C++ Quant Developer — QNT Partners, EMEA

We are a team of highly-driven individuals who are passionate about technology, algorithmic trading, and solving intellectually challenging problems. Joining us means you get to work with some of the brightest people in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most exciting industries. We are fully remote and have a flat corporate structure that values open-mindedness, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to excellence, and continuous learning.

The role

We are looking for a C++ Quant Developer working on developing and optimizing trading systems, algorithms, and market data and exchange connectivity to numerous exchanges. If you have worked with low-latency systems where everything needs to run fast but also focused on reliability, you might be a good candidate for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain market data components and exchange connectivity

• Develop and maintain trading algorithms and add new features to the trading system.

• Optimise existing trading system for micros/nanos.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in C++ software development

• Experience working with and optimising low latency C++

• Good understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

• Good knowledge of network protocols. Exposure to Websockets, FIX, Kafka will be an added advantage.

• Experience in financial markets and/or high-frequency systems. Experience in developing trading strategies will be an added advantage.

• Proficiency with modern AI-assisted development tools and workflows, such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent.

Bonus Points

• Experience in Kernel bypass/DPDK.

• Experience in system level/network performance optimisations.

• Ability to lead the team in future, and work with other developers located remotely.