Squarepoint

1 Job

1,714 Employees

About the Company

Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.

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Company Name: Squarepoint
Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Description: Job Title: Software Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, and optimize high‑performance C++ components for Squarepoint’s trading risk platform, ensuring low‑latency trade capture, position management, P&L computation, inventory handling, and order routing. Collaborate in a global, service‑oriented architecture transition. Expectations: Deliver reliable, efficient code that meets performance targets; adhere to coding standards and best practices; actively contribute to architecture discussions; maintain clear documentation; meet sprint commitments; communicate progress and challenges effectively. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, test, and maintain C++ modules for risk platform services. • Optimize data processing pipelines for real‑time, high‑volume trading data. • Integrate and manage messaging systems (Kafka, AMPS, QPID) for data propagation. • Participate in the migration to a microservices‑based architecture. • Profile, debug, and tune performance‑critical code. • Collaborate with QA, ops, and data teams to ensure system reliability. • Write unit and integration tests; maintain CI/CD pipelines. • Monitor production environments and troubleshoot incidents. • Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge. Required Skills: • 4+ years of Linux‑based C++ (modern C++17/20) development. • Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and memory management. • Experience with high‑performance, low‑latency systems. • Familiarity with messaging middleware (Kafka, AMPS, QPID). • Scripting proficiency in Python and Bash; knowledge of KDB+/q is a plus. • Strong communication and teamwork abilities. • Self‑driven problem‑solving mindset. • Experience with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing frameworks. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • Relevant certifications (e.g., C++ or Linux Foundation) are desirable but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

09-01-2026