# Quantitative Developer HFT

> Queueco · London, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-28

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Queueco is looking for a talented Quantitative Developer specialising in High-Frequency Trading (HFT) to join our small team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and enhancing our trading engines and systems to drive performance and efficiency.

You will work closely with traders and researchers to understand exchange architectures, protocols, market data and order entry APIs. You are able to translate this understanding into our low-latency solutions to profitably trade on the largest exchanges. This position requires a strong focus and immaculate attention to detail, exceptional programming skills, and ideally a passion for financial markets.

**Please note that this is an onsite role, and remote work options are not available.**

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Design, develop, and optimise low latency trading systems
-   Implement and maintain robust trading systems requiring 24/7 high reliability, resilience and performance
-   Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate observations into practical implementations
-   Measure and analyse performance metrics to enhance trading process

**Required Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field
-   4+ years of professional experience in software development
-   2+ years of experience in performance-oriented domains (HFT, gaming, telecom...)
-   Ability to analyse data and come to your own conclusions how to improve the right parts of the system
-   Strong programming skills in compiled languages
-   Practical application of fundamental algorithms and data structures
-   Experience with performance optimization techniques
-   Ability and willingness to work in a highly collaborative high performance cross-functional team

**We Also Value**

-   Understanding of financial markets and trading concepts
-   Experience in writing performance-optimised code in Java, Rust, Golang, C++ or C#
-   Experience in quantitative development within the HFT space
-   Desire to learn new languages and technologies

Join us at Queueco, where your contributions will have a direct impact on our trading success!

## Benefits

-   Competitive base salary
-   Discretionary bonus scheme
-   Private health insurance
-   Pension scheme contributions
-   Free Friday lunches, drinks and snacks
-   Conference & training budget
-   Central London office

If the above job description excites you please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter that clearly outlines the reason why you apply and what makes you a great fit for the role.

## Apply

[Apply at Queueco](https://apply.workable.com/queueco/j/6926A83DEE/apply)

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