Senior Software Engineer C++/ Rust

Platform Recruitment Limited - Senior Software Engineer C++/ Rust, Cambridge (CB1). Search Search Senior Software Engineer C++/ Rust Platform Recruitment Limited Cambridge (CB1) Permanent Published: 4 days ago Up to £200,000 per annum Senior Software Engineer C++/ Rust Platform Recruitment Limited Senior Software Engineer - Up to £200,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to £200,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary high-frequency trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery. It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch. Role : Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems C++ or Rust code Work closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders Build mission-critical research systems from scratch This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software. Providing support to a small number of junior engineers Whilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish About you: Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the 'bigger picture' of your work Exceptional systems knowledge Exceptional Linux knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP) Strong concurrent programming ability (C++ or Rust) Experienced working with distributed systems Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch. Similar Senior Software Engineer C++/ Rust Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Software Engineer ARM Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Software Developer AVEVA Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Competitive 2 days ago Software Engineer C++ Platform Recruitment Limited City of London (EC2A) Up to £115,000 per annum 4 days ago C++ Engineer x2 McGregor Boyall Associates Limited London £85000 - £95000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Software Development Engineer C++ REC SOLUTIONS LIMITED The City, City of London (EC4), EC4N From £105,000 to £135,000 per annum Plus benefits and bonus 3 weeks ago C++ Software Engineer Spectrum It Recruitment Limited Didcot (OX11) £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum 4 days ago Senior Software Engineer C++ REC SOLUTIONS LIMITED The City, City of London (EC4), EC4N From £90,000 to £115,000 per annum Plus benefits and bonus 3 weeks ago Principal Software Engineer Redline Group Ltd Bowerdean, High Wycombe (HP13), HP13 £50000 - £90000 per annum 4 weeks ago Embedded Software Engineer JAM Recruitment Ltd Surrey Negotiable 2 days ago Senior Embedded Software Engineer Enterprise Recruitment Limited Cambridge (CB1) From £60,000 to £120,000 per annum 4 days ago Senior Software Engineer C++ jobs Senior Software Engineer C++ jobs in Cambridge IT jobs IT jobs in Cambridge Software Development jobs Software Development jobs in Cambridge Jobs in Cambridge Software Engineer jobs Junior Software Developer jobs Senior Engineering Manager jobs Senior Software Engineer Developer jobs Systems Software Engineer jobs Senior Software Engineering jobs Senior Lead Developer jobs Senior Solution Engineer jobs Entry Level Software Developer jobs Junior Software Engineer jobs Senior Software Engineer jobs Senior Applications Engineer jobs Senior Engineer jobs Senior Verification Engineer jobs Senior Development Engineer jobs Senior Applications Specialist jobs Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026