Mid–Senior C++ Engineer – Hedge Fund Technology
London, UK
£120K – £150K
£120K – £150K base + excellent bonus Building Systems for Competitive Advantage
The Challenge
A high‑performing London hedge fund needed a Mid–Senior C++ Engineer to help develop and optimise the internal systems that directly support their trading edge. This wasn’t a routine development hire — they needed someone with strong modern C++, deep understanding of performance‑critical engineering, and the ability to work in a fast‑moving, research‑driven environment where technology directly influences PnL.
The brief demanded an engineer capable of improving execution pathways, enhancing data throughput, and contributing to infrastructure that gives the fund measurable competitive advantage.
Our Approach
Refined the brief, ensuring it captured the specific technical and commercial pressures of hedge‑fund engineering — from latency‑sensitive components to resilient market‑data pipelines and collaboration with quants and traders.
Our search strategy focused on candidates with:
Strong modern C++ (C++17/20)
Experience building high‑performance, real‑time, or low‑latency systems
Backgrounds in trading technology, market data, or quant‑driven environments
Ability to operate in lean, high‑impact engineering teams
Commercial awareness — engineers who understand how technology drives trading outcomes
We targeted a niche talent pool across London and Europe, prioritising developers who thrive in environments where speed, precision, and innovation directly affect strategy performance.
The Outcome
Within a focused timeframe, we delivered a shortlist of mid–senior C++ engineers with proven experience in performance‑critical systems and exposure to financial markets.
The client secured a candidate who quickly integrated into the team, improved core execution workflows, and strengthened the fund’s internal engineering capability — directly supporting their mission to maintain and expand competitive advantage.
Impact
Specialist mid–senior hire delivered efficiently
Zero time wasted on unsuitable profiles
A high‑calibre engineer now contributing to systems that drive trading performance
A client who now relies on us for targeted, high‑value technical hires