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# Rust Quant Developer - Trading Systems - Major Hedge Fund

- **Company:** (capital Markets)
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Data Systems, Financial Software, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Linux Development, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815208173-rust-quant-developer-trading-systems-major-hedge-fund

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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