About the Company

Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, offer a broad range of OTC trading solutions, and support high-profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Ventures arm that invests in early-stage DeFi projects.

Founded in 2017 by industry leaders, Wintermute has successfully navigated crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of both worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative, entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. We believe in the innovative potential of blockchain and have a long-term view on the digital asset market, taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve all parts of the trading platform, data infrastructure, and related software.
• Shape the role to match your talents and company needs, focusing on creating data infrastructure to enhance analytics and support scaling of quantitative trading.
• Upgrade major trading system components, design new applications from scratch, and implement pricing models.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience with C++.
• Understanding of networking and implementing client-server connections.
• Experience with C++ standard libraries.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Interest in algorithmic and quantitative trading is a plus.
• A graduate level of maths skills is required; a PhD in maths is common among Quant Developers.

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 team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company outings.
• Access a Wintermute-inspired office in central London with amenities such as table tennis, foosball, personalized desk configurations, and free food.
• Experience 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 Notes

• Although we cannot accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility regarding working from home and working hours.
• We offer UK work permits and assistance with relocation.