Quantitative Developer (Rust)

Venture Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Search has partnered with a leading global crypto trading firm that is building an advanced high-frequency trading platform in Rust. You will join a newly formed quantitative trading team and contribute to design, development, and scaling of the next generation system.

You will work on algorithm development, system optimization, DeFi protocol integration, backtesting, and risk controls, while maintaining low latency and real-time monitoring.

Qualifications

• Strong programming capabilities with a focus on low-level development and performance optimization.
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing HFT or trading systems.
• Deep understanding of trading infrastructure, including order books and order state machines.
• Proficiency in Rust, or significant experience in C/C++ with exposure to Rust.
• Knowledge of crypto markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop trading algorithms for low-latency strategies.
• Build front-office trading systems for data processing and risk management.
• Integrate with DeFi protocols and real-time data feeds.
• Backtest trading models with historical data.
• Implement robust risk controls and stop-loss mechanisms.
• Maintain system monitoring and resolve operational issues.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Low-level development

Performance optimization

HFT experience

English (Fluent)

Job description

Venture Search has partnered with a leading global cutting-edge crypto trading firm, that are looking for a talented Quant Developer to join their newly formed quantitative trading team, playing a key role in building and scaling their next-generation high-frequency trading (HFT) platform, developed in Rust.

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside an industry-renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and development of trading systems that will shape the future of our clients firm. You’ll collaborate on a wide range of initiatives spanning algorithm development, system optimization, and integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Trading Algorithms: Design and refine low-latency, high-frequency trading strategies.
• Build Front-Office Trading Systems: Contribute to the development of core systems for data processing, risk management, live trading, and post-trade analysis.
• Integrate with DeFi Protocols: Onboard and process real-time data feeds from decentralized platforms.
• Backtest Strategies: Conduct historical analysis to evaluate and optimize trading models.
• Implement Risk Controls: Develop robust risk management features, including capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
• System Monitoring and Debugging: Maintain real-time trading systems and resolve operational issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• Strong programming capabilities with a focus on low-level development and performance optimization
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing HFT or trading systems
• Deep understanding of trading infrastructure, including order books and order state machines
• Proficiency in Rust, or significant experience in C/C++ with exposure to Rust (Note: all technical assessments and tasks will be conducted in Rust)
• Knowledge of crypto markets is a plus

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Curious, self-directed, and proactive
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent mathematical and analytical thinking
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English (professional working proficiency)