C++ Software Engineer

G-Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in London seeks a Software Engineer for its Feed Handlers team. The role involves transforming systems to support growth and designing high-performance distributed systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in modern C++ and C#, along with experience in high-performance Linux environments. This position promises competitive compensation, a range of benefits including lunch provisions and an informal dress code, fostering a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

Lunch provided via Just Eat for Business

35 days’ annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Informal dress code

Excellent work/life balance

Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

Qualifications

• Experience in modern C++ and C# development.
• Ability to design high-performance distributed systems.
• Experience working in a fast-paced Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Transform and scale our systems to meet growth ambitions.
• Design high-performance distributed systems with detail and pragmatism.

Skills

Modern C++ development

C# development

High-performance Linux environment experience

Job description

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution — because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research — designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

Engineering underpins our continued growth and success, and we are committed to recruiting and developing the world’s best Engineers.

As a Software Engineer in our Feed Handlers team, you will be responsible for:

• Transforming our systems to scale to our growth ambitions
• Designing high-performance distributed systems with an eye for detail and pragmatism

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Modern C++ and C# development experience
• Experience working in a high-performance Linux environment

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 35 days’ annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly company events