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Quantitative Developer – C++ (Options Execution)

A software role in the options execution team, embedded in the trading desk. It spans low-latency execution engines, research tooling and analytics infrastructure.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Develop parts of the low-latency options execution engine
Build research platform features used by quants
Add analytics tooling for traders
Ship changes quickly with direct desk feedback

What they ask for

Required

Modern C++
Python
Computer science fundamentals
Understanding of CPU, memory, OS and networking
Clear technical communication
Ownership of projects end to end

Education: No degree level stated.
Experience: Not stated
Languages and tools: C++
Python
Markets: options

How to prepare

Write a small order-book simulator in modern C++
Learn how CPU caches and memory layout affect speed
Study options market structure and quoting basics
Profile a C++ program and fix a hot spot

What to study

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SelfMadeQuant wrote this summary from the employer’s public posting, last checked 6 November 2026. SelfMadeQuant isn’t affiliated with Qube Research & Technologies and doesn’t handle applications.