Rust Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm in the digital assets space seeks a Rust Engineer. This role focuses on building efficient trading infrastructure within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Rust or C++, complemented by an understanding of high-performance systems.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Equity upside

Qualifications

• Strong engineering skills in Rust or C++ with a genuine interest in Rust.
• Deep understanding of low-level systems and performance-critical environments.
• Experience in HFT or trading infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop ultra-low latency trading systems.
• Maintain exchange connectivity across global venues.
• Optimize systems-level performance.

Skills

Rust

C++

Low-level systems understanding

Performance tuning

Collaboration

Job description

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Rust Engineer: Crypto HFT - London (ideally) or Europe Remote

I'm currently partnered with a leading high-frequency trading (HFT) firm in the digital assets space that’s going through a major growth phase.

With multiple established offices, they’re now scaling a new Quant Trading function and looking for Junior and Senior engineers to help build the future of digital market-making.

This role is a core part of their mission to deliver the fastest, most reliable trading infrastructure in the space.

What you’ll work on:

• Ultra-low latency trading systems
• Building and maintaining exchange connectivity across global venues
• Systems-level performance optimisation and tuning
• Working closely with Quant Researchers to support live trading

What they’re looking for:

• Strong engineering skills in Rust (or C++ with a genuine interest in Rust)
• Deep understanding of low-level systems and performance-critical environments
• Experience in HFT, trading infrastructure, or latency-sensitive systems
• A collaborative mindset – you’ll be working with both quants and fellow engineers daily

The setup:

• Remote-first within Europe
• London preferred
• Highly competitive compensation with equity upside

Please apply here with an updated CV and I will be in contact