C++ Trading Platform Developer

About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. To Wintermute, digital assets are not just another asset class; we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain and the fundamental innovations. We have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. Working at Wintermute We are looking for a C++ Trading Platform Developer who is passionate about technology, interested in both low-level details of how computer hardware operates and high-level design of large systems, as well as in data infrastructure. Someone who likes opening the hood to see how things work, has an understanding of data structures, experience writing client-server network applications, and writing and optimizing code for high performance. We welcome your previous experience from your own personal projects as well as commercial experience. We are looking for people who are passionate about technology and have experience looking under the hood to see how C++ standard libraries and other solutions are implemented. Interest in algorithmic and quantitative trading is a plus. At Wintermute, you will have an opportunity to grow and make a direct impact on trading by developing and improving all the parts of the trading platform, data infrastructure, and related software, while also getting advice and guidance from very experienced developers and traders, including the founders. You will get a lot of independence and responsibility right away, and you'll learn at an unprecedented speed! No legacy systems, no multiple levels of approvals, no bureaucracy; all developers report directly to the CTO who is very hands-on. You are judged by what you deliver, not by the hours you do. It is up to you to make an impact! You will work alongside exceptionally sharp colleagues, learn how to write fail-safe code, and improve the performance and scalability of the trading system—a real challenge and a rare opportunity! We have flexible working arrangements; it’s the productivity that matters. What will you work on A great advantage of this position is that it is varied, and it is also up to you to shape it in the direction that matches your talents and company needs. The focus of the role would be to work on the global trading platform that spans across many continents, with real-time data capture, order entry on dozens of exchanges, robust connectivity, and built-in monitoring. You would be working on expanding and scaling up our trading platform, mainly using C++ and Python. All the workstations and servers are running Linux, with no Windows in trading and the development team. We also keep things simple and easy to understand wherever possible, which means designing scalable and robust C++ and Python code is a main skill. We will share more technical details in the interviews. You will have the opportunity to improve your knowledge of software optimizations, building robust large-scale systems, and understanding cryptocurrency trading. Hard Skills requirements Strong C++ skills are required - we will test Experience with looking under the hood to see how C++ standard libraries work - we will test Strong analytical skills - we will test Understanding of networking, CPU and memory model, assembly language - desirable Join our dynamic team and benefit from: Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally. Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments. A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway. A Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food. Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial. A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private health insurance. Note: Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. We offer UK work permits and help with relocation. Find out more: Website Twitter Linkedin Youtube View our open positions

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