Rust Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm is seeking both Junior and Senior Rust Engineers to join their growing Quant Trading function. This remote-friendly role is focused on developing ultra-low latency systems and optimizing performance for digital market-making. Candidates should have strong skills in Rust or C++, solid understanding of trading infrastructure, and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation with equity upside

Qualifications

• Strong engineering skills in Rust or C++.
• Deep understanding of low-level systems.
• Experience in HFT or latency-sensitive systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on ultra-low latency trading systems.
• Build and maintain exchange connectivity.
• Support live trading with Quant Researchers.

Skills

Rust

C++

Systems-level performance optimisation

Low-level systems understanding

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