Rust Developer

Huxley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier hedge fund in London is seeking a Rust Developer to enhance low-latency options trading systems. The role requires strong proficiency in Rust and a background in trading environments. You'll collaborate within a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative solutions for our advanced trading infrastructure. Ideal candidates are pragmatic problem solvers with a passion for building high-performance systems. Experience with SQL databases and familiarity with functional testing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong background in trading environments.
• Proficient in Rust.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Familiarity with functional and component testing.
• Experience in crypto exchange connectivity and/or FPGA technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in low-latency options HFT trading.
• Collaborate within a wider engineering team to support the trading infrastructure.
• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions, ensuring system reliability and scalability.

Skills

Rust

Trading environments

SQL databases

Functional and component testing

gRPC

Node.js

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Rust Developer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in London. For further information about this position please apply.

Role Overview

Top Tier Hedge Fund is looking for a skilled engineer with experience in Rust to join a Options HFT engineering team. You will be integral to enhancing our low‑latency options trading systems and supporting our advanced trading infrastructure.

As a Rust Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, where you'll contribute to the continuous improvement of our systems. Our ideal candidate is willing to become an expert in Rust and has a pragmatic approach to solving complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialize in low-latency options HFT trading.
• Collaborate within a wider engineering team to support the trading infrastructure.
• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions, ensuring system reliability and scalability.

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong background in trading environments.
• Proficient in Rust.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Familiarity with functional and component testing.
• Experience in crypto exchange connectivity and/or FPGA technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of gRPC and Node.js interaction is strongly preferred.
• Experience in High-Frequency Options Trading or low-latency options systems is advantageous but not required.

Competencies and Personal Traits

• Pragmatic problem solver with an innovative mindset.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in ambiguous situations.
• Collaborative, with a passion for building scalable, high‑performance systems.

To find out more about Huxley, please visit www.huxley.com

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales