Senior C++ Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits

Location: Cambridgeshire

Working Env: Hybrid (3 days on-site)

The company is a Cambridge based start-up that specialises in the development of high-performance, ultra-low-latency trading systems, offering industry-leading speed and adaptability. Following continued growth, they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working within a small and collaborative team on the development of highly performant, low-level software applications in both C++ and Rust that will be interacting with high-speed FPGAs.

Key Requirements:

10 – 15 years of experience programming in C++, with strong command of Linux OS.

Demonstrable experience of working across the entire SDLC.

Experience building high-performance software, with hands-on exposure to at least two of the following areas:

Low-latency networking or I/O optimisation

Systems programming or deep understanding of OS internals

Multithreading, concurrency, and parallel programming

Developing software for high-frequency trading or financial marketsDesired, but not essential:

Experience programming in Rust