Senior Quant Developer / Research Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Quant Developer / Research Engineer to join a leading global market maker’s fast‑paced engineering team in London. You will collaborate closely with the Quant Research group to design and build high‑performance C++ components that power our trading platform.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test and deploy a pricing and risk‑management library for OTC trading.
• Optimize code and identify critical bottlenecks in trading systems.
• Design high‑performance C++ components used by live trading applications.
• Take ownership of projects from inception through to production deployment.
• Work closely with Quant Research to align priorities and deliver robust solutions.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of low‑level optimization techniques.
• Deep experience in C++ and Python development.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Solid background in derivatives pricing and library design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field from a top‑tier university; not a fresh graduate.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑moving trading environment.

Required skills

• C++
• Python
• Low‑level optimization
• Derivatives pricing

What we offer

• Highly collaborative, non‑siloed team environment.
• Flat compensation structure with competitive salary and bonus.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies on complex problems.