Software Engineer / C++/ Python- London/ Athens
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
About the Role
We’re seeking versatile software engineers to join a world-class development team building proprietary, high-performance systems that power cutting-edge trading and research platforms. You’ll work alongside engineers with experience from market-making hedge funds, technology startups, major tech firms, and investment banks , contributing to the full lifecycle of design, development, and deployment.This is an opportunity to work in a technically rigorous, collaborative environment where engineering excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the culture.
Key Responsibilities
*Design, build, and deploy low-latency, high-performance systems in C++
*Optimise existing codebases for speed, efficiency, and scalability
*Collaborate with researchers, traders, and developers to deliver robust production solutions
*Apply expertise in data structures, algorithms, and systems design to solve complex problems
*Contribute to peer reviews, testing frameworks, and build automation
*Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in trading and high-performance computing
Qualifications & Experience
*Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
*Proven experience as a software engineer — professional, academic, or open-source
*Strong proficiency in C++ and at least one scripting language (ideally Python )
*Ability to write and optimise low-latency, high-performance C++ code
*Deep understanding of systems internals (assembly, libraries, memory models)
*Strong familiarity with Linux environments and infrastructure
*Knowledge of best engineering practices , including testing, version control, and code review
*Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Why Join
*Competitive salary and performance-linked rewards
*Work on complex, high-impact production systems used in global markets
*Join a high-calibre, scientifically driven engineering team
*Based in either London or Athens , with flexible/partial remote options
*Equal Opportunities We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every engineer can contribute and thrive.
We’re seeking versatile software engineers to join a world-class development team building proprietary, high-performance systems that power cutting-edge trading and research platforms. You’ll work alongside engineers with experience from market-making hedge funds, technology startups, major tech firms, and investment banks , contributing to the full lifecycle of design, development, and deployment.This is an opportunity to work in a technically rigorous, collaborative environment where engineering excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the culture.
Key Responsibilities
*Design, build, and deploy low-latency, high-performance systems in C++
*Optimise existing codebases for speed, efficiency, and scalability
*Collaborate with researchers, traders, and developers to deliver robust production solutions
*Apply expertise in data structures, algorithms, and systems design to solve complex problems
*Contribute to peer reviews, testing frameworks, and build automation
*Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in trading and high-performance computing
Qualifications & Experience
*Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
*Proven experience as a software engineer — professional, academic, or open-source
*Strong proficiency in C++ and at least one scripting language (ideally Python )
*Ability to write and optimise low-latency, high-performance C++ code
*Deep understanding of systems internals (assembly, libraries, memory models)
*Strong familiarity with Linux environments and infrastructure
*Knowledge of best engineering practices , including testing, version control, and code review
*Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Why Join
*Competitive salary and performance-linked rewards
*Work on complex, high-impact production systems used in global markets
*Join a high-calibre, scientifically driven engineering team
*Based in either London or Athens , with flexible/partial remote options
*Equal Opportunities We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every engineer can contribute and thrive.
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