Lead Software Engineer

1 hour ago

London, United KingdomStaff+

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain low-latency order routers connecting to exchanges, brokers, system integrators, and other liquidity sources.
Design and implement software for new markets, exchange-driven upgrades, new requirements, and production break-fixes.
Participate in the full project lifecycle from requirements and design through deployment and ongoing support.
Perform exchange certification, regression testing, application configuration, and deployment, including occasional weekend work with time off in lieu.
Support existing production infrastructure and contribute to modernization of the Exchange Connectivity platform and adoption of agentic tooling.
Provide L3 support and translate FIX messages into exchange-specific protocols.
Communicate with product leads, business units, and technical teams to coordinate projects and improve technology solutions.
Manage multiple functions and guide junior staff and initiatives.

At least 6 years of relevant experience.
Strong C++ knowledge and advanced expertise in low-latency or high-performance engineering.
In-depth understanding of object-oriented principles, design patterns, and threading techniques.
Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and with distributed applications in a service-based architecture.
Subject matter expertise in exchange-specific protocols, certification processes, regulatory requirements, and production operations.
Understanding of AI and machine-learning applications.
Ability to collaborate, multitask, stay organized, manage multiple functions, and guide junior staff and initiatives.

Flexible working arrangements are available.
Occasional weekend work may be required, with days off in lieu.
Morgan Stanley offers comprehensive employee benefits and perks for employees and their families.
The company supports career mobility, diversity and inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

10,000+ employees