Rust Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm seeks a Rust Engineer to develop ultra-low latency trading systems. You will work with Quants and engineers, optimizing performance and maintaining exchange connectivity. Ideal candidates possess strong Rust skills and experience in HFT environments.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation with equity upside

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop ultra-low latency trading systems.
• Maintain exchange connectivity across global venues.
• Support live trading with Quant Researchers.

Skills

Rust

C++

Systems-level performance optimisation

Collaborative mindset

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