Engineering Manager - Rust (£250-300k cash comp)

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 154,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology company seeks an Engineering Manager to spearhead their growth in Europe. This hands-on role in hybrid work involves leading a team, developing low-latency web systems using Rust, and shaping vital infrastructure. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and extensive software engineering experience, particularly in systems programming.

Benefits

Equity stake

Cash bonus

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and wellness allowance

Generous vacation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on Rust or similar.
• Strong ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to build and refine core products.
• Engage in hands-on development of distributed systems.
• Shape critical infrastructure while tackling scalability and regulatory challenges.

Skills

Systems programming

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

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Engineering Manager - Rust (£250-300k cash comp), south west london

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Client:

Realm

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Engineering Manager – Core Product & Application

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £154,000 - £200,000 + c 50% Bonus + Equity + Benefits

We are partnered exclusively with a venture backed trading technology company that’s transformed a bold vision into a platform processing billions of transactions daily. Starting as a tight-knit team, they’ve scaled to handle ~120M transactions daily in the US and are now gearing up to expand into European markets. They’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to drive their next phase of growth.

In this role, you’ll lead a lean, high-performing team—kicking off with 3+ engineers in London—to build and refine a core product that demands precision and speed (think execution times in milliseconds).

You’ll dive into hands-on development of low-latency, distributed systems using Rust, while also building a broader leadership-focused role as the team expands. This is a chance to shape a critical piece of infrastructure from the ground up, tackling challenges like scalability, client integrations, and regulatory demands—all part of an ambitious roadmap spanning new geographies and domains.

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in systems programming (Rust preferred, C++ ideal, or Java expertise welcome)
• Proven ability to lead & inspire
• A pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Bonus but not essential: Financial markets knowledge—strong technical chops matter most

Stand outs if you have worked with but not essential:

• SBE
• Aeron
• Fix Protocol and Equities

What’s On Offer:

• Meaningful equity stake + cash bonus
• Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, pension, wellness allowance)
• Hybrid work model, generous vacation, and added perks

Interview Process:

• 1-hour technical screening with the CTO
• 2-4 hour take-home coding challenge
• Final round with Executive Leadership

This is a rare opportunity to join a company at a pivotal moment, working on a core product that powers their success. If you’re an engineering leader with a passion for systems-level work and a track record of getting things done, then please apply here!