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C++ Lead Engineer | HFT Trading Systems | London | Up to 220,000 + BonusApply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.Albert Bow is working with a systematic trading firm building high-performance, latency-critical systems powering global strategies. Theyre looking for a senior C++ engineer to lead a segment of their trading infra team , taking ownership of architecture, optimisation, and system design while collaborating across trading, quant research, and infra.This is a full-stack systems engineering role: from kernel tuning and memory models to live strategy deployment and technical mentorship.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and build performance-critical, low-latency trading systems in modern C++Lead technical strategy, code reviews, and engineering standards across the teamOptimise across the stack: CPU cache usage, memory layout, NIC tuning, networkingTranslate quant research into robust, deployable code with full-stack awarenessMentor engineers and drive team-wide improvement in system design and debuggingCoordinate closely with trading and quant research teams on feature delivery and infra upgradesRequirements6+ years of professional C++ development with deep systems experienceProven leadership in engineering, architecture, technical direction, mentoringSolid grasp of OS internals, CPU architecture, and systems-level performanceExperience building fault-tolerant, throughput-heavy applicationsStrong communication skills, able to align across trading, research, and infraNice to HaveBackground in low-latency or high-frequency systemsPython for scripting, research pipelines, or glue codeExperience with networking (TCP, UDP, L1/L2 stack)Familiarity with x86 assembly, memory barriers, and CPU profiling xjdpvnf Participation in CTFs or algorithmic programming contests (IOI, ICPC, Hashcode)Whats on OfferSenior technical ownership in a lean, high-impact trading teamUp to 220,000 base salary + bonusHealth insurance, sports reimbursement, tuition and training budgetFlat team structure with direct access to CTO and trading leadsFlexible workflow and remote setup across EuropeMinimal process, no red tape, and full engineering autonomyIf this sounds like a fit please apply directly.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.