Open since Jul 2026
Junior Algorithmic Developer, Analyst, London
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Writes and optimizes performance-critical C++ trading and algorithmic code, integrating machine learning models and performing data analysis in a fast-paced financial markets environment.
About this role
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1–3 years of professional experience writing clean, preferably in modern C++, with a strong grasp of memory management and multi-threading.
AI/ML Familiarity: Academic or professional experience working with machine learning libraries and frameworks.
Interest in trading and financial markets.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with colleagues around the world.
Quick to learn and curious about all things.
Understand performance verification and optimization tools.
CS Fundamentals:
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithmic complexity.
Scripting & Data:
Competence in Python, Perl, Shell scripting and SQL for data analysis, prototyping, and integrating AI models.
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a highly quantitative field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) or hardware acceleration (CUDA/GPUs).
Familiarity with CVS, git and Linux/Unix environments.
Basic understanding of quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.
Skills
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