Senior C++ Backend Engineer - Low-Latency Trading Systems

Understanding Recruitment is seeking Senior C++ Engineers to join a global proprietary trading firm’s backend team. You’ll build and optimise low-latency infrastructure operating under real production load, focusing on performance, reliability, throughput, and scalability.

The role centers on core systems supporting live trading activity, including market data infrastructure and exchange connectivity. You’ll collaborate with trading and engineering teams to push performance and reliability to