C++ Options Developer

A leading Quantitative Hedge Fund trading Equities and Futures using their own proprietary research platform to produce alpha signals are looking for an experienced C++ Options Developer to lead the build out of their new Options Trading Technology platform in London.

Responsibilities:

• Develop low latency trading software for the new options business.
• Collaborate with Researchers and PMs to help with the design and specifications for the platform.
• Promote a culture of feedback within the global organization.
• The team code 80% of the time in a focused and non-interruptive workplace.

Requirements:

• Low level C experience in building and maintaining low latency software for algorithmic trading with a focus on order management and market connectivity with equity options.
• Experience developing distributed backend solutions focusing on high data throughput.
• Exceptional skills in C, C++.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms and OOP.

Nice to have:

• A background in Market Making at a proprietary trading firm.
• Experience in GPU linux kernel driver implementation.
• An understanding of quantitative methods.