Senior C++ Engineer - Trading

Keyrock; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the digital asset space is seeking a talented Senior C++ Engineer with trading experience to join their Options High-Frequency Trading team. This role involves developing and optimizing low-latency trading systems using Rust and C++. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts to enhance trading strategies and improve system performance. With a fully remote setup and a commitment to innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge trading technology in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Rust and/or C++ with trading experience.
• Willingness to become an expert in Rust.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize low-latency options trading systems.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineers to enhance trading strategies.

Skills

Rust

C++

Trading experience

PostgreSQL

Low-Latency Options Trading

Tools

Node.js

Python

Job description

Keyrock - City of London, England, United Kingdom

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About Keyrock

Since 2017, we've grown into a leading entity in the digital asset space, known for our partnerships and innovation. Our team of over 180 members from 42 nationalities operates mainly remotely, with hubs in London, Brussels, and Singapore. We trade on more than 80 exchanges and are pioneers in adopting Rust for algorithmic trading. We also support Web3 startups and contribute to ecosystem growth through various initiatives.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our Options High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team. The technology stack includes Rust, Node.js, and Python. While proficiency in Rust is preferred, we welcome strong C++/C engineers eager to learn Rust. You will be responsible for improving trading infrastructure and system performance in a global, fully remote team, ideally based in European or US time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize low-latency options trading systems
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineers to enhance trading strategies
• Maintain and improve trading infrastructure for high performance and stability
• Design and implement scalable, resilient trading solutions
• Troubleshoot and enhance exchange connectivity and execution speed
• Support testing of critical trading components

Qualifications

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Rust and/or C++ (C background considered)
• Experience in a trading environment (HFT, Market Making, Prop Trading, etc.)
• Willingness to become an expert in Rust
• Experience with PostgreSQL and protobuf-based protocols or similar
• Exchange connectivity experience and/or FPGA technologies (preferred)
• Experience in Low-Latency Options Trading and systems (nice to have)

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Ownership & Reliability
• Initiative & Problem-Solving
• Operational Diligence
• Curiosity & Growth Mindset
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration
• Knowledge of latency optimization (SER) is highly valued

Our Philosophy & Recruitment Process

We value self-awareness and the right skills, seeking technology enthusiasts who are driven and collaborative. Our recruitment includes HR and technical interviews, a Rust challenge, and team meetings. We offer a competitive salary, flexible remote work, and a diverse, inclusive environment. Background checks are performed prior to hiring.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT

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