Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & ML Infrastructure)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£220,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Python Distributed Systems ML Infrastructure Rust Software Architecture Scalability

FULL DESCRIPTION

An Elite FinTech firm is expanding its world-class engineering team and looking for exceptional Software Engineers who thrive on solving complex distributed problems at scale. You’ll be joining an elite group of engineers (alumni of NUS / McGill / MIT / Oxford) who have previously built systems at Meta, Twitter, Citadel, Ubisoft, and Jane Street! This environment offers unlimited tech resources, total engineering autonomy, and a culture that genuinely celebrates innovation and curiosity.

Role: Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & ML Infrastructure)

Design and build high-performance, distributed systems for large-scale ML infrastructure.

  • Design and build high-performance, distributed systems for large-scale ML infrastructure
  • Drive best practices in software architecture, testing, and scalability
  • Lead and collaborate on multiple greenfield initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and scale

Requirements

  • Open to all experience levels
  • Proven experience coding in Python
  • Strong understanding or interest in distributed systems and ML infrastructure
  • Enthusiasm to learn Rust (supported by internal mentorship and training)
  • Excellent academic background
  • Experience in high-stakes, low-latency, mission-critical environments where reliability and performance are non-negotiable

What’s on Offer

  • Work on next-gen distributed systems and ML infrastructure
  • Take ownership of multiple greenfield builds
  • Zero bureaucracy and a genuinely collaborative culture
  • Stunning offices
  • Dedicated time for personal projects every Friday!
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