Rust Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm is hiring a Rust Engineer to enhance their digital market-making capabilities. The role involves developing ultra-low latency trading systems and optimizing performance in a collaborative environment, preferably based in London or remote within Europe.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation with equity upside

Remote-first working environment

Qualifications

• Strong engineering skills in Rust or C++.
• Experience in HFT or performance-critical environments.
• Collaborative mindset with quants and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ultra-low latency trading systems.
• Support live trading with Quant Researchers.
• Optimize system performance.

Skills

Engineering skills in Rust

Collaboration

Understanding of low-level systems

Performance optimization

Job description

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Client:

Albert Bow

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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