Rust Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HFT firm in the digital assets sector seeks a Rust Engineer to join their expanding Quant Trading team. This remote-first role focuses on developing ultra-low latency trading systems and enhancing exchange connectivity. Ideal candidates will have strong Rust or C++ skills and experience in performance-critical environments. A competitive compensation package is offered, with equity upside and opportunities for collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Equity upside

Qualifications

• Strong engineering skills in Rust (or C++ with interest to learn Rust).
• Deep understanding of low-level systems in performance-critical environments.
• Experience in HFT, trading infrastructure, or latency-sensitive systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ultra-low latency trading systems.
• Support live trading in collaboration with Quant Researchers.
• Optimize and tune systems-level performance.

Skills

Rust

C++

Low-level systems understanding

High-frequency trading experience

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

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom