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

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

Job summary

A leading trading technology company seeks a hands-on Engineering Manager to drive growth in Watford. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader fluent in Rust and passionate about building low-latency systems while managing and inspiring a team. This is a unique opportunity to shape infrastructure and make a significant impact as the company expands into new markets.

Benefits

Meaningful equity stake

Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, pension, wellness allowance)

Generous vacation

Additional perks

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong systems programming background (Rust preferred, C++ or Java).
• Proven leadership and ability to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3+ engineers in developing core product.
• Engage in hands-on development of low-latency distributed systems.
• Shape critical infrastructure addressing scalability and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Systems Programming

Rust

C++

Java

Job description

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

Client: Realm

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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 expanding into European markets. They’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to drive their next growth phase.

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

You’ll engage in hands-on development of low-latency, distributed systems using Rust, while also developing a broader leadership role as the team grows. This is an opportunity to shape critical infrastructure, addressing challenges like scalability, client integrations, and regulatory compliance—part of an ambitious roadmap across new geographies and domains.

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with strong systems programming background (Rust preferred, C++ ideal, or Java expertise welcome)
• Proven leadership and ability to inspire teams
• A pragmatic problem-solver thriving in fast-paced environments
• Bonus but not essential: Financial markets knowledge—strong technical skills are paramount

Standouts if you have experience 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 additional 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 passionate about systems-level work and a proven track record, please apply here!