Software Engineer

Company: Durlston Partners

Location: London

Posted: May 20th, 2026

Low-Latency C++ Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE · Onsite ·Tax-free compensation + relocation support

$130,000 - $200,000 depending on experience

An engineering-driven quantitative trading firm is hiring C++ engineers to build ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure and performance-critical systems.

Engineers work closely with traders and researchers on scalable, high-throughput platforms powering live trading. The role spans modern C++, concurrency, networking, Linux internals, and low-level performance optimisation.

You’ll own systems end-to-end, from architecture through deployment, in a highly technical and collaborative environment focused on solving difficult engineering problems well.

Compensation & Benefits

Tax-free compensation $130,000 - $200,000 depending on experience
Relocation support, including flights and temporary accommodation
Visa sponsorship for you and your family
Private healthcare coverage
Small, technically strong onsite teams
Direct impact on production trading systems

Must Have

Strong C/C++ systems development experience in Linux environments
Experience building high-performance or latency-sensitive systems
Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and network programming
Solid low-level systems fundamentals and debugging ability
Understanding of hardware architecture and performance optimisation
Familiarity with TCP/UDP and network protocols
Interest in systems performance, correctness, and reliability

Nice To Have

Low-latency trading or market data systems experience
Linux kernel or operating systems internals knowledge
Experience with profiling and performance analysis tools
Lock-free programming or advanced concurrency patterns
Exposure to kernel-bypass networking technologies
Experience reading or writing x86 assembly

How To Apply

Send your CV on dana@durlstonpartners.com

We read every application carefully.

This position is onsite in Abu Dhabi. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are provided for international candidates.

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