Rust Developer (Low-Latency Trading Systems) @ Hedge fund, Hong Kong

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Bonus package

Job summary

A hedge fund in Hong Kong is seeking a Rust Developer to design and operate low-latency trading systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in Rust or C++, with a deep understanding of concurrency and networking. The role involves close collaboration with traders to implement trading strategies, along with end-to-end system ownership. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced work environment are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Strong programming background in Rust or C++, ideally in front-office trading systems.
• Deep understanding of concurrency, networking, and performance profiling.
• Clean engineering practices: testing, documentation, and code reviews.
• Proficiency in testing and code reviews.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate low-latency trading systems and market data pipelines.
• Work closely with traders and researchers to productionize strategies from simulation to live trading.
• Own systems end-to-end: architecture, coding, reviews, CI/CD, monitoring, and on-call rotation.
• Profile and optimize performance across allocation, concurrency, I/O, and networking.
• Build systems that are robust, observable, and fault-tolerant.

Skills

Rust

C++

Concurrency

Networking

Performance profiling

Testing

Documentation

Code reviews

English fluency

Education

Degree in CS, EE, Math or equivalent experience

Equivalent experience

Job description

We’re Hiring: Rust Developer (Low-Latency Trading Systems)

Hong Kong | On-site | Visa Sponsorship Available

We are a hedge fund with a highly technical, 13-person team focused on systematic and algorithmic trading across both centralized and decentralized markets. We’re looking for a Rust Developer to help design and operate mission‑critical, low‑latency trading infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and operate low‑latency trading systems, market data pipelines, and exchange connectivity
• Work closely with traders and researchers to productionize strategies from simulation to live trading
• Own systems end‑to‑end: architecture, coding, reviews, CI/CD, monitoring, and on‑call rotation
• Profile and optimize performance across allocation, concurrency, I/O, and networking
• Build systems that are robust, observable, and fault‑tolerant

What We’re Looking For

• Strong programming background in Rust or C++, ideally in front‑office trading systems
• Deep understanding of concurrency, networking, and performance profiling
• Clean engineering practices: testing, documentation, and code reviews
• Degree in CS, EE, Math, or equivalent experience
• Fluent English

If your Rust experience is limited but you’re a strong C++ engineer with clear Rust enthusiasm (projects, learning track), we’d still love to hear from you.

Incentives

Our client offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits including health benefits and a bonus package, working in a fast paced environment.

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