Rust Quant Developer - Trading Systems - Major Hedge Fund

Capital Markets Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial recruitment agency is looking for a Rust Quant Developer to help develop a new systematic trading platform for a top hedge fund. This role offers collaboration with a talented team, exposure to all aspects of quantitative trading, and a chance to work on high-quality machine learning systems. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of Rust and Python experience, and strong skills in Linux and SQL. Competitive compensation packages are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of hands-on experience with Rust and Python.
• 3+ years of financial software engineering experience.
• CQF certification is a bonus.
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
• CQF certification is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traders and quant developers to build a trading platform.
• Work closely with Quant Researchers and Traders to optimize strategies.
• Develop high-quality Machine Learning pipelines and analytics systems.

Skills

Rust programming

Python programming

Linux development

SQL

Education

BS in Computer Science or related quantitative discipline

Tools

n/a

Job description

Overview

Rust Quant Developer - Trading Systems - Major Hedge Fund

Our client, a major Quantitative Hedge fund, is looking to hire a Rust Software Engineer / Quantitative Developer to help develop a new systematic trading platform. This is a greenfield project and offers exposure to all aspects of the quantitative trading business. The role provides the opportunity to join a world-class trading firm, collaborate with an exceptionally talented team, and earn market-leading compensation packages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traders and quant developers to build out a real-time trading platform / execution system using Rust and Python
• Work closely with Quant Researchers and Traders to optimise trading strategies
• Develop high-quality Machine Learning pipelines, market data and analytics systems

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of hands-on experience with Rust and Python
• 3+ years of financial software engineering experience
• Strong Linux development and SQL skillset
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
• CQF certification is a bonus

Compensation & Contact

This range is provided by Capital Markets Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

To discuss the role in confidence, please reach out to Rhys at [e-mail]