Wintermute is hiring a
C++ Quant Developer

Summary

Wintermute is seeking an experienced C++ Developer to join its growing options team, focusing on developing scalable, high-performance options trading systems. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in C++ programming, experience in developing trading platforms, preferably from a HFT environment, and knowledge of options or crypto. Benefits include working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally, engaging projects with accelerated responsibilities, a vibrant work culture, a Wintermute-inspired office in central London, great company culture, performance-based compensation, pension, private Health insurance, and support for significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in C++ programming and software development best practices
• Experience in developing trading platforms, preferably from a HFT environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, low-latency options trading systems and strategies
• Continuously optimize and monitor the performance of the trading system, ensuring fast execution
• Contribute to the development of unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability and stability of the trading system

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of options or crypto would be an advantage
• Familiarity with market data feeds, order execution protocols and connectivity to exchanges
• Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency and low latency programming

Benefits

• Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally
• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments
• A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway
• A Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food
• Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial
• A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private Health insurance
• Support for significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours
• UK work permits and help with relocation