Software Engineer, Quant Trading - London : C++, Python, Rust : £150k+

We're partnering with a leading quantitative trading firm that is expanding its engineering team and looking to hire exceptional Software Engineers across multiple levels.

This is an opportunity to join a business where engineering sits at the heart of the firm's success. You'll work alongside world-class traders, researchers, and technologists to build the systems that drive trading performance in some of the world's most competitive financial markets.

Key areas of focus include:

• High-performance and low-latency systems
• Trading infrastructure and market connectivity
• Large-scale data platforms
• Distributed systems and cloud technologies
• Research and developer tooling

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong software engineering fundamentals
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or similar subject
• Experience with languages such as C++, Python or Rust
• A track record of solving complex technical problems
• A passion for building scalable, high-performance systems

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Engineering-driven culture
• Outstanding compensation and bonus potential
• Direct impact on business outcomes
• Small, highly talented teams
• Exposure to some of the most challenging technical problems in finance

Previous financial services or trading experience is not essential. The firm is open to candidates from technology companies, scale-ups, research environments, and other high-performance engineering teams. If you're interested in learning more, or know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.