Netrolynx AI
C++ Engineer
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About The Company
Huxley Associates is a renowned global recruitment firm specializing in providing top-tier talent solutions across various industries, including finance, technology, engineering, and energy. As part of the SThree Group, Huxley has established a strong reputation for connecting innovative companies with highly skilled professionals. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction has positioned us as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to build high-performing teams. With a focus on delivering tailored recruitment strategies and fostering long-term relationships, Huxley continues to support the growth and success of leading industry players worldwide.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior C++ Python Quantitative Strategist to join our prestigious client in the energy trading sector. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing core components for a new Risk & PnL engine, which is central to the client’s trading infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-performance systems that directly impact trading decisions and risk management processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in C++ and Python, with extensive experience in designing and implementing high-performance algorithms and systems within financial or commodities markets. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including risk architects and infrastructure specialists, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the trading platform.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of professional experience demonstrating full proficiency in C++ (preferably C++17/20) and a working familiarity with Python. A strong academic background with a Master’s or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university is essential. Candidates should have proven expertise in architecting and implementing high-performance algorithms, especially in grid computations and trading systems. Experience with Risk & PnL engines, financial markets, and commodities trading is highly desirable. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, independence, and teamwork, with excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, and network sockets technology will be considered advantageous.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented, and extensible core components for the Risk & PnL engine, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Take ownership of the performance and stability of critical system modules, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain operational excellence.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts, risk architects, and infrastructure teams to design and implement high-performance pricers for a wide range of physical and financial trades.
- Ensure seamless integration of developed components within the broader trading infrastructure, aligning with architectural standards and strategic goals.
- Contribute to the development of the overall system architecture, providing insights and sparring with risk and infrastructure teams to optimize system performance.
- Implement grid computations and algorithms optimized for high-frequency trading environments, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold coding standards and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
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Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Employees enjoy opportunities for professional development through training programs, conferences, and continuous learning initiatives. The organization promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering innovation and excellence. Additionally, the role provides exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and complex system architecture, offering significant career growth opportunities within the financial and commodities markets. Flexible working arrangements and health benefits are also part of the overall package, ensuring a balanced and rewarding work experience.
Equal Opportunity
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity enhances innovation and creativity, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications and are passionate about contributing to our client's success.
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