IT & Software

Linux Engineer / Developer – Quant Trading

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will help build and enhance a high-caliber Linux-based platform powering proprietary trading systems. You’ll work within a fast-paced, tech-driven environment that values automation, experimentation and knowledge sharing. You will partner with a talented team to tackle complex systems, optimize performance and reduce human error across a global trading stack. This is a technically ambitious opportunity at a renowned firm with strong growth and learning culture.

Pay / Benefits
  • benefits
  • bonus
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to a best-in-class platform powering proprietary trading systems
  • Advance automation to minimize human error and manual setup
  • Maintain and optimize Linux-based systems in a fast-tracked trading environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and resolve technical issues
  • Assist in debugging and performance tuning of low-latency systems
Key requirements
  • STEM background; ideally Computer Science
  • Deep knowledge of Linux and systems
  • Fluent on the command line and shell scripting
  • Strong grasp of programming concepts in C, sockets, and virtual memory
  • Ability to analyze technical problems clearly and concisely
  • Understanding of networking protocols
  • Proficient with debugging tools: gdb, perf, DTrace, SystemTap
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with any programming language (Go, Python, Rust, Julia, Java, C++, Scala, Haskell or similar)
  • strong analytical thinking
  • clear communication
  • problem-solving under pressure
  • Linux operating systems
  • shell scripting
  • C and systems programming concepts

Reference: WJ-747_31212466 · Posted 01 Nov 2026, 12:16 PM

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