Quantitative Developer (Low Latency) EMEA (F/M/D)

Flowdesk; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Flowdesk as a Quantitative Developer and play a pivotal role in building and scaling a new high-frequency trading platform. You will develop trading algorithms, integrate with DeFi venues, and implement risk management strategies in a dynamic and innovative environment. With a focus on Rust programming, this position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a collaborative international team.

Benefits

100% health coverage

Top of the range equipment

Team events and offsites

Gym memberships coming soon

Qualifications

• 2+ years coding HFT systems or trading system development.
• Solid understanding of order books and state machines.
• Familiarity with crypto markets is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve trading algorithms for low-latency trading.
• Build systems for algorithmic trading including data and risk management.
• Monitor systems in real-time and debug issues.

Skills

Programming talent

Low-level development

Performance optimization

Strong maths and analytical skills

Tools

Rust

C/C++

Job description

Quantitative Developer (Low Latency) EMEA (F/M/D)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed quant trading team at an innovative crypto trading firm? As a Quant Developer, you will play a pivotal role in building and scaling our new HFT platform developed in Rust. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing trading algorithms, including those for low-latency, high-frequency trading
• Building front-office systems for algorithmic trading, data, risk management, and post-trade processes
• Integrating real-time data feeds from DeFi protocols
• Backtesting models on historical data to evaluate and improve their performance
• Implementing risk management mechanisms such as stop-loss and capital limits
• Monitoring systems in real time and debugging issues

Flowdesk, founded in 2020, is a global technology and crypto financial services firm aiming to become a major tech provider in the crypto space. The team is led by a renowned HFT expert with extensive experience in profitable trading desks.

Location: Remote or hybrid (London, Paris, Singapore)

Requirements

• Exceptional programming talent with a focus on performance optimization
• At least 2+ years experience in coding HFT or trading systems
• Deep understanding of order books and state machines
• Proficiency in Rust (or C/C++ with prior Rust experience)
• Familiarity with crypto markets is a plus

Skills and Personality

• Curious, autonomous, and highly motivated
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Professional English proficiency

Company Culture & Values

• Ambition, Ownership, Humility, Collaboration

Benefits

• International environment with English as the main language
• 100% health coverage
• Top-tier equipment (MacBook, 4K monitor, headphones, etc.)
• Team events, offsites, and upcoming benefits like gym memberships and international mobility

Recruitment Process

If interested, apply and tell us why we should meet in your cover letter. The process includes:

• HR interview (30 mins)
• Technical interview (30 mins)
• Take-home assignment + live coding (60 mins)
• Meet with Head of People and Head of Department (30 mins each)

This is an opportunity to discuss your career path and expectations in a collaborative environment.