
C++ Developer
at McGregor Boyall
Posted a day ago
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- Compensation
- £150,000 – £225,000 GBP
- City
- London, New York City, Chicago
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Currency: £ (GBP)
This role is for a C++ Developer to build and optimize trading platforms and research infrastructure for a global quant investment manager. The candidate will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers on performance-critical projects across systematic trading and data processing. Strong expertise in low latency systems and algo trading is required.
Tailored individual total comp up to £500k+ including the option for bonus buyout/ sign-on
C++, Python, Algo Trading, Quant Finance, Low Latency, Linux
My client is a global quant investment manager. They run systematic strategies across multiple asset classes with a culture that balances academic rigor and pragmatic execution. Their engineering teams work directly alongside researchers building the platforms that power live trading, not maintaining legacy systems.
As a C++ Software Engineer, you'll be a key figure in developing and optimizing trading platforms and research infrastructure. Projects span systematic trading, data processing, and performance-critical applications. You will work closely with researchers, strategists, and engineers to design, implement, and maintain systems powering the firm's trading and investment strategies.
Locations: London, New York, Chicago
Requirements:
- Excellent C++ programming ability with proven experience working on highly distributed systems
- Extensive low latency/ high throughput experience
- Clear expertise in at least ONE of: SOR, Connectivity, Execution, Systematic Trading, Market Data
- Prior experience in algo trading, eTrading or market making
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

