Senior C++ Engineer – Low-Latency Trading Systems

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## Location

**Client:** A leading, technology-driven trading firm
Our client is a premier multi-strategy trading organisation focused on 24/7 crypto markets. They combine on-chain research, vast datasets, and high-performance low latency trading systems to identify and capture opportunities. Their culture is collaborative, scientific, and intensely focused on innovation.

## What You'll Do

We are seeking an expert-level C++ Software Engineer to join a core team responsible for the design and development of ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure. This role sits at the critical intersection of software, hardware, and network, directly impacting the firm's core trading performance.

## Responsibilities

- Design, build, and optimise high-frequency, low-latency C++ systems that form the backbone of our trading stack.
- Collaborate directly with traders, hardware teams deliver cohesive, high-performance solutions.
- Take ownership of significant components of the trading architecture, from conception through to deployment and monitoring.
- Conduct deep-dive performance analysis, profiling, and system tuning to eliminate latency and enhance throughput.
- Champion software engineering best practices, including rigorous code reviews and the development of robust, maintainable codebases.
- Contribute to strategic discussions on system architecture and the evolution of the technology platform.

**Essential Requirements:
- Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20+) development within a Linux environment.
- Proven experience building and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput, multithreaded systems. Experience in trading systems, market data, or order entry is highly advantageous.
- A strong understanding of computer architecture, including CPU cache hierarchies, memory models, and kernel/network bypass techniques.
- Demonstrable experience with performance profiling tools (e.g., perf, VTune) and a systematic approach to performance engineering.

## Experience

- A track record of technical leadership, guiding projects or mentoring other engineers.

**Highly Desirable:

## Experience

- Knowledge of electronic trading concepts and exchange connectivity protocols
- Familiarity with kernel tuning, network programming (UDP, multicast), and hardware interaction.
- Crypto native

**What’s on Offer:**
This is a high-impact role within a firm that values and rewards exceptional technical talent. You will work with other top-tier engineers on some of the most challenging performance problems in the industry. The compensation package is highly competitive, comprising a significant base salary and "buy side" bonuses, medical and generous annual leave.
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Take ownership of significant components of the trading architecture, from conception through to deployment and monitoring.
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Champion software engineering best practices, including rigorous code reviews and the development of robust, maintainable codebases.
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Proven experience building and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput, multithreaded systems. Experience in trading systems, market data, or order entry is highly advantageous.
A strong understanding of computer architecture, including CPU cache hierarchies, memory models, and kernel/network bypass techniques.
Demonstrable experience with performance profiling tools (e.g., perf, VTune) and a systematic approach to performance engineering.

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Knowledge of electronic trading concepts and exchange connectivity protocols
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