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As a Software Engineer, you will develop solutions for a cutting-edge trading system, enhance a petabyte-scale data platform, and apply engineering best practices.
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We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve.  Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

Engineering underpins our continued growth and success, and we are committed to recruiting and developing the world’s best Engineers.

Our teams develop and build tooling for a petabyte-scale compute farm; your code will exist at the cutting-edge underpinned by near infinite compute power.

Most of our systems are written in C# or Python, but we also have specialist teams using C++, Java and F#. We utilise modern web, distributed and big data technologies, which means we have a broad range of software engineering challenges for the right person.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Contributing to the evolution and successful operation of a world-class trading system

  • Designing and building solutions that drive value for our petabyte-scale data platform

  • Continuously exploring and developing solutions to improve data and compute throughput at scale

  • Demonstrating software engineering best practices

At the first stage, successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to discuss the specific teams that best align with your skills and experience.

Who are we looking for?

  • Intelligent, pragmatic and capable engineers with a genuine interest in technology
  • Proven ability to engineer high-quality software
  • Appreciation of good architecture and engineering best practices
  • End-to-end ownership of solutions: from articulation through to delivery
  • Good understanding of fundamental algorithms and data structures
  • An interest in finance and trading, and the challenges in this space
  • The ability to collaborate with and influence technical and non-technical colleagues from across the business
  • Effective decision-making skills with a focus on the mid to long term
  • Enjoy working as part of a software development team

Why should you apply?

  • Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
  • Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
  • 35 days’ annual leave
  • 9% company pension contributions
  • Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
  • Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section

Top Skills

Big Data Technologies
C#
C++
Distributed Technologies
F#
Java
Python
Web Technologies

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