Quantitative Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 12 August 2025
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

C++/Rust Algorithmic Trading Data Analysis Risk Management Derivatives Pricing Library Design Software Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

Blockchain.com is seeking an experienced C++/Rust Quantitative Software Engineer/Developer to design, build, and optimize their electronic trading platform. The role involves working closely with traders, developing core-trading infrastructure, and high-throughput trading systems. Candidates should have strong knowledge of low-level optimization, algorithmic trading, data analysis/design, and application development.

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy pricing & risk-management library for OTC trading Code optimization.
  • Working in a scaled, performance based software environment building efficient, reliable/high-availability and fast applications
  • Partner with the traders to define priorities and deliver custom software solutions
  • Design and develop high-performance C++/rust components used by trading applications

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Proficiency with C++/Rust
  • Experience with derivatives and knowledge of pricing library design,Provide timely systems support for trading activities
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy pricing & risk-management library for OTC trading Code optimization.
  • Working in a scaled, performance based software environment building efficient, reliable/high-availability and fast applications
  • Partner with the traders to define priorities and deliver custom software solutions
  • Design and develop high-performance C++/rust components used by trading applications

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • A deep passion for technology, software development, and mathematics
  • Proficiency with C++/Rust
  • Experience with derivatives and knowledge of pricing library design,Provide timely systems support for trading activities
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills

COMPENSATION & PERKS

  • Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
  • This is a hybrid role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
  • Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
  • ClassPass
  • Budgets for learning & professional development
  • Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
  • Apple equipment
  • The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
  • Flexible work culture

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