Software Engineer, C++ (Cryptocurrency Trading)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid working opportunities available

Company

Quantitative trading firm developing high-performance electronic trading infrastructure for global financial and cryptocurrency markets.

What you will do

• Design and implement a high-frequency trading platform for cryptocurrency markets.
• Collect quotes and trades and disseminate orders to exchanges worldwide.
• Optimize network and systems programming techniques to minimize latency.
• Analyze system throughput and latency and build performance-tracking tools.
• Develop systems for accessing historical market data and running trading simulations.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5–7 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Understanding of Linux and networking, including TCP/IP and UDP, is advantageous.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Python and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets and exchange APIs using WebSocket and HTTP.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Experience in financial or crypto markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous paid time off and regional savings and financial wellness plans.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks in the office.
• Wellness experiences and reimbursement for selected wellness expenses.
• Company-sponsored sports teams, fitness events, volunteer opportunities, and charitable giving.
• Social events, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative workplace with minimal hierarchy and no unnecessary ego.