Rust Developer

Our client is building a high-performance HFT platform in Rust and is looking for a Software Engineer with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience in crypto markets-ideally from a market-making environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop trading algorithms: Design and optimise low-latency, high-frequency trading strategies.
• Build front-office systems: Develop systems for algorithmic trading, including data ingestion, risk management, live trading, and post-trade analysis.
• Integrate with DeFi venues: Onboard real-time data feeds from decentralised finance protocols.
• Backtest models: Evaluate trading strategies using historical data and refine them for performance.
• Implement risk management: Build robust risk controls including stop-loss mechanisms and capital allocation limits.
• Monitor systems: Ensure real-time system stability and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience with Rust in a production environment (this is a must).
• Background in crypto trading, ideally with a market maker or HFT firm.
• 2+ years of experience building HFT or trading systems.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure, order books, and order state machines.
• Strong low-level programming and performance optimisation skills.

Who You Are

• Curious, autonomous, and highly motivated.
• Strong analytical and mathematical thinker.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English (professional proficiency).