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C++ & Python Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm

C++ & Python Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm

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London, United kingdom

Full Time

07-12-2025

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Skills

Research Programming git

Job Specifications

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' 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

Desirable

Distributed systems experience
Interest in open-source software and/or cryptocurrencies

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

To apply for this role, or for further information, please contact:

Maia Ellis

maia.ellis@oxfordknight.co.uk

020 3745 6539

linkedin.com/in/maia-ellis-38a577193

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