eFinancialCareers
C++ & Python Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm
C++ & Python Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm at eFinancialCareers, based in London, South East England. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- London, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT & Software
Reference 57445937
About the role
Salary: up to £200k base + bonus
Summary
Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant fund is looking for a highly proactive C++/Python engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.
In this role, your work will include building and optimizing trading strategies; researching new protocols; researching new data sources; designing and improving our research and trading systems; and collaborating with others inside and outside of the team to advance the team's dual mission of being the top crypto trader in the world and a major contributor in the crypto ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will be a hybrid quant/dev with high personal coding standards. You'll leverage existing utilities and open-source software effectively, and make decisions to optimize the team's productivity, not afraid to take the longer road if it makes the code more extensible/testable.
Requirements
NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate.
Benefits
Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.
Contact
If this sounds like you or you would like to know more, please get in touch:
Andy Stirling-Martin
in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946
Summary
Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player, this leading quant fund is looking for a highly proactive C++/Python engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.
In this role, your work will include building and optimizing trading strategies; researching new protocols; researching new data sources; designing and improving our research and trading systems; and collaborating with others inside and outside of the team to advance the team's dual mission of being the top crypto trader in the world and a major contributor in the crypto ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will be a hybrid quant/dev with high personal coding standards. You'll leverage existing utilities and open-source software effectively, and make decisions to optimize the team's productivity, not afraid to take the longer road if it makes the code more extensible/testable.
Requirements
- At least 2+ years of programming experience in C++/Python
- Excellent understanding of Unix and git
- Proponent of cleanly architected systems
- Ability to work creatively and independently on long-term projects
- Bonus points for distributed systems experience
- Interest in open-source software and/or cryptocurrencies is advantageous
NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary & bonus
- Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
- Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
- Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes
Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.
Contact
If this sounds like you or you would like to know more, please get in touch:
Andy Stirling-Martin
in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946
Reference: 57445937 · Posted 15 minutes ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via eFinancialCareers
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