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Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Low latency

Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Low latency

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London, United kingdom

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Full Time

06-01-2026

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Python Research Linux Programming Recruitment C++ Express

Job Specifications

Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Low latency
Hedge Fund background essential
C++ (Version 11 upwards), Linux, Python (nice to have). Trading systems experience - ideally experience working in the equities space.
Ideally the technical has experience with algo implementation.
Quantitative Developer - Equities Technology
We are in search of a Quantitative Developer to join our team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. Our team works directly with the firm's central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, this developer will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, allowing the best possible execution performance.
Job Duties
Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems.
Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm's overall execution performance.
Enhance the platform's efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency.
Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability.
Assist in building and maintaining our automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools
Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in a Front Office, financial services environment as a senior contributor
10+ years cumulative, professional experience
Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++
Permanent role - Central London based - 5 days a week in the office
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About the Company

Scope AT was founded in November 1999 to provide specialist IT recruitment consultancy services to the financial services market place. Since our inception we have developed a number of close partnerships with clients in the city. Our clients speak highly of our attention to detail and our focus on achieving excellent levels of service. We're looking for graduates to join us: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/97687896 Know more