Job Title: C++ Quant Developer - Options
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Technology
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Design and implement scalable, low-latency options trading systems and strategies.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize and monitor the performance of the trading system, ensuring fast execution.
• Testing: Contribute to the development of unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability and stability of the trading system.

Hard Skills Requirements

• Strong proficiency in C++ programming and software development best practices.
• Experience in developing trading platforms, preferably from a high-frequency trading (HFT) environment.
• Knowledge of options or crypto would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with market data feeds, order execution protocols, and connectivity to exchanges.
• Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and low-latency programming.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Benefits

• Work at one of the most innovative trading firms globally.
• Engage in projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments.
• Enjoy a vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway.
• Experience a Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, and a cozy team breakout area with games and free food.
• Benefit from a great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative, and entrepreneurial.
• Receive performance-based compensation with significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private health insurance.

Additional Information

• Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility regarding working from home and working hours.
• We offer UK work permits and assistance with relocation.