Quantitative Developer - Crypto (C++)

NJF Global Holdings Ltd
Greater London
1 month ago
Applications closed

Job Description

šŸš€ Quantitative Developer – Crypto (C++) | Systematic Trading | DeFi & On-Chain Data


I’m currently partnered with a top-tier global quantitative & systematic trading firm that is scaling its Crypto engineering and research group. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact quant technology team building the next generation of systematic crypto trading systems.


If you’re passionate about C++, crypto markets, and designing ultra-robust trading infrastructure, this one stands out.


⭐ The Role

As a key member of the Crypto desk, you will:

  • Build and enhance the quant technology stack that powers systematic crypto trading.
  • Develop front-office systems across the entire pipeline: data ingestion, risk, live trading, post-trade, and core infrastructure.
  • Work hand-in-hand with traders and quants to deploy, support, and automate 24/7 crypto strategies.
  • Contribute to both greenfield development and the evolution of an already sophisticated, high-throughput tech stack.

šŸŽÆ What They’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Expert-level

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