Rust Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm is seeking a Rust Engineer to enhance their trading infrastructure. This role focuses on ultra-low latency systems and building crucial exchange connectivity, with opportunities for junior and senior engineers to collaborate with quant researchers and maximize performance. Remote work is preferred, promoting flexibility within Europe.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Equity upside

Qualifications

• Experience in HFT or low-latency environments is preferred.
• Strong skills in Rust or C++ with interest in Rust.
• Ability to work alongside Quant Researchers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ultra-low latency trading systems.
• Ensure performance optimisation and tuning is applied.
• Collaborate closely with Quant Researchers for live trading support.

Skills

Engineering skills in Rust

Low-level systems understanding

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