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Senior Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment — United Kingdom · Posted ~12 hours ago

Senior Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Software Engineering C++ Rust Low-Latency Systems System Design Prototyping Production Deployment Full Software Development Lifecycle Complex Project Delivery Automated Trading

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior engineering opportunity within a specialist technology team developing ultra-low-latency systems for automated financial strategies. You will take complex projects from concept to production, design and build reliable systems from scratch, and collaborate with software engineers and quantitative researchers. The position offers hybrid working and compensation of up to £300,000.

Highlights

Compensation of up to £300,000 with substantial potential for increases. Work on complex, high-performance systems from initial research and prototyping through production. Collaborate closely with software engineers and quantitative researchers in a small, early-stage team.

Description

Senior Software Engineer - Up to £300,000 - Cambridge Title: Senior Software Engineer Company: Proprietary HFT Location: Cambridge (Hybrid) Pay: Up to £300,000 with huge potential to increase Company: A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery. It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch. Role: Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems C++ or Rust codeWork closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant TradersBuild mission-critical research systems from scratchThis is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software.Providing support to a small number of junior engineersWhilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish About you: Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the 'bigger picture' of your workExceptional systems knowledgeExceptional Linux knowledgeStrong networking knowledge (TCP/IP)Strong concurrent programming ability (C++ or Rust)Experienced working with distributed systems Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with max@platform-recruitment.com to learn more.