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
