Senior C++ Engineer - ArcticDB

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com.

* As at 31 March 2025

ArcticDB Engineer

ArcticDB is an open source, client side time series database written in C++ and Python, storing time-series data—such as the price history of a security—at scale, enabling the research and development of critical trading strategies for many financial businesses worldwide, including Man Group and Bloomberg.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated, product focused strong C++ engineer, preferably with extended Python experience. You will contribute to a modern C++ and Python codebase, built by experienced database engineers, while also engaging with stakeholders across the business to help develop ArcticDB into a state-of-the-art database solution.

 

Your challenges will be varied and may include:

• Developing the core ArcticDB database, which currently stores petabytes of data.
• Collaborating with users to define and enhance analytics capabilities in ArcticDB.
• Working with data at scale, including systems streaming over 3 billion ticks per day.
• Designing and deploying systems to ensure production resiliency for ArcticDB.

 

The Team

The ArcticDB team is a group of polyglot developers working with highly optimized C++20 and Python. We operate like a startup, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact to both the product and business.

 

Technology Skills

Essential

• Excellent C++ and Python skills.
• Interest in modern database and storage technologies with a willingness to learn more.
• Strong academic degree with high mathematical or computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics.
• Proficient on Linux

 

Advantageous

• Experience with modern Python data tools such as Pandas, NumPy and Spark
• An interest in financial markets and instruments
• Experience using modern cloud storage technologies such as S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com.

* As at 31 March 2025