Software Engineer

Code Compass ?; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Feedback-driven culture

Autonomy and continuous learning

Central Zürich office

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Senior Rust Engineer in Zürich to join a high-performing team developing core architecture for ultra-low-latency trading systems. You will optimize existing strategies and implement new features in a performance-critical environment.

We value engineers who can deliver highly optimized, real-time software and collaborate with quantitative experts. The role is based in a centrally located Zürich office with opportunities for growth and learning.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong commercial experience in Rust (or similar system-level languages).
• Passion for real-time, highly optimized, low-latency systems.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Rust Engineer, you will work on the core architecture of ultra-low-latency trading systems.
• You will optimize existing strategies and build new, robust features from the ground up.

Skills

Rust

Linux

AWS

Financial derivatives

Job description

Our client, a leading tech company based in the heart of Zürich, is looking for a Rust Engineer to join their high-performing team. Specializing in next-generation trading strategies, they're pushing the boundaries of global markets with cutting-edge technology. If you're passionate about performance-critical software and want to shape the future, this is the role for you.

Key Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Rust (C++, C, or Zig are also valued)
• Solid understanding of Linux.
• Familiarity with AWS is a plus
• Knowledge of financial derivatives is an advantage

The Role:

As a Senior Rust Engineer, you'll work on the core architecture of ultra-low-latency trading systems. This includes optimizing existing strategies and building new, robust features from the ground up.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• Strong commercial experience in Rust (or similar system-level languages like C++ or C)
• A passion for building highly optimized, real-time systems

What’s in It for You?

• Work in an environment that values feedback, autonomy, and continuous learning
• Join a team of smart, driven engineers and quantitative experts
• Work from a centrally located office in Zürich.