Are you a talented software engineer with a passion for building high-performance systems? We are looking for a Low Latency Software Engineer, where you’ll have the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge trading systems that operate at lightning speed.
Our client offers an excellent salary up to £75,000 + an extremely lucrative bonus structure. The role is Hybrid with 3 days per week based in the Cambridge office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain low latency, high-performance software on Linux platforms.
* Contribute to the creation of bespoke trading systems that integrate custom silicon with advanced software.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive test suites to ensure system accuracy and efficiency.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers, traders, quants, and DevOps professionals to deliver top-quality solutions.
* Leverage your expertise to influence the technical direction of the team.
What We’re Looking For:
* Software Design Mastery: Your code should be elegant, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
* Analytical Thinker: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
* Extensive experience with C++ is required.
* Eager to Learn: Experience with or a willingness to learn Rust.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* 8+ years experience as a software engineer
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with concurrent, multi-threaded programming.
* Familiarity with high-performance networking and network protocols.
* Understanding of CPU architectures and how to optimize them for performance.
* Knowledge of computational and storage complexities and how to design systems to minimize them.
* Experience with Linux, bash scripting, Python, JavaScript, Git, and build systems (GNUMake or CMake).
* Proficiency in test-driven development and related tools.
* Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and resilience in solving complex technical challenges.
* Basic financial market knowledge is a plus, but not required.
If you’re passionate about developing high-performance systems and are excited about the world of trading, our client would love to hear from you.