C++ Platform Engineer- Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

The Client

One of the world's largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role. With a flat-structured, 'no-attitude' working environment, this is a great time to join as engineering is currently undergoing significant investment.

The Role

Part of a larger Front Office technology group, you will join a small team of polyglot developers working in highly optimised C++17 and Python. You'll be contributing to a modern C++ codebase, while developing the core of the high performance timeseries database (storing >500TB of data today) which underpins the firm's data platform. You'll also collaborate with users to develop analytics capabilities, plus designing and deploying systems to provide production resiliency.

The successful C++ Platform Engineer will be highly motivated and product focused, comfortable facing off to stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

• 1 - 4 years' modern C++ skills (C++17 and higher would be ideal)
• Degree with high mathematical and computing content - Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. - from a top-tier university
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of technical expertise
• Experience building a database or storage product
• Python knowledge and experience with Pandas, NumPy, Spark would be beneficial
• Bonus points for experience with QuasarDB or QuestDB

Benefits

• Competitive salary + generous bonuses
• Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
• Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
• Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, 'no-attitude' culture
• Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites