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C++ Lead Engineer - Systematic Trading
£100,000 - 100,000
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
Charing Cross, London
£100,000 - 100,000
Requirements
Must:
- Strong hands-on C++ engineering experience in Linux-based trading environments
- Track record of building or owning low-latency, high-performance systems used in production
- Good understanding of market microstructure, market data, and execution workflows
- Experience working closely with traders, quants, or researchers in fast-paced environments
- Previous exposure to market making, HFT, or top-tier hedge fund platforms strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of core trading and execution systems in modern C++
- Build and enhance low-latency infrastructure used across systematic trading and execution
- Work closely with traders, researchers, and senior engineers to turn ideas into production capability
- Improve architecture across market data, execution, connectivity, and performance-critical components
- Drive technical quality, scalability, and reliability across live trading systems
- Contribute directly to coding, design decisions, optimisation, and system evolution
- Support and mentor engineers while helping raise the bar technically
Description
We are a leading systematic trading environment looking to hire a hands-on C++ Engineering Manager to work on business-critical trading systems in a live market environment. Our focus is on building and improving low-latency, production trading systems across systematic trading, automated trading, and execution. You will work closely with traders, quants, and engineers to deliver robust technology with a direct impact on trading performance. We offer a structured compensation package designed to attract high-calibre talent, including a strong base salary, bonuses, and benefits. Our team is committed to creating an inclusive work environment.
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