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

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 154,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading venture backed trading technology company as an Engineering Manager in London. Lead a high-performing team while focusing on hands-on development of distributed systems using Rust. This role presents an exciting opportunity to drive growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Meaningful equity stake

Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, pension, wellness allowance)

Generous vacation

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience in developing high-performance systems.
• Experience leading and inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to develop a core product.
• Hands-on development of low-latency systems.
• Shape infrastructure addressing scalability and client integration.

Skills

Systems Programming

Leadership

Distributed Systems

Problem Solving

Tools

Rust

C++

Java

Job description

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 , C++ ideal, or Java expertise welcome)
• Proven ability to lead & inspire
• Hands-on experience building distributed, high-performance systems
• 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:

• Base salary: £150k - £200k GBP
• Meaningful equity stake + cash bonus
• Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, pension, wellness allowance)
• Hybrid work model, generous vacation, and added perks

Interview Process:

1. 1-hour technical screening with the CTO
2. Team meet-and-greet
3. 2-4 hour take-home coding challenge
4. 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!