement benefits, private on-site gym
    • Focus on learning & development with tuition reimbursement
    • Recreation spaces with breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats

     

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  • Machine Learning Performance Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Looking for an experienced engineer with low-level systems programming and optimization expertise to join their growing ML team.

    Machine learning is front and centre at this firm, and your focus will be to optimize the performance of their models: both training and inference. They’re interested in efficient large-scale training, low-latency inference in real-time systems, and high-throughput inference in research. Partly this will involve improving straightforward CUDA, but they also need a whole-systems approach, including storage systems, networking, and host- and GPU-level considerations.

    The successful candidate will be a smart, curious software engineer who enjoys finding solutions for complex problems. If you also have a great appetite for learning new things, this role is for you!

    Requirements:

    • An understanding of modern ML techniques and toolsets, with a strong focus on performance
    • The systems knowledge & experience required to debug a training run’s performance end to end
    • Low-level GPU and compute cluster knowledge, CUDA or other types of GPU programming, e.g. PTX, SASS, warps, cooperative groups, Tensor Cores, & the memory hierarchy
    • Debugging/optimization tooling experience, e.g. CUDA GDB, NSight Systems, NSight Compute, etc.
    • Library knowledge of Triton, CUTLASS, CUB, Thrust, cuDNN, and cuBLAS

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading salaries
    • Generous benefits package, including physical & mental health benefits, excellent holiday entitlement, significant parental leave, retirement benefits, private on-site gym
    • Focus on learning & development with tuition reimbursement
    • Recreation spaces with breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats

     

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  • Machine Learning Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Looking for an experienced ML Engineer with strong mathematical foundations to join their growing ML team and help drive the direction of the ML platform.

    In this role, you’ll draw on your in-depth knowledge of the ML ecosystem and understanding of varying approaches – whether it’s neural networks, random forests, gradient-boosted trees, or sophisticated ensemble methods – to aid decision-making, choosing the right tool for the problem. Your work will also focus on enhancing research workflows to tighten feedback cycles. Successful ML engineers will be able to understand the mechanics behind various modeling techniques, while also being able to break down the mathematics behind them.

    The successful candidate will be passionate about the craft of software engineering, who enjoys designing APIs systems that colleagues love to use. If you also have a great appetite for learning new things, this role is for you!

    Requirements:

    • A strong mathematical background, in addition to experience with ML techniques and infrastructure
    • You have previously built and maintained training and inference infrastructure
    • A robust understanding of what it takes to move from concept to production
    • Strong experience in model training & mathematical concepts, e.g. linear algebra, greek alphabet, choice of loss functions, regularization techniques, model architecture, optimizer, learning rate schedules, etc.
    • Thorough understanding of Python tools and libraries, keen to offer advice on best practices
    • Experience using Jax, Tensorflow or similar ML frameworks a huge plus

    Benefits:

    • Market-leading salaries
    • Generous benefits package, including physical & mental health benefits, excellent holiday entitlement, significant parental leave, retirement benefits, private on-site gym
    • Focus on learning & development with tuition reimbursement
    • Recreation spaces with breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats

     

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  • Senior & Staff Machine Learning Scientist

    AI-Driven Platform

    Dublin (Ireland)

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    My client, an AI software firm building a complete, AI-driven customer service platform, is looking to hire exceptional engineers to join their Machine Learning team in Dublin, Ireland.

    This team is responsible for defining new ML features, researching appropriate algorithms and technologies, and rapidly getting first prototypes into customers’ hands.

    An extremely product-focused team, they work in partnership with Product & Design functions of teams they support. The team’s dedicated ML product engineers enable them to move to production fast, often shipping to beta in weeks after a successful offline test.

    They are very passionate about applying machine learning technology, and have productized everything from classic supervised models, to cutting-edge unsupervised clustering algorithms, to novel applications of transformer neural networks. They test and measure the real customer impact of each model deployed.

    What will you be doing?

    • Identify areas where ML can create value for customers
    • Identify the right ML framing of product problems
      • Working with teammates and Product & Design stakeholders
    • Conduct exploratory data analysis and research
      • Deeply understand the problem area
    • Research and identify the right algorithms and tools
      • Being pragmatic, but innovating right to the cutting edge when needed
    • Perform offline evaluation to gather evidence an algorithm will work
    • Work with engineers to bring prototypes to production
    • Plan, measure & socialize learnings to inform iteration
    • Partner deeply with the rest of team, and others, to build excellent ML products

    What skills might you need?

    These are meant to be indicative, not hard requirements.

    • Broad applied machine learning knowledge
    • Senior – 5+ years’ applied ML experience
    • Staff – 7+ years’ applied ML experience
    • Practical stats knowledge (experiment design, dealing with confounding, etc.)
    • Intermediate programming skills
    • Strong communication skills, both within engineering teams and across disciplines
    • Comfort with ambiguity
    • Typically have advanced education in ML or related field (e.g. MSc)
    • Scientific thinking skills

    Bonus skills & attributes

    • Track record shipping ML products
    • PhD or other experience in a research environment

     

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  • Java HFT Developer

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £130k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm looking to hire a Java Developer to help develop and operate the off-exchange trading system and products. This is a superb opportunity for a well-organised and pragmatic engineer with a passion for concise, efficient code to join one of the only Java teams you will find in HFT.

    A high impact role, you will be maintaining and extending the JVM-based networking platform in order for it to integrate with new trading venues and adapt to new asset classes. You’ll also be implementing new cross-asset pricing features.

    The successful candidate will be an expert in Java development – your in-depth understanding of the inner workings of modern JVMs will be invaluable, particularly around performance optimisation.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ professional experience of writing Java and/or Kotlin
    • Strong testing skills and understanding of its importance
    • Proactive and adept at managing multiple projects
    • Highly numerate, with fantastic problem-solving skills
    • Finance experience NOT necessary
    • Ideal candidate would have some UI experience, preferably React

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation package
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Challenging work within a truly flat structure; ideas from everyone are encouraged and evaluated
    • Very direct impact on the PnL, with very little bureaucracy
    • Generous benefits package, including life & health insurance, pension, onsite gym, yoga, climbing wall, pool & table tennis and regular staff social events

     

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  • FPGA Developer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Unique in their field, this HFT fund has the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. They hire exceptional talent in Maths, Physics and Computer Science, from across the trading, tech and start-up industries, to apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets.

    One of their fast-growing quant trading teams is looking to hire a dynamic FPGA Developer with HDL development experience.

    You will collaborate extensively with traders and technologists to evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the team infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of interesting and challenging problems involving high performance computing, software design and big data, where most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

    The trading team sees technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and be able to step into a Team Lead role post-12 months as an individual contributor

    This firm also has roles within its core tech group if you’re not keen working on trading desks.

    Requirements

    • At least 5+ years’ hands-on development experience in HDL (SystemVerilog/VHDL) with C++ knowledge
    • Solid experience in solving numerical problems with existing commercial architectures (CPU/GPU/FPGA/etc.)
    • Sound knowledge of bridging solution from both hardware & software
    • Experience in Linux system programming & computer architecture
    • Desirable: exposure to Python or a willingness to gain proficiency quickly

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Unique culture where you can fulfil your potential through collaboration and mutual respect

     

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  • C++ / Rust Engineer – New York OR London

    Digital Assets Trading Firm

    New York City / London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Location: New York or London

    Salary: 100k-250k

     

    Fantastic opportunity for a C++/Rust Developer to join this crypto trading and investments firm. They leverage cutting-edge technology to trade with extreme precision and speed, essential to evolve in today’s fast-changing markets.

    They’re looking for a talented individual who can demonstrate critical thinking combined with strong problem-solving abilities, e.g. outstanding academics from a top-tier university; success in competitive programming or science Olympiads (IMO, IOI, IPhO, ICPC, etc.).

    The ideal candidate will be highly motivated & ambitious and a keen proponent of software engineering best practices. If you love writing elegant, robust and scalable code, from one end of the SDLC to the other, this role would be perfect for you..

    Requirements:

    • 0-3 years’ professional programming experience
    • Strong programming skills in C++ or Rust
    • Demonstrable track record writing clean, readable, and extensible code, including robust handling of edge cases and thorough testing
    • Solid understanding of core computer science concepts: OOP, algorithms, programming languages, etc.
    • Sound knowledge multithreading, networking, and Linux internals
    • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field from a top-level institution

    Desirable:

    • Immediate availability to start work
    • Quant Dev experience with trading strategies
    • Expertise in developing low-latency applications in the microseconds-to-milliseconds range
    • Hands-on experience in DeFi, e.g. blockchain fundamentals, JSON-RPC, MEV, Solidity, or Solana
    • Comfortable with AWS

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary (100k-250k)
    • Work with some of the smartest people in the digital asset industry
    • Greenfield work / big impact

     

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  • Senior Data Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £160k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading global quant firm is looking for a pragmatic data engineer with experience of ETL/ELT pipelines to join the Vendor Data Group. 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.

    You will be joining a very dynamic environment offering exposure to all aspects of the firm, as you collaborate with one of the trading teams to build and maintain mission-critical data integration pipelines and associated tools for alternative commodity and macro data. You’ll develop scalable data architectures and enhance data processing while optimizing workflows.

    Here, technology is viewed as crucial to their continued success. The successful Senior Data Engineer will be passionate about data accuracy, and able to solve difficult technical problems in a real-time environment.

    Requirements

    • At least 3+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer
    • Proficient in Python development, Devops, and Linux environments
    • Expert-level experience in data pipeline development, specifically ETL/ELT pipelines
    • Familiarity with data analytics tools and libraries, e.g. Pandas and NumPy

    Preferred

    • Commodities and Macro alternative/fundamental data experience
    • Skilled with relational and non-relational database management

    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

     

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  • DevOps Engineer – Paris

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    Paris

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    You will join the data infrastructure team dedicated to the ingestion, processing and serving of large amounts of data at scale. Data is at the heart of everything at this firm, with exponentially growing needs.

    As a DevOps tech-lead manager, you will lead the team responsible for deploying and running a very demanding data system in terms of size and performance requirements.

    Requirements:

    • 5+ years’ DevOps experience in a similar role (i.e. running distributed services, applying DevOps best practices)
    • Demonstrable experience leading a small-size team (3+ DevOps).
    • Proficiency in at least one prominent server-side programming language, e.g. Python, Go, Rust, C++, Java, etc.
    • Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively across teams & departments

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • Data Solutions Specialist – Paris

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    Paris

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    They are now looking for a talented individual, with Python expertise, to support quantitative researchers and traders in navigating and using extensive datasets. This team is integral to the firm’s success, and you will contribute by collaborating with data engineers to resolve data issues, onboarding new hires to use data tools & processes efficiently, and managing JIRA workflows to ensure timely resolution of data issues.

    Requirements:

    • Strong command of Python and data libraries.
    • Experience in data support, IT helpdesk, or technical support, ideally within finance.
    • Proficiency with data systems, pipelines, and APIs.
    • Financial datasets experience, particularly Bloomberg or Reuters, is highly preferred
    • Experience with JIRA or similar project management tools
    • A bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • C++/Python Quant Developer

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    They’re keen to hire a skilled C++/Python Quant Developer to focus on PnL reporting and trading analytics. The role involves developing and maintaining PnL reporting pipelines, ensuring accuracy, scalability and performance. You’ll also develop and optimize the trading system, working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

    You’ll need to have expertise in both C++ (for performance-critical components) and Python (for building flexible tools & pipelines which process, analyse, and report PnL data effectively).

    Requirements:

    • Strong C++ and Python skills, particularly in performance-critical and data-driven applications
    • Deep understanding of PnL reporting and trading analytics concepts
    • Proven ability working with large, complex codebases in trading systems or similar environments
    • Strong analytical and debugging skills
    • Database experience (SQL or NoSQL)
    • Good understanding of software engineering practices, including Git, and Agile methodologies.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • Python Quant Developer | Crypto

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    As a crucial member of the crypto team specialising in Python, your primary focus will be building and enhancing the quant technology stack for systematic trading. Working closely with traders and quants, this role offers exposure to many aspects of algorithmic trading, infrastructure, and data management systems as you roll out, support and automate 24/7 trading strategies. You’ll work on greenfield projects as well as the existing sophisticated tech stack. They would welcome someone with new ideas who enjoys experimenting new technologies.

    2025 is a big year of growth for this firm, making now the perfect time to apply!

    Requirements:

    • 3 – 10 years’ experience in Python (C++ a plus)
    • Passionate about crypto and DeFi
    • Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
    • Good knowledge of real-time systems, robust, scalable & quantitative applications
    • Ability to architect high-throughput end-to-end systems

    Desirable:

    • Systematic trading background
    • DevOps, CI/CD, AWS experience

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • Front Office Core Developer | Crypto

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

    As a crucial member of the crypto team specialising in Python, your primary focus will be building and enhancing the core technology stack for systematic trading. Working closely with traders and quants, this role offers exposure to many aspects of algorithmic trading, PMS, risk engine and connectivity as you roll out, support and automate 24/7 trading strategies. You’ll design clean architecture and leverage state-of-the-art tools and components. They would welcome someone with new ideas who enjoys experimenting new technologies.

    2025 is a big year of growth for this firm, making now the perfect time to apply!

    Requirements:

    • 3 – 10 years’ experience in Python (C++ a plus)
    • Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
    • Good knowledge of real-time systems, robust, scalable & quantitative applications
    • Ability to architect high-throughput end-to-end systems

    Desirable:

    • Systematic trading background
    • DevOps, CI/CD, AWS experience

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • Mid-Frequency Portfolio Manager – London / Dubai / Remote

    Confidential Leading Trading Firm

    London / Dubai,Remote

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    London / Dubai / Remote

     

    Are you looking to elevate your trading career with a dynamic and innovative trading firm that sits at the forefront of financial technology? My client is seeking a Portfolio Manager specializing in Mid-Frequency Trading to join their elite team of market professionals.

    About Them:

    They are a global trading firm that uses cutting-edge quantitative research, advanced proprietary technology, and sophisticated strategies to actively trade in financial markets. Their mission is to exploit market inefficiencies through data-driven decision-making, advanced algorithmic trading, and rigorous risk management. My client cultivates a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, continually striving to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing market.

    What You’ll Do:

    As a Mid-Frequency Portfolio Manager, you will have a critical role in managing and optimizing proprietary trading strategies across global markets. You’ll be responsible for developing, refining, and executing mid-frequency market-neutral strategies. Working closely with quantitative research and development teams, you’ll contribute to model enhancements and drive trading performance. Key responsibilities include:

    • Develop and manage market-neutral trading strategies with mid-frequency time horizons.
    • Continuously monitor portfolio performance and adapt strategies based on market dynamics.
    • Collaborate with quantitative researchers and software engineers to enhance trading models and technology.
    • Manage portfolio risks and ensure alignment with established risk parameters and drawdown limits.
    • Explore and assess new markets and asset classes to expand trading strategies.
    • Optimize execution processes to improve efficiency and profitability.

    Requirements:

    • Sharpe Ratio of 2 or higher: A proven ability to generate significant alpha with strong risk-adjusted returns.
    • Strong academic credentials: A degree in quantitative finance, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
    • Track record of success: Demonstrated experience in creating and managing profitable mid-frequency trading strategies.
    • Proficiency in programming: Strong coding skills (Python, C++, or similar languages) for quantitative research and algorithm development.
    • Experience in systematic trading: Expertise in market-neutral, algorithmic trading strategies across asset classes such as equities or futures.
    • Risk management expertise: Solid understanding of risk metrics, portfolio management, and capital allocation strategies.

     

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  • Data Engineer

    Global Alternative Investment Fund Manager

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    This is a leading multi-asset fund focused on global macro asset classes to generate uncorrelated returns. Technology here is highly valued and they’re looking to grow the team with a highly skilled Data Engineer in London.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of the data platform, ensuring the availability, reliability, and integrity of data. This highly impactful role offers the opportunity to build relationships directly with the front office and technology teams.

    You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of data types with significant opportunities to master different practices, tools and skills. You’ll draw on your knowledge and insight to solve interesting real-world data challenges across multiple asset classes.

    If you’re enthusiastic about all aspects of data, and can communicate complex data concepts in a relatable way, we would encourage you to apply!

    Requirements:

    • Experience in a data specialist role, a passion for working with data and helping stakeholders
    • Highly proficient in SQL, Python and Apache Spark with demonstrable work experience using these tools in a production context
    • Comfortable with ownership of projects from start through to completion
    • Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science – or a related field – from a Russell Group university (or equivalent)

    Desirable:

    • Databricks and Microsoft Azure experience is a plus
    • Financial Services experience a bonus, but is not essential

    Benefits:

    • Thrive in a collaborative working environment, where everyone can significantly impact the team and wider organization
    • Dynamic and integrated team of brilliant technologists
    • Strong emphasis on professional and personal development
    • Generous benefits package – on-site facilities, healthcare, dental, pension, etc.

     

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  • C++ Quantitative Developer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Compensation: Top of the market in HFT

     

    Summary

    Now crypto is booming again, this HFT fund is looking to double in size its crypto trading team. Looking for a hybrid quant/dev, skilled in Python or C++, who can excel in the fast-paced, rapidly changing world of cryptocurrency.

    Unique in their field, they have the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. They hire exceptional talent in Maths, Physics and Computer Science, from across the trading, tech and start-up industries, to apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets.

    In this role, you will be directly responsible for advancing the team’s trading footprint. Your work will include building and optimizing trading strategies; researching new protocols and datasources; designing and improving our research and trading systems; and collaborating with team members and others to advance the team’s dual mission of being the top crypto trader in the world and a major contributor in the crypto ecosystem.

    The successful Quant Dev will appreciate cleanly architected systems and is willing to do the dirty work to ensure team standards are raised. They will also make decisions to optimize the team’s productivity, going the long way round if it helps make the code more scalable and robust.

    Very open to seeing devs who mid-long term are keen on relocating to Singapore.

    ***Remote interviews are still possible, but all starts are now onsite and only if it specifies clearly is this role available fully remotely.***

    Requirements

    • At least 1+ year of programming experience in Python or C++
    • Exceptional programmer, with high personal coding standards
    • Strong understanding of Unix and git
    • Ability to drive long-term projects independently and creatively
    • Bonus points for experience with distributed systems and/or an interest in open-source software
    • Exposure to (or an interest in) cryptocurrencies is a big plus

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Unique culture where you can fulfil your potential through collaboration and mutual respect

     

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  • Python/GO Engineer

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Not your standard algo trading company, this leading firm prides itself on its flat hierarchy, teamwork, and rewarding people on merit and excellence. Specialists within electronic market-making in FX, equity, fixed income and commodity markets, they have one of the best names in the industry.

    Based in London, they are looking to expand their exchange trading development group, which takes trading ideas from the Quant Research team and makes them reality utilising the best technology. The client is really looking for someone with a passion for distributed computing.

    As a Python/GO Engineer, you’ll be part of a small team – which works to their advantage – responsible for managing a global network plus multiple hundreds of servers across almost 50 sites. Sitting in between datacentre support and the main development function, you’ll leverage your programming skills to find the correct solution from the start, rather than using repetitive manual work or ad-hoc scripting.

    The successful Python/GO Engineer will most likely come from a programming or SRE background, who can code well, likes automation and is focused on network technology.

    Requirements

    • Excellent programming skills in your preferred language(s); they use Go, Python and Rust where appropriate but prior knowledge is not expected.
    • Sound understanding of datacentres and the hardware inside them – servers, switches, etc.
    • Demonstrable knowledge of network routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, PIM, IGMP), etc.

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Significant compensation package – you are making a direct impact on the PnL
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with highly engaged colleagues
    • Free onsite gym, sauna and fitness classes
    • Breakfast and lunch provided four days a week
    • Cutting-edge, beautiful London offices

     

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  • C++ Platform Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k + bonus

     

    Summary

    Leading HFT fund looking for modern C++ engineers – ideally with a passion for cricket or football – to join their growing quantitative sports trading team based in London.

    This role offers the opportunity to collaborate extensively with technologists and quant analysts as you evolve, improve and maintain all aspects of the sports betting platform, covering everything from execution and signal generation to model building and back testing.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    The successful C++ Platform Engineer will love solving difficult technical problems and be comfortable with owning multiple projects simultaneously.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ professional experience
    • Substantial skills in C++ (Data structures, STL, Boost, C++11/14/17/20/23)
    • Solid experience working on a Linux platform
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
    • Comfortable being involved in DevOps
    • Knowledge of common database technologies

    Desirable

    • A passion for Cricket OR Football
    • Knowledge of distributed systems, multithreading and/or operating systems
    • Interest in (or experience of) sports betting

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

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  • Python Developer Tools Engineer

    World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £175k base

     

    Summary:

    Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Work is organized into small, project-oriented teams, each with the independence and responsibility to make decisions that impact the business.

    Python is their go-to language for data analysis, visualization and machine learning; you’ll join the team responsible for the tools that support the Python work, such as CI for test running and static analysis and automation around the deployment of Python environments & apps.

    Seeking skilled engineers with experience building Python tooling at large scale who are looking for a wide-ranging role that involves both technical and product design challenges.

    The successful candidate will be a smart, curious software engineer who enjoys finding solutions for complex problems. If you also have a great appetite for learning new things, this role is for you!

    Requirements:

    • Substantial Python tooling development experience, plus a desire to learn other languages
    • Experience building a system responsible for multiple languages is important
    • Thorough understanding of Python tools and libraries, keen to offer advice on best practices
    • Outstanding communication skills, able to understand user requirements and design appropriate solutions

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

    Benefits and Incentives:

    • Substantial and varied range of project work
    • Market-leading compensation
    • Great company culture, including relaxed dress code, huge emphasis on work-life balance, learning outside of the workplace
    • Collaborative and innovative environment where each person has the opportunity to make a significant impact

     

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  • Data Engineering Tech Lead

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead a brand-new data engineering team at this tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm. A very hands-on tech lead, you’ll be building a new system for processing and managing daily data that is used company-wide (including corporate actions, fundamentals, and index membership data).

    Your focus will be collating the data most critical to the business, now and in the future, to ensure there is a singular, clean, easy-to-access & well-integrated data repository. As the owner of the firm’s daily data, you will be expected to anticipate the business’s needs so that the normalised data schema is minimal yet sufficient.

    This firm uses Go for much of their software – prior Go experience is not necessary (but you must be be willing to learn and integrate with the existing software stack as necessary).

    Requirements

    • Several years of experience working with financial data; knowledge of the subtleties of corporate actions will be crucial
    • Strong  and confident programmer in Java, C++, Go, or other statically typed language.
    • Solid understanding of data analysis and statistics required to ensure sufficiently clean data, and some knowledge of statistics/basic ML would be highly beneficial

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Generous compensation package – you are making a direct impact on the PnL
    • Flat hierarchy, focus on teamwork, where people are rewarded on merit and excellence
    • Outstanding benefits, including onsite gym/sauna/fitness classes, extensive medical cover, and excellent professional development opportunities
    • Autonomy to work in the manner and using the software & hardware that you see fit

     

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  • FPGA Engineer

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide is looking to expand one of its core engineering teams with a talented FPGA Engineer.

    Core engineering underpins the firm’s trading strategies providing access to a wide range of global financial markets, including access to new markets, cutting-edge new technical capabilities, and expert market intelligence. In this role, your main focus will be the design, development, testing and deploying some of the fastest, most sophisticated trading systems in the world. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position also has the capacity to become a Team Lead role in the mid-term future.

    The ideal candidate will come from a start-up background, with a strong mix of traditional RTL design and software development skills. You enjoy using software engineering methodologies to improve the hardware development workflow, and integrating their designs into a larger software stack.

    Requirements

    • Software development experience with a language such as C++ or Java
    • Solid understanding of the Linux operating system
    • Good knowledge of network protocols, e.g. TCP/IP and Ethernet

    Desirable

    • Start-up background would be ideal
    • Experience with FPGA vendor tools, e.g. Vivado, Quartus
    • RTL design experience

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits package, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided
    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.
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  • Python Engineer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    My client is a leading global quant firm looking for a no-nonsense technologist to join one of their growing quant trading teams based in London. This team is one of the most experienced and profitable at the company.

    Collaborating extensively with traders and other technologists, your main focus will be designing, building, maintaining and testing cutting-edge systems. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of technologies and challenging problems involving big data and HPC. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low latency solutions.

    Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    If you’re passionate about coding and automation and able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, this role would be perfect for you.

    Requirements

    • Strong knowledge of Python and Linux
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Self-directed and able to take ownership of projects and responsibilities
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

    Desirable

    • Experience working with HPC systems and technologies such as grid clusters, large data processing, etc.
    • Exposure to C++ or willingness to learn

    NB: Please don’t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • C++ Developer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: Up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary 

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for talented software developers skilled in C++ (ideally C++ 17/20) or Python. You will join the centralized trading team which provides strategy oversight, market knowledge, plus technical and analytical capabilities to the quant trading teams.

    You will have the ability to contribute to the HFT’s pnl by tuning other trading teams’ strategies.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech and start-up industries. In this role, you will be responding to emerging economic conditions and breaking news, enabling the quant trading teams to do their absolute best work as you provide them with fine-tuned algorithmic strategies.

    This team performs an important research function within the firm, so you will also gain exposure to the development of new tools and performing strategy analysis in order to better understand the markets. This group sits outside of trading teams, but is pivotal to the success of the company. Long term there is the possibility to move into a trading group.

    The successful C++ Developer will be inquisitive and self-driven, a skilled communicator, and a technologist who has a passion for trading.

    Requirements

    • Highly analytical mind – in thinking critically, identifying patterns & decision-making
    • Minimum 2+ years’ programming experience – C++ and/or Python
    • Ideally experience with C++ 17/20
    • Self-starter, who is always looking for ways to improve the business
    • Excellent understanding of Linux administration

    Desirable

    • High performance computing / stats or ML / computer architecture experience
    • Keen interest in and desire to learn about HFT and financial markets

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

    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.

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  • Python Engineer, Crypto – Singapore

    Global Quant Firm

    Singapore

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

     

    Summary

    Unique in their field, this HFT fund has the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. They hire exceptional talent in Maths, Physics and Computer Science, from across the trading, tech and start-up industries, to apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets.

    Their crypto trading team is looking to hire a hybrid quant/dev, well-versed in Python, who can excel in the fast-paced, rapidly changing world of cryptocurrency.

    In this role, you will be directly responsible for advancing the team’s trading footprint. Your work will include building and optimizing trading strategies; researching new protocols and datasources; designing and improving our research and trading systems; and collaborating with team members and others to advance the team’s dual mission of being the top crypto trader in the world and a major contributor in the crypto ecosystem.

    The successful Python Engineer will appreciate cleanly architected systems and be willing to do the dirty work to ensure team standards are raised. You will also make decisions to optimize the team’s productivity, going the long way round if it helps make the code more scalable and robust.

    Requirements

    • 2+ years’ programming experience in Python
    • Exceptional programmer, with high personal coding standards
    • Strong understanding of Unix and git
    • Ability to drive long-term projects independently and creatively
    • Bonus points for experience with distributed systems and/or an interest in open-source software
    • Exposure to or an interest in cryptocurrencies is a big plus

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Unique culture where you can fulfil your potential through collaboration and mutual respect

     

    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.

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  • C++ Algo Software Engineer – Chicago/New York

    Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

    Chicago / New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Not your standard financial services provider, this firm prides itself on its flat hierarchy, avoiding bureaucracy whilst rewarding people on merit and excellence. Specialists within electronic market-making in FX, equity, fixed income and commodity markets, they have one of the best names in the industry.

    Based in London, Chicago, Sydney & Amsterdam, they are looking to expand their low-latency team with a developer well-versed in modern C++ (C++11 onwards). They design, build and maintain the entire software stack and everything they build is used in-house, trading over $175 billion of assets every day.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 5 years of professional experience
    • Strong knowledge of C++11 onwards (they have a completely post-2011 codebase)
    • Sound understanding of what happens inside a computer when your code is running, e.g. caching, paging & system calls, how these work and why. (Knowledge of execution pipeline in a modern CPU is a bonus.)
    • Good proficiency in mathematics, especially being comfortable with calculus and matrices (as much of the work involves designing and implementing numerical algorithms)
    • Familiarity with common algorithms and data structures and their performance trade-offs
    • Practical experience designing and implementing complex software systems is a plus
    • Experience with Linux and/or Python is a plus, but by no means a necessity
    • Financial experience is NOT required

    Please note: this role is open to US citizens and visa transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Significant compensation package – you are making a direct impact on the PnL – they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with highly engaged colleagues
    • Culture of trust, innovation and scientific rigour

     

    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.

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  • C++ Software Engineer, Crypto – Chicago

    Global Quant Firm

    Chicago

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Unique in their field, this HFT fund has the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. They hire exceptional and diverse talent from a variety of places – trading, tech & start-up industries, research labs, PhD programs – to apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets.

    Their growing crypto trading team is looking to hire a dynamic Software Engineer who is passionate about development and loves tackling difficult technical problems head-on.

    You will collaborate extensively with traders and technologists to evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the trading infrastructure, including feeds, gateways and strategies. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of interesting and challenging problems involving high performance computing, software design and big data, as well as gaining an understanding of trading on centralized and decentralized exchanges. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

    The trading team sees technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies in the fast-evolving crypto space. The successful C++ Software Engineer will be self-directed, with the ability to take ownership of projects and responsibilities.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 3 years’ professional experience of C++ development in a Linux environment
    • Good understanding of templates and both low- and high-level optimization
    • Sound knowledge of computer systems (operating systems, networks), plus the ability to build and debug high performance distributed systems
    • Experience in creating and debugging multithreaded applications
    • Bonus points for experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and/or internet protocols WS, HTTP
    • Exposure to Python or a willingness to gain proficiency quickly

    NB: this role is open to US Citizens and Visa Transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Unique culture where you can fulfil your potential through collaboration and mutual respect

     

    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.

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  • Data Engineer – New York

    Innovative Algo Trading

    New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    This is one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms, looking for data engineers who are well-versed in Python programming. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds – maths, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering – they have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development with data at its core.

    This pioneering role offers the opportunity to help design a brand-new system for the company to manage, store, access and explore data, alongside tools and processes as they build a world-class data warehouse.

    If you eat, sleep and breathe data, and can analyze and solve complex problems quickly, this role is perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • 2-6 years’ data infrastructure experience with strong Python programming
    • Expert-level understanding of data storage
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math or a related field
    • Solid skills in a strongly-typed language, such as Java, C, or C++
    • Track record of working successfully in a collaborative environment
    • Top-notch communication skills

    NB: this role is open to US citizens and Visa Transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly, informal yet highly rewarding work culture
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems with significant impact

     

    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.

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  • Production Engineer (Python) – Chicago/New York

    Global Quant Firm

    Chicago / New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for a pragmatic Production Engineer to take ownership of trading and operational issues, ensuring processes are scalable, fault-tolerant and fully automated.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech and start-up industries. This role will involve working with colleagues across the business, writing and maintaining a complex Python infrastructure, plus maintaining a robust pre-release automated testing process. You will also identify and fix issues which prevent trading or deployment of new code.

    Here, technology is recognised as being key to their continued success, where traders and software engineers work on their own proprietary trading algorithms. If you would value having the autonomy to pursue your own projects to help the team’s trading, and manage your own workload, this role would be perfect for you.

    Requirements

    • 2+ years’ hands-on Python programming experience, plus proficiency in one or more scripting language and some C++
    • Able to carry out complex debugging, design work and problem-solving
    • Deep-level understanding of Unix-based operating systems
    • Strong track record of owning and driving forward mission-critical systems
    • Skilled at managing priorities with the ability to switch between multiple projects at once
    • Bonus points for trading industry experience

    Please note: this role is open to US citizens and visa transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Salary: Flexible for the right candidate

     

    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.

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  • Algo Web Engineer (Full Stack)

    Innovative Algo Trading | New York

    New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity for talented programmers at one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms in their New York office. This fully automated trading firm has a unique culture that is relaxed, yet exciting and technically stimulating, where you’ll be working with some of the smartest engineers in the industry.

    Joining a small, dynamic team you’ll work across all areas of the stack, including building web apps in Typescript with React and Redux, and writing backend services in Python or C++.

    You’ll work very closely with the algo developers, listening to what they need and putting in place strategies that meet those needs, choosing the best tools for the job. You will also evaluate new features and products, applying new technologies where appropriate. This is critical work; the impact you will have on research infrastructure and the business as a whole is huge!

    Requirements

    • Minimum 1 year of professional full-stack engineering experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
    • Passionate about UX and building polished web applications
    • Strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills
    • Familiar with UNIX operating systems
    • Bonus points for Typescript/React/Redux and/or Python or C++

    Please note: this role is open to US citizens and visa transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
    • Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre

    Salary: No salary cap, circa 100% bonus – competitive

     

    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.

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  • FPGA Quant Engineer – Chicago/London/Amsterdam

    Leading Quant Firm

    Chicago / London / Amsterdam

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    ***This role is available in Chicago / London / Amsterdam***

    The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading quant firm is looking for exceptional C++/FPGA engineers to join an elite global team to design and build the next generation of hardware solutions.

    Collaborating with technologists and traders, you will provide hardware systems in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute and real-time acceleration. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on co-designing hybrid hardware/software solutions.

    They see technology as a key component of their continued success. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn new, cutting-edge technologies, and have a proven record of solving unstructured problems.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4 years of professional experience
    • Solid knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems
    • A mix of traditional RTL development + software skills
    • Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, where accuracy is crucial
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

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  • Python/Linux Engineer – HFT – Chicago/New York

    Leading Quant Fund

    Chicago / New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading HFT firm is looking for a dynamic software engineer to join one of their most successful quant trading teams. Collaborating extensively with traders and other technologists, you’ll design, write and maintain a complex Python infrastructure. This role is as front office as developers come within the firm without being a Quant.

    The ideal candidate will be passionate about development, and keen to learn about automated electronic trading. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, with a focus on processes that are robust, scalable and fault-tolerant. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

    The trading team see technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies.

    Financial experience is not essential; just a willingness to learn and learn quickly.

    Requirements

    • Solid knowledge of Python and Linux. Some C++ preferable
    • Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to make the right engineering decisions to achieve maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
    • Self-directed and able to take ownership of several projects at once
    • Knowledge of SQL, Redis, InfluxDB is a bonus
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

    Please note: this role is open to US citizens and Visa Transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • Collaborative and rewarding work environment and culture
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

     

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  • C++ Core Infrastructure Engineer – Chicago/New York/Austin

    Innovative Algo Trading

    Chicago / New York City / Austin

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary 

    Not your traditional HFT firm, this company takes a scientific approach to trading financial products and they’re looking for a modern C++ engineer to help drive their expansion into the US, EU and APAC markets. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds – maths, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering – they have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development.

    This is an extremely high-impact role – contributing to the bottom line from day one. You will work closely with the algo and operations teams, and you will be expected to own the process of entering new markets while managing the continuing ongoing process of optimizing trading in existing markets.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 3 years of professional experience
    • Modern C++ (17/20) experience is a must-have
    • Familiarity with UNIX operating systems and comfort at a command line
    • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to describe software designs at all technical knowledge levels
    • Self-starter, with a passion for coding, tinkering, reading, exploring, breaking things, etc. in your spare time
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related field)
    • Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus

    NB: this role is open to US citizens and visa transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + benefits; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
    • Gain broad exposure to both technical and business aspects of trading

     

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  • Full Stack Algo Developer – Chicago

    Innovative Algo Trading

    Chicago

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Fantastic opportunity for talented developers at one of the world’s top algorithmic trading firms in their Chicago office. This fully automated trading firm has a unique culture that is relaxed, yet exciting and technically stimulating, where you’ll be working with some of the smartest engineers in the industry.

    They are seeking a full stack developer to automate and develop a wide variety of systems, including global post trade and middle office, plus architect and design enhancements for these systems, mainly in Python. Working closely with multiple teams across the business, you’ll draw on your technical expertise to implement both quick fixes and longer-term direction setting.

    This role would suit someone who thrives when given end-to-end ownership of exciting projects, and who has a keen desire to figure out and solve open-ended problems, making things better for other people.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years’ software engineering experience; 2+ years of Python
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related field)
    • 2+ years modern web framework experience with Javascript/Typescript (React ideal)
    • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to describe software designs at all technical knowledge levels
    • Highly skilled at multitasking and time management

    Please note: this role is open to US citizens and visa transfers only.

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
    • Truly flat management structure, with no red tape
    • Friendly culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
    • Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre

    Salary: No salary cap, circa 100% bonus – competitive

     

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  • Quantitative Developer – Event | Dubai

    Global Quant Fund

    Dubai

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    My client is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. A technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped the collaborative mindset, enabling them to solve the most complex challenges. They have a culture of innovation which continuously drives their ambition to deliver high quality returns for investors.

    The Role:

    • You will be working within a trading desk (in opposition to core roles) building analysis tools and infrastructure used by the desk to aide investment decisions, which means that your contribution will have a direct and immediate impact on the desk’s success
    • Placing you as a key member of a Quant Dev team working closely with Quant Researchers and Quant Traders
    • A role with the potential to touch many aspects of Event Driven trading. They use index data, M&A data, risk models and other event-driven data from a variety of sources, data management (various data sources and thousands of dimensions to handle), and analytics infrastructure
    • Opportunities to solve hard technical challenges critical to the desk’s success

    Requirements:

    • Excellent knowledge and experience using latest Python libraries: numpy, pandas, polars, dask, etc.
    • Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases
    • Good understanding of what is happening behind the abstractions – be it CPU, memory, OS, network, etc.
    • Ability, and willingness to take full ownership of the work – taking projects all the way from an idea to a delivered solution
    • Good communication skills in a dynamic environment
    • 0-2+ years of experience in a quantitative trading environment desirable
    • Knowledge of financial markets trading is a plus

    They welcome applications from candidates who are wishing to relocate.

     

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  • Platform Engineer – New York

    Global Quant Firm

    New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    This is a fantastic chance to join one of the world’s leading quant investment firms as a Platform Engineer. The business relies upon a technology platform spanning research computing, low-latency trading, application development, and core engineering, and platform engineering teams are tasked with solving real-world technical problems to ensure the firm’s continued success.

    Joining one of these close-knit teams, your primary focus will be the design, implementation, and operational support of scalable, performant systems, taking ideas from inception to production. You’ll need to draw on your excellent technology skills and problem-solving abilities to work on projects small and large, working with a mix of open-source and proprietary tools. Teams can specialize in different domains, including HPC Infrastructure, Container Orchestration, CI/CD, Linux, Cloud, and Network Engineering.

    Collaborating closely with fellow engineers and/or researchers, and with lots of project ownership this is a great place to work. If you love working on challenging and complicated problems, making a direct impact on the bottom line  this role would be perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ hands-on experience in software engineering (any language) and/or systems programming, plus strong skills using Linux and other open-source software
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences field from a top-tier university (or equivalent professional experience)
    • Production experience working with a public cloud, AWS preferred
    • Experience with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code frameworks
    • Skilled at managing priorities with the ability to switch between multiple projects at once
    • At least one area of specialty platform knowledge: HPC, Trading, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Infrastructure, or Networking

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • Hybrid WFH policy
    • Smaller company, meaning an enormous opportunity to have an impact, grow, and learn
    • Holistic approach and strong scientific/academic culture; you’re not ‘siloed’ like at other firms
    • Founder is still very hands-on, likes to get to know all engineers personally

     

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  • Low Latency C++ Developer

    Global Investment Management

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: £200-450k TC

     

    Systematic hedge fund with a focus on developing high quality financial strategies across a variety of asset classes and markets, utilising a proprietary research platform focused on exploring market inefficiencies.

    Exciting opportunity for an experienced C++ Developer with great problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to join the newly formed Low Latency Trading group in their Mayfair office. Your primary focus is to design, develop and build efficient code for various components of the team’s production trading and research system. Reporting directly to the Head of Low Latency Trading, you’ll be part of a small team of researchers, developers, and traders on the cutting edge of quantitative finance.

    This role would be perfect for someone who relishes the unique technical challenges of a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve business-critical goals.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 4+ years of strong C++ programming skills writing high performance code in a low-latency trading environment
    • Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20), including template meta-programming knowledge
    • Deep-level knowledge of network programming and distributed computing
    • Solid experience of Unix/Linux fundamentals
    • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms

    Benefits and Incentives 

    • Market leading salary + bonus
    • Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
    • Great work/life balance
    • Freedom in work and dynamic culture; opportunity to bring new ideas and really have an impact

     

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  • C++ Trading Platform Developer

    Leading Global Crypto Market Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    This is a unique opportunity at a highly ambitious market maker that provides high-frequency algorithmic trading involving crypto currencies/blockchain, as well as decentralized finance. As a C++ Trading Platform Developer, you will be passionate about technology, interested in both the low-level details of how computer hardware operates and the high-level design of large systems, plus a good understanding of data infrastructure.

    With huge amounts of autonomy to shape and make the role your own, the main focus would be to work on expanding and scaling up the global trading platform, mainly using C++ and Python. Projects are varied, including real-time data capture, order entry on dozens of exchanges, robust connectivity and built-in monitoring.

    There are no legacy systems, no multiple levels of approvals, no bureaucracy; all developers report directly to the CTO who is very hands-on. If you love coding, and can hit the ground running, making a tangible impact on revenue right from the start, this is the role for you!

    Requirements

    • Strong C++ skills are a must-have requirement – this will be tested!
    • Experience tinkering ‘under the bonnet’ to understand the workings of C++ standard libraries
    • Solid development background – designing scalable and robust C++ and Python code
    • Understanding of networking, CPU and memory model, assembly language is a plus
    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field

    Benefits

    • Flat, non-hierarchical structure with independence & autonomy to deliver solutions
    • Join a high-growth startup with a great work culture
    • Loads of social events, onsite gym, unlimited food & drinks in the office

     

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  • C++/Python Quant Developer – Risk Platform – London/New York

    Market-Leading Global Hedge Fund

    New York City / London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: Up to 200k base + bonus

    Location: New York or London

     

    Summary

    One of the world’s largest hedge funds using innovative and cutting-edge technology, where data is fundamental to the investment process. Central Risk is a key initiative for the firm, and this Quant Developer role offers the opportunity to design and build a next-generation risk platform across businesses and asset classes, to enable greater flexibility and efficiency firm-wide.

    You’ll be a talented engineer with a quantitative skillset and knowledge of financial markets. You’ll be expected to draw on your creative problem-solving to develop scalable, robust systems which work seamlessly across all asset classes. This position works closely with researchers and traders on large-scale financial data problems in a fast-paced entrepreneurial team.

    Requirements​

    • Expertise in engineering platform solutions in C++ and Python on large-scale, complex systems
    • Strong CompSci fundamentals and deep software development experience in C++ and Python
    • Experience working on pricing & risk of vanilla and OTC preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with quant researchers or traders to understand and meet their needs

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

    Rewards and Incentives

    • Significant salary + bonus + benefits
    • Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
    • Positive, friendly culture

     

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  • Senior Software Engineer

    Global Electronic Market Maker

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    My client is a tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space.

    They’re looking for Software Engineers to join their core team where your focus will be ensuring the infrastructure provides a stable, performant and trusted foundation upon which their systems and applications can be built. You’ll own projects that push the success of the trading platform forward – relied on by the business every day – and deliver elegant architectural solutions that users will love.

    They’re looking for engineers at all levels of seniority. If you relish the challenges of an extremely fast-paced environment where your work will make a tangible impact from day one, this is the role for you!

    Skills and Experience Required

    • 4+ years’ engineering experience of writing clean, elegant code
    • Strong skills in C++ on Linux, plus Python or C# would be useful
    • Willingness to learn new languages quickly
    • Highly proficient in computer science fundamentals: algorithms, memory & concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems, relational databases, etc.
    • Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics (or similar) from a top-tier university
    • Finance experience would be beneficial but not essential

    Benefits

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Direct business impact with short feedback loop
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Relocation assistance provided

     

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  • Front Office Developer

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    A successful, mid-sized British fund looking for a C#/.NET developer with hands-on experience of professional software development to join their head office in London.

    In this role, you’ll draw on your strong technical skills to develop, maintain and support software for the front office. You’ll join a very small, agile team where you will contribute to  whole end-to-end projects, building the tools that help the PMs and traders decide what to trade next.

    This is a great opportunity to grow your career over the next few years. To be successful, you’ll enjoy facing off to the business and have a proactive approach.

    Skills and Experience Required 

    • Around 6-10+ years of professional experience
    • Strong C# and .NET capabilities
    • Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics (or similar) from a top-tier university
    • Self-starter, capable of remaining calm and excelling in the fast-paced world of volatile markets

    Desirable

    • Finance experience preferred but not strictly required
    • Any of the following would be beneficial: Python, C++, Matlab, R; SQL Server or PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ or Kafka, Memcache or Redis
    • Familiarity with compilers and formal languages
    • Knowledge of Interest Rates financial products, e.g. swaps, swaptions, bonds, bond futures, bond repos, etc., is highly desirable

    Benefits

    • Excellent salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • High degree of ownership and impactful work
    • Positive, collegial culture encourages knowledge sharing

     

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  • Software Engineer – New Zurich Office

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    Zurich

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary:

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth in their new Zurich office.

    Joining the data infrastructure team, your primary focus will be the ingestion, processing and serving of large amounts of data at scale. You will champion and help to evolve coding best practices – reviewing peer code, lead or participate in design reviews, ensuring code quality, testability, and efficiency. You’ll also work closely with customers & stakeholders to understand their business/technical requirements, and develop solutions.

    The successful candidate will be testing the limits of one of the most demanding data systems in the world, with exposure to a variety of exciting projects, e.g. real-time pub sub, sharded databases, etc.

    Requirements:

    • Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures, plus system design experience
    • Strong skills in at least one server-side programming language, e.g. Python, Go, Rust, C++, Java, etc.
    • Experience writing high performance server code, multithreading, caching strategies, asynchronous IO, etc.
    • Sound understanding of big data; able to compare the design, strengths & drawbacks of tools such as Elasticsearch, Kafka, BigTable, Cassandra, etc.
    • Team player essential with excellent communication skills

    Benefits:

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

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  • C++ Software Developer – Singapore

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    This is a top trading team at a leading prop trading firm, looking for a C++ Software Developer.

    Joining one of the in-house trading teams, you’ll design, develop and implement efficient code for various components of the team’s low latency, high throughput production trading and research system.

    Responsibilities:

    • Designing and implementing a low latency high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world
    • Assisting in the development of a tick by tick backtesting research platform
    • Assisting in development and optimizing large-scale parallel computation problems that requires large quantities of data shared across resources
    • Optimizing the computational efficiency of existing machine learning-based algorithms to drive higher performance and faster learning rates
    • Developing systems, interfaces and tools to historical market data and trading simulations that increase research productivity
    • Creating tools to analyze data and generate insights on which research decisions are based

    Qualifications:

    • At least 5 years of practical experience with C++ and 1-2 years of meaningful experience with Python
    • A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
    • Good experience with other programming languages such as Java
    • Strong working knowledge of Linux, and some SQL knowledge
    • Brilliant detail-oriented problem-solving abilities
    • Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
    • A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and own problems
    • The ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong communication skills in English for business purposes

    Benefits include:

    • Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
    • 6 weeks of paid vacation per year
    • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
    • Relaxed, informal working environment
    • International medical insurance
    • Free gym membership
    • For employees ineligible to participate in the CPF, the cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution
    • Free events and workshops
    • Donation matching program

     

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  • Quantitative Developer (Python) – Singapore

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    This is a top trading team at a leading prop trading firm, looking for a Python Quant Developer in Singapore.

    You’ll join the APAC development team and, as a Quant Developer, be in charge of improving the current research framework through the development of existing and new tools, and provide close day-to-day support to the quantitative research team on-site.

    Responsibilities

    • Monitoring and relaunching failed morning research jobs
    • Replying to the global support chat on APAC questions related
    • Developing Python tools used in trading strategies research
    • Improving the existing simulation/backtest framework
    • Answering on-site quant researchers’ questions

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master’s degree is preferred
    • Very good knowledge of Python language and statistical libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Polars
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Python development
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment
    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

    Nice to Have

    • Experience in C++ development
    • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash
    • Experience with workflow management and task scheduling
    • Good knowledge of both Equities and Equity Derivatives trading

    Benefits include:

    • Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
    • 6 weeks of paid vacation per year
    • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
    • Relaxed, informal working environment
    • International medical insurance
    • Free gym membership
    • For employees ineligible to participate in the CPF, the cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution
    • Free events and workshops
    • Donation matching program

     

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  • Data Engineer – Commodities | New York

    Leading Global Hedge Fund

    New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Data Engineer wanted for systematic arm of globally recognised hedge fund to join the growing Data Engineering team where you will support the Commodities business. This opportunity will give you the chance to design, implement and evolve the data platform, including pipeline, repository, data warehouse and data access APIs. You will be working closely with the quant PMs and researchers in a fast-paced environment as you automate and support the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes from various market data vendors.

    They are looking for a passionate engineer with strong financial data knowledge, including security master, financial time series (pricing data, etc.) across multiple asset classes, You’ll need to have solid coding skills (Python, Java/C++, SQL), and experience working with large datasets.

    If you eat, sleep and breathe data, and have fantastic interpersonal skills, this role is perfect for you!

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ Python experience
    • Broad knowledge & experience of database concepts with proficiency in SQL and stored procedures
    • Knowledge of NoSQL databases and big data technologies
    • Solid experience working with cloud or on-prem technologies and data infrastructure, e.g. workflow management engines, databases, storage & file systems, analytics platforms
    • Experience processing large and complex datasets
    • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related subject

    Desirable

    • Experience with any of the following: designing and implementing real-time pipelines; data quality and validation; Kafka; Java/C++/Rust/Go
    • Experience with traditional and/or alternative datasets in the Commodity space

    Benefits

    • Work directly with all parts of the fund
    • Market-leading salaries + bonus
    • Entrepreneurial feel of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support that comes with a large company
    • Inclusive, collaborative work culture

     

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  • Quantitative Developer – New York

    Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

    New York City

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Client

    Research at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. You’ll be exposed to all aspects of the systematic investing business; with lots of project ownership and a collaborative start-up environment, this is a fantastic place to work.

    Role

    They’re looking for a strong quantitative developer to join their growing PM team in New York. Working on critical greenfield projects, you’ll build high-performance components for both live trading and simulation, along with increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure ­– alpha estimation, risk modelling, backtesting, etc.

    Requirements

    • 2+ years’ development experience in a similar role
    • Strong programming skills in C++ or Python
    • Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science (or other quant discipline)
    • A motivated self-starter, with creative & analytical problem-solving skills

    Desirable

    • Experience working in a small trading team
    • Database experience (SQL, MongoDB, HDF5)
    • Experience with Bash, Git, Docker, CMake

    Benefits

    • Market-leading base + bonuses
    • Meritocratic work culture and environment
    • Excellent professional development
    • Outstanding opportunities for project ownership

     

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  • Software Engineer – Crypto

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: Up to £175k + bonus

     

    Summary

    One of the largest global HFT funds is looking for a highly proactive engineer with a background in IT operations to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.

    Primarily responsible for monitoring and supporting trading system applications and exchanges, this role offers you the opportunity to:

    • Build and maintain a DevOps toolkit for production trading system (config + process management, deployment, monitoring, data collection, & analysis)
    • Interact directly with traders & developers, collaborating on technology changes, managing incidents, and troubleshooting problems
    • Handle daily software deployments and configuration changes to a complex, global hardware and software footprint

    Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an IT ops role (DevOps, Linux Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, etc.)
    • C++ knowledge required
    • Fluency in Python and shell scripting
    • Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
    • Systematic, analytical approach to problem solving

    Desirable

    • Crypto markets experience
    • Familiarity with networking concepts, e.g. routing, multicast, LLDP, VLAN tagging, ethernet

    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

     

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  • Identity & Access Management Engineer – Amsterdam

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: circa €80-150k

     

    A tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space, my client is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to help them achieve ambitious trading goals.

    This is a vital role where you will work closely with stakeholders right across the firm to ensure internal user processes are optimized, secure, free from friction and designed to improve the user experience. Partnering with HR, Technology, Compliance and Risk, no two days are the same; your varied projects will include creating & implementing new solutions and procedures, solving ad-hoc technical problems, and managing data reliant systems crucial to business security.

    This role would suit someone who is driven by a desire to keep technology reliable, low-latency and optimised to meet the requirements of users. If you think you’d enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries, apply now!

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ experience developing and implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including knowledge of best practices, principles, and technologies
    • Experience with SailPoint IdentityNow platform, e.g. custom workflows, connectors, rules, policies, etc.
    • Demonstrated familiarity with at least one scripting language, e.g. PowerShell / Python
    • Experience setting up Single-Sign-On (SSO), using protocols such as SAML, OAuth, Kerberos. Experience with a cloud-based identity provider, like Okta, is preferred
    • Self-starter, with the ability to drive multiple projects from inception through delivery
    • Outstanding communication skills, able to present information to both technical and non-technical colleagues and third parties

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Relocation assistance + visa sponsorship provided where necessary

     

    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.

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  • Security Engineer – Amsterdam

    Leading High Frequency Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Salary: circa €80-150k

     

    Fantastic opportunity for a pragmatic, forward-thinking engineer to join a tech-focused market-maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space as a Security Engineer.

    As part of a global security team, you will get the chance to take ownership of cybersecurity controls helping the business to remain as free as possible from attacks and intrusions. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll draw on your knowledge of IT infrastructure, project management and problem-solving capabilities to work on a variety of tasks such as security operations and engineering, risk analysis and security governance.

    To be successful, you’ll need to have a strong engineering instinct and a deep understanding of both technical and business problems. In return, you’ll enjoy a relaxed culture working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry from over 40 countries.

    Requirements

    • Solid experience working in an Engineering or DevOps role
    • Automation scripting experience in Python and PowerShell, plus good working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems
    • Exposure to information security topics, such as endpoint and network security, vulnerability management, and log correlation
    • Familiarity with AWS cloud solutions
    • Self-starter, with the ability to drive multiple projects from inception through delivery
    • An interest in cybersecurity events and research

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Incredible salary + profit-sharing structure
    • Truly flat structure and highly collaborative culture, within a fun, stimulating office environment
    • Outstanding benefits package
    • Relocation assistance + visa sponsorship provided where necessary

     

    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.

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  • C++ Engineer – Tick Data

    Systematic Quant Fund

    London

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

    You will be a key member of the development team, working closely with quant analysts/developers and traders to build and enhance key data solutions for researchers. You’ll collaborate over the design and development of cutting-edge systems, covering all aspects of algorithmic trading research: from tick data management to back testing engine, through to cloud computing tools.

    This role would suit someone who thrives on being a team player and loves working collaboratively to solve the most complex technical challenges.

    Requirements

    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field
    • Expert on Linux development using C++/C, STL, Boost, and some Python
    • Solid experience designing and implementing tick data management and/or cloud computing tools
    • Proficiency with Linux/GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat is essential
    • 3+ years’ experience in a quant trading environment would be ideal

    Nice to have

    • Knowledge of L3 market data (tick data order by order)
    • Equities and/or derivatives experience

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

    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.

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  • Senior C++ Developer – Singapore

    Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

    Singapore

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    Summary

    Global prop trading firm that develops and trades low-latency, high-frequency trading algorithms in-house. They’re looking for a Senior C++ Developer who shares their passion for excellence and attention to detail to join the elite tight-knit team in Singapore.

    Enjoying high levels of autonomy, in this role you will collaborate closely with team members to brainstorm, experiment and execute innovative trading strategies, using clean and efficient code. You’ll also ensure accuracy, stability, and minimize financial risk through rigorous, comprehensive testing, as well as continuously improving the trading platform’s performance.

    The successful Senior C++ Developer will be an outstanding communicator, able to foster positivity at work and maintain strong relationships within the team.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of practical experience in C++, in particular expertise in low-latency, high-frequency algorithmic trading systems
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering (or related)
    • Solid track record of developing, deploying, and maintaining market order execution algorithms
    • In-depth knowledge of CPU and memory architecture; hardware coding experience is a plus
    • Exceptional problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
    • Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
    • Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
    • Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

     

    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.

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  • Python Quant Developer – Singapore and Hong Kong

    Systematic Quant Fund

    Hong Kong / Singapore

    Posted 4 Mths Ago

    My client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

    About the role:

    They are looking for a talented polyglot to be a key member of the development team, where your main focus will be building and enhancing critical components for the business. Working collaboratively with traders and quants, this role offers the potential to cover many aspects of electronic and algorithmic trading, backtesting and data management systems.

    You will also build new quant trading framework software, designing clean architecture and leveraging state-of-the-art tools and technologies.

    2025 is a big year of growth for this firm, making now the perfect time to apply!

    Requirements

    • 2-10 years’ experience in a similar/related field
    • Advanced skills in one or more programming languages
    • Excellent Python knowledge is important; C# or C++ is a plus
    • Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
    • Sound experience in CI/CD process, and DevOps
    • Strong team player and communication skills, especially understanding user requirements

    Benefits

    • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
    • Competitive salary + generous benefits
    • Professional and personal development
    • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

     

    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.

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  • Quant Developer (Python/C++) – Model Implementation – New York OR London

    Global Hedge Fund

    New York City / London

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    Location: New York or London

    Salary: 200-700k TC

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund investing across a variety of financial markets, my client is seeking a talented Quant Developer to work in the Model Implementation team, based in either New York or London.

    This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you’ll be expected to do the same. Working collaboratively with Researchers, Engineers and PMs on the team, your primary focus will be the distributed real-time trading system responsible for computing signals and targeting positions for various strategies. You’ll take ownership of design and production implementation of new strategies, lead efforts to identify and tackle platform bottlenecks, as well as expanding capabilities to new asset classes.

    Requirements

    • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
    • 5+ years’ experience as a Quant Developer (or related position)
    • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
    • Solid experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, etc.
    • Keen proponent of writing automated tests

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people

     

    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.

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  • Quant Researcher – Medium Frequency – New York OR London

    Global Hedge Fund

    New York City / London

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    Location: New York or London

    Salary: 200-700k TC

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund investing across a variety of financial markets, my client is seeking a quantitative alpha researcher to work in the machine learning systematic trading team, based in either New York or London.

    This team currently researches, builds and maintains systematic trading models in the liquid futures space, and your role will focus on researching and implementing fully automated systematic futures signals with intraday to daily horizons.

    To be successful, you’ll need to be a pragmatic developer, with a high attention to detail and analytical problem-solving capabilities.

    Requirements

    • At least 2-4 years of comparable research experience (scalable short- and medium-term alpha)
    • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Statistics and/or Computational Math from top-tier institution
    • Strong programming skills: fluency in Python and R is a must, as is the ability to write efficient code
    • Excellent understanding of probabilities, statistics and optimization
    • Experience manipulating large datasets

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people

     

    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.

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  • Low Latency Quant Researcher – New York OR London

    Global Hedge Fund

    New York City / London

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    Location: New York or London

    Salary: 200-700k TC

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund investing across a variety of financial markets, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be the next Quant Researcher in their low latency machine learning trading team, based in either New York or London.

    This team currently researches and builds low latency trading models in the liquid futures space, and your role will focus on researching and implementing fully automated systematic futures signals and strategies for the short to medium term.

    If you have a strong work ethic and do your best work when given autonomy and ownership of projects, this is the role for you.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of comparable research experience (low latency futures signals and strategies)
    • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Statistics, ML, Physics, Maths, Engineering or other quant field from top-tier institution strongly preferred
    • Strong programming skills in high-level (e.g. Python, R, Julia) and lower-level (e.g. C, C++) languages, with fluency in at least one
    • Excellent understanding of probabilities, statistics and optimization
    • Experience manipulating large datasets, including tick-level data

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people

     

    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.

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  • Low Latency Quant Developer – New York OR London

    Global Hedge Fund

    New York City / London

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    Location: New York or London

    Salary: 200-700k TC

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund investing across a variety of financial markets, my client is seeking talented C/C++ Quant Developers with exceptional communication skills to join their growing team in either London or New York.

    In this role, your main responsibility will be to build and enhance the software & hardware infrastructure for both low-latency trading and high-throughput research. You’ll be expected to demonstrate a strong background primarily focused on a traditional systems topic, e.g. Compilers, Networking, OS. An experienced and active C or C++ engineer, you’ll be comfortable producing idiomatic code in a large multi-author codebase using standard tools.

    More experienced candidates should also be able to showcase significant expertise in at least one niche area relevant to low-latency trading.

    Requirements

    • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or equivalent from a top-tier university
    • Strong programming skills in C or C++
    • Solid systems background, familiar with system administration in a GNU/Linux environment

    Preferred

    • Significant expertise with one or more of the following: clock synchronization; networking, TCP, and PCIe; Linux kernel internals; concurrent programming

    Rewards and Incentives 

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people

     

    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.

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  • Python Software Engineer

    Prop Market Maker

    London

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    An elite prop trading firm is looking for experienced Python software engineers to join their London team. This firm is scientific, tech-driven and they invest heavily in their engineering teams. Developers here are truly world-class.

    This highly impactful role offers the opportunity to work on and own a diverse range of projects and tasks that help to underpin the entire technology platform. This will involve automated release and configuration management tools for a build pipeline for the in-house C++, C# and Python development projects, as well as developing tools for process scheduling, calendar services and monitoring.

    To be successful, you will be someone who is keen to get involved in the whole lifecycle and who loves designing solid, lean, effective solutions that your colleagues enjoy using.

    Requirements

    • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field
    • Strong experienced Python developer, plus a solid understanding of Linux and strong design skills
    • Good knowledge of getting the best out of 3rd party tools, e.g. Ansible, Octopus, TeamCity, Volt, Jira
    • Experience of automating the path to production
    • Previous experience in a DevOps-centric tech environment, where DevOps cultural philosophies, practices & tools are front and centre
    • Keen desire to build attractive and well-functioning web-based front-ends

    Nice to have

    • Experience in a similar role in finance ideal, but not mandatory
    • Experience in Typescript/React

    NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Friendly, collaborative working environment
    • No dress code, catered offices and regular social events
    • Work with the latest technologies on complex problems

     

    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.

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  • Quant Developer (Python/C++) – Model Implementation – Singapore

    Global Hedge Fund

    Singapore

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    Total Comp: >£300k

     

    A leading systematic hedge fund, investing across a variety of financial markets in multiple locations, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be the next Quant Developer in their growing Model Implementation team.

    This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you’ll be expected to do the same. Working very closely with Researchers and PMs on the team, your primary responsibility will be the distributed real-time trading system for computing signals, and targeting positions for various strategies. You’ll also own the design and production implementation of new strategies, lead efforts to identify and tackle platform bottlenecks, as well as adding expanding the platform capabilities to new asset classes.

    The successful Quant Developer will have a strong work ethic, fantastic multi-tasking ability and a good sense of accountability.

    Requirements

    • Minimum 5+ years of Quant Developer experience (or similar position)
    • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
    • Experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas/Numpy/Scikit-learn
    • Keen proponent of writing automated tests
    • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
    • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
    • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people

     

    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.

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  • Portfolio Manager / Quant – Amsterdam

    Innovative Prop Trading Firm

    Amsterdam

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    Summary

    This is a fantastic opportunity to run your own ‘desk pod’ under the umbrella of this entrepreneurial firm. Founded 5 years ago, they successfully focus on the more interesting part of trading that add value, and are currently going through a really exciting period of growth.

    They’re looking for ambitious and driven PMs/Quants who are keen to continue their successful upwards trajectory. You’ll have the autonomy to build and run your own business plus access to cutting-edge infrastructure, but with lower costs and higher payouts than at other funds.

    To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have a passion for what you do and the collaborative mindset required for working within a small team.

     Requirements

    • A proven track record of continual improvement and success
    • 5+ Sharpe ratio required
    • Strong analytical problem-solving skills

    Benefits

    • Market-leading salaries + bonuses + benefits
    • Quarterly cycle payouts, reap the benefits of your hard work quickly
    • Direct coaching from the founders
    • Truly innovative, entrepreneurial approach – build your own team, develop your own business

     

    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.

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  • C# Software Engineer – Open to any OO

    Leading Discretionary Trading Fund

    London

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    This leading UK-based discretionary trading fund, boasting AUM of over $16 billion, are looking for a highly skilled C# developer to join their technology team. This team works directly with the researchers and quantitative professionals to solve the toughest of technical challenges working throughout all areas of business including: Risk Management, Quant Analytics, Front Office and Middle Office. The successful candidate will have an impact from day one as they are encouraged to take ownership of technical projects, such as delivering massively scalable, high-performance computer operations which the whole firm will use.

    Although this a C# role, candidates will be interviewed in their preferred language.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a related field
    • Excellent programming skills, with an in-depth understanding of C# desirable
    • Experience with SQL databases
    • Ability to own all aspects of development projects from start to finish
    • Strong problem-solving ability and a desire to solve business problems

    Tech Stack: C# 9.0, .Net, SQL, React

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  • C/C++ Developer

    Global Quant Firm

    London

    Posted 5 Mths Ago

    Salary: £200k base

     

    Summary

    Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant firm is looking for a skilled C/C++ Developer. You will join a growing quant trading team to evolve, improve and maintain all elements of the team’s infrastructure, including execution, signal generation, model building and back testing.

    Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech, academic and start-up industries. Collaborating extensively with traders and technologists, you can expect exposure to a wide range of exciting and challenging projects. These will include high performance computing, software design and big data, developing high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

    Technology is viewed by the traders as a crucial component of their continued success. The successful C/C++ Developer will have exceptional communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable taking ownership of projects and responsibilities.

    Requirements

    • Solid C/C++ development experience, including low- and high-level optimization
    • Strong instincts around performance vs simplicity tradeoffs, engineering for maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
    • Good Linux platform skills and experience
    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

    NB: Please do not apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

    Benefits

    • Competitive base salary & bonus
    • They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
    • Have a direct impact and be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies
    • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
    • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner
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