C++ Quant Developer

Position Overview and Company Information

Wintermute is a well-established firm in the digital asset trading industry. We specialize in providing algorithmic liquidity across various cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, offering a wide range of OTC trading solutions. Additionally, we lend support to prominent blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions making their forays into the crypto space. Wintermute also encompasses Wintermute Ventures, an arm focused on investing in early-stage DeFi projects. We were founded in 2017 by industry leaders who have successfully navigated through upswings and downturns in the crypto domain. Our unique culture combines the strengths of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets with the innovativeness and entrepreneurial spirit of technology startups. We are dedicated to blockchain's potential for transformation and view digital assets as more than just another asset class. At Wintermute, we maintain a long-term perspective on the digital asset market and aim to take a leadership position in creating an innovative and compliant market. Read more here.

Working at Wintermute

We are seeking a C++ Quant Developer who possesses a strong passion for technology. The ideal candidate should have an interest in the intricacies of computer hardware and proficiency in designing and implementing large-scale systems, as well as robust data infrastructure. If you enjoy delving into the inner workings of technology and have a solid understanding of data structures, along with experience in developing client-server network applications and optimizing code for high performance, we would love to hear from you. We value both personal and commercial experience, and having a graduate-level mathematics background is a must, with a PhD not being uncommon among our Quant Developers. Furthermore, an interest in algorithmic and quantitative trading is seen as an asset.

Working at Wintermute provides an opportunity for growth and the ability to make a direct impact on our trading activities. You will be involved in developing and enhancing all aspects of our trading platform, data infrastructure, and related software. You will have access to guidance and advice from experienced developers and traders, including our founders. From day one, you will enjoy a considerable level of independence and responsibility, facilitating rapid growth and learning opportunities. We have a flat hierarchy and no complicated approval processes—our developers report directly to the CTO, who is actively involved. You will be challenged to work alongside exceptionally talented colleagues, learning how to write fail-safe code, improve performance and scalability of our trading system, and make a genuine impact. While productivity is paramount, we do expect you to be in the office for at least several days a week in order to collaborate with the team. Our office includes a gym and provides unlimited food and drinks, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant work environment.

Responsibilities

As a C++ Quant Developer at Wintermute, your role will be diverse, with opportunities to shape it according to your strengths and our company's requirements. Your primary focus will be on building data infrastructure to elevate our analytics capabilities and support the scaling of quantitative trading. You may also be involved in upgrading major components of our trading system, designing new applications from scratch, and implementing pricing models. Further technical details will be shared during interviews. This position offers the chance to enhance your knowledge of software optimizations, develop robust large-scale systems, and gain insight into cryptocurrency trading.

Hard Skills Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience with C++ (subject to testing)
• Strong understanding of networking and hands-on experience implementing client-server connections (subject to testing)
• Experience exploring the inner workings of C++ standard libraries (subject to testing)
• Excellent analytical skills (subject to testing)

Wintermute Offer

• An outstanding opportunity to work on interesting projects and assume a level of responsibility and ownership that would be difficult to find elsewhere in the industry or at other trading firms
• Joining one of the top CeFi teams globally, known for strength and success
• A corporate culture that is informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional, collaborative, and entrepreneurial
• An innovative office space in central London with a fun sci-fi theme
• While fully remote candidates will not be considered, we do offer flexibility in terms of working from home and working hours
• In addition to competitive base pay, we offer substantial performance-based bonuses
• Standard perks such as pension, private health insurance, and free food are also included, although they should not be the sole reason for considering joining us
• We provide UK work permits and assistance with relocation

Contact Us If You

• Love coding and problem-solving, and thrive on seeing your creations come to life
• Possess a passion for building things
• Have a natural curiosity about algorithmic trading and financial markets
• Are ambitious, hardworking, determined, and yet humble, with a willingness to learn
• Value a meritocratic environment that rewards based on results and output