Low Latency C++ Engineer, Quant Trading, London : £200k+

Company: Hunter Bond
Apply for the Low Latency C++ Engineer, Quant Trading, London : £200k+
Location: London
Job Description:

We’re currently partnering with a top-tier quantitative trading firm seeking exceptional C++ engineers to join a highly specialised low-latency team.

This is an opportunity to work on systems where performance is measured in nanoseconds, not seconds.

You’ll be responsible for designing and optimising mission-critical trading infrastructure, building ultra-low-latency components, and pushing hardware and software performance to its limits.

What you’ll be working on:

  • Ultra-low-latency trading systems
  • Market data handlers and exchange connectivity
  • Performance optimisation across the full stack
  • Lock-free and concurrent systems
  • Network, CPU, memory and cache optimisation
  • Real-time systems operating in highly competitive markets

We’re interested in engineers with experience in:

  • Modern C++ (C++17/20)
  • Multithreading and concurrency
  • Network protocols and low-level optimisation
  • Performance profiling and benchmarking
  • Building highly performant production systems
  • Quantitative Trading
  • High-Frequency Trading
  • Electronic Trading
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Networking Infrastructure
  • Gaming Engines
  • Real-Time Systems

The firm offers:

  • Exceptional compensation packages with market-leading bonuses
  • Direct impact on trading performance and business outcomes
  • Highly technical, engineering-led culture
  • Access to cutting-edge hardware and technology
  • Small teams, significant ownership, and minimal bureaucracy

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Posted: June 11th, 2026