Software Engineer, Quant Trading - London : C++, Python, Rust : £150k+

Company:  Hunter Bond
Location: London
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

We're partnering with a leading quantitative trading firm that is expanding its engineering team and looking to hire exceptional Software Engineers across multiple levels.

This is an opportunity to join a business where engineering sits at the heart of the firm's success. You'll work alongside world-class traders, researchers, and technologists to build the systems that drive trading performance in some of the world's most competitive financial markets.


Key areas of focus include:

  • High-performance and low-latency systems
  • Trading infrastructure and market connectivity
  • Large-scale data platforms
  • Distributed systems and cloud technologies
  • Research and developer tooling


The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • BSc or MSc in Computer Science or similar subject
  • Experience with languages such as C++, Python or Rust
  • A track record of solving complex technical problems
  • A passion for building scalable, high-performance systems


Why this opportunity stands out:

  • Engineering-driven culture
  • Outstanding compensation and bonus potential
  • Direct impact on business outcomes
  • Small, highly talented teams
  • Exposure to some of the most challenging technical problems in finance


Previous financial services or trading experience is not essential. The firm is open to candidates from technology companies, scale-ups, research environments, and other high-performance engineering teams. If you're interested in learning more, or know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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