Rust Engineer (High-Performance Trading & Connectivity)
Remote
Our client are a small, focused, and exceptionally competitive proprietary trading firm specialising in high-performance on-chain trading. Unlike larger institutions with multiple layers of hierarchy, they operate as a tight-knit group of engineers and quants who work collaboratively to push the boundaries of speed and efficiency. Their edge lies in deep, hands-on engineering-ranging from networking optimisation's to advanced data pipelines-where performance truly matters.
Their Mission: To dominate on-chain markets through superior technology, aggressive innovation, and a relentless drive for efficiency. They believe in leveraging every competitive advantage possible, from complex HPC solutions to optimising lower-level code in C, Rust, and Python.
Role Overview You will develop and maintain Rust-based components for their low-latency trading system, including connectors to both centralised and decentralised exchange infrastructures. You'll also help build robust systems for order management, state machines, and cross-region communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Implement: Create new Rust modules for high-performance trading, prioritising reliability, speed, and code clarity.
- Connectivity: Implement robust and secure interfaces for exchange or node integrations, ensuring minimal latency and high throughput.
- Cross-Language Integration: Work closely with C and Python developers to seamlessly incorporate Rust components into their overall stack.
- Systems Architecture: Contribute to broader design decisions, including messaging protocols, data persistence, and HPC strategies.
Required Skills & Experience
- Expertise in Rust: Proficiency in safe concurrency, memory safety, and performance tuning.
- System-Level Programming: Familiarity with networking protocols, IPC, and low-level OS concepts.
- High-Availability Systems: Experience building resilient services that handle large volumes of data and transactions.
- Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience building trading gateways or real-time streaming systems.
- Knowledge of blockchain clients or node integrations.
- Exposure to CeFi/DeFi trading protocols and order book mechanics.
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