Director of Engineering, Quant Trading Technology

Seeking a HANDS-ON Engineering Director with expertise in C++ Programming and Algorithmic / Electronic / Real Time Trading Systems in London.

Package

• £250,000 base salary
• Top hedge fund bonus (100%-300%)
• Learning budget, 10% pension, Health/Life/Death Insurance, Gym, Restaurant

About the role

• Take ownership of this fund's high-performance cross-asset algorithmic trading platform ($1tr+ PA volume)
• Technically lead a small but gifted team of expert C++ programmers.
• Technically contribute (hands-on/lead by example) to the design and programming of core components of the high-performance trading stack.
• Ensure maximum uptime for trading systems across markets.

Expertise expectation

• Expertise and deep proficiency in C++ Programming - expert-level
• Track record of significant contribution to high-performance and sophisticated Algorithmic / Electronic / Real Time Trading Systems at either Hedge Funds, Proprietary Traders, Specialist liquidity providers, or large financial institutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive technical agenda, lead a team, and influence business stakeholders.
• Demonstrable passion for C++ systems design and development. We expect this candidate to be the best C++ programmer in the company.
• Passionate about being in the weeds of code and solving complex problems.

Requirement

• Strong experience designing and developing distributed Algorithmic / Electronic / Real Time Trading Systems.
• Deep expertise in C/C++ Programming, Systems Design, Architecture, Distributed Systems, DSA, Performance and Latency Optimisation.
• Excellent grasp and command of Linux.
• Excellent domain knowledge in at least one asset class.
• Excellent academic track record in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Good job tenure history with a demonstrable track record of seeing large projects from inception to completion.