Rust Developer | Crypto/Blockchain Trading Technology

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A profitable crypto tech company in London seeks a Rust Developer with a solid STEM background. The role offers autonomy and impact, working on projects intended to improve low-latency trading infrastructure. The fast-paced environment encourages ownership and equity participation in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Base Salary + Bonus + Equity

Qualifications

• Strong interest in blockchain and software development.
• Experience with low latency systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Enhance low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Optimize core engine performance.
• Develop features focused on transaction efficiency.

Skills

Proficient in Rust

Low-latency C++

Latency-sensitive system development

Multi-threaded coding

Scalable distributed systems

Database systems

Basic SQL

Linux/Unix

AWS

Git

Docker

Blockchain fundamentals

Education

Strong STEM background

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Rust Developer | Crypto/Blockchain Trading Technology, London (City of London)

Client: Selby Jennings

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 7

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Rust Developer | Crypto/Blockchain Trading Technology

Location: London, UK - 5 days a week in office required

Package: Base + Bonus + Equity

We are working closely with a profitable, venture-backed crypto tech company based in London, specializing in trading infrastructure and services within the decentralized finance sector. Our mission is to foster an open, transparent financial system through contributions to the Ethereum blockchain and beyond.

They seek a Software Engineer with a strong STEM background and a passion for software development. While experience with low latency systems, algorithmic trading, or MEV is advantageous, a strong interest in these areas is essential. Their culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and encourages ownership from day one - including equity!

You will play a crucial role in developing their core infrastructure, working closely with the founders, with significant autonomy and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance their low-latency trading infrastructure
• Optimize core engine performance and network infrastructure
• Develop new features focused on transaction efficiency and advanced trading systems

Skills:

• Proficient in Rust (or low-latency C++, looking for Rust exposure)
• Experience with latency-sensitive system development, multi-threaded coding, and scalable distributed systems
• Familiarity with concurrency, OOP, database systems, and basic SQL
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix, AWS, Git, Docker, EVM, and blockchain fundamentals