Rust Developer | Crypto/Blockchain Trading Technology

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and profitable crypto tech company in London as a Rust Developer! This innovative firm is dedicated to revolutionizing trading infrastructure within the decentralized finance sector. You'll collaborate closely with founders, enhancing low-latency systems and optimizing performance while enjoying significant autonomy. If you have a strong STEM background and a passion for software development, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, equity-driven environment. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of finance through technology!

Qualifications

• Strong STEM background with a passion for software development.
• Experience in low latency systems and algorithmic trading is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rust

C++

Multi-threaded coding

Scalable distributed systems

Database systems

SQL

Linux/Unix

AWS

Git

Docker

Blockchain fundamentals

Education

STEM degree

Tools

AWS

Git

Docker

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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: 4

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

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 developing trading infrastructure and services within the decentralized finance sector. Our mission is to foster an open, transparent financial system through their 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'll play a crucial role in developing their core infrastructure, working closely with the founders and having 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