C++ Electronic Market Making Software Engineer - London

Job description

C++ Electronic Market Making Software Engineer

We are searching for world-class technologists to join our team building solutions for a high-frequency, ultra low latency e-Trading Market Making team.

Candidates must be highly motivated with a track record of success. The ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, threading implications, and strategies for optimizing performance-sensitive code.

In this role, a candidate would build some of the systems that run a front-office Market Making business.

These systems must be highly available, highly scalable, and operate with the lowest possible latency. The systems must handle high volumes of real-time data and be carefully tuned for performance. Candidates would be accountable for the overall success of the systems, including design, development, deployment, optimization, and day-to-day operation.

Responsibilities:
· Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading systems
· Use low-level programming techniques to produce highly optimized, low-latency trading software
· Implement new exchange interfaces to support market data and order management on new trading venues
· Responsible for day to day system support
· Work with quants and traders on researching and implementing HF trading strategies

Desired profile

· Advanced professional C++ experience required
· Strong Linux/Unix, Libc, GCC, GDB
· Familiarity with performance tools is a plus (perf, oprofile, papi).
· Strong scripting skills, python, bash scripting
· Brilliant analytical and problem solving skills
· Ability to work collaboratively on long-term technical problems
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Stats, Physics, or similar experience
· Familiarity with open source software, including Linux kernel/module development is a plus
· Possess a great attention to detail
· Ability to analyze and fix problems quickly
· Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
· Able to learn quickly and apply new skills effectively
· C# UI experience a plus
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Stats, Physics, or similar experience

About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

J.P. Morgan serves one of the largest client franchises in the world. Our clients include corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments and affluent individuals in more than 100 countries. J.P. Morgan is part of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.2 trillion. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of clients and consumers under its J.P. Morgan and Chase, and WaMu brands.

J.P. Morgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

J.P. Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.