Rust Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm is seeking Rust Engineers to join their new Quant Trading function. The role focuses on building ultra-low latency trading systems, optimizing performance, and collaborating closely with quantitative researchers. Ideal candidates will have strong Rust programming skills and experience in trading infrastructure.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Equity upside

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of performance-critical environments.
• Experience in HFT, trading infrastructure, or latency-sensitive systems.
• A collaborative mindset for working with quant researchers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ultra-low latency trading systems.
• Optimize system performance and support live trading.
• Maintain exchange connectivity across global venues.

Skills

Strong engineering skills in Rust

Collaboration

Understanding of low-level systems

Performance optimisation

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