Quantitative Developer (Rust)

Venture Search

Greater London, UK

5 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

2 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Job source

www.collegerecruiter.com

Tech stack

Algorithmic Trading C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging Monitoring of Systems High-Frequency Trading Performance Tuning Data Processing State Machines Real Time Data

Job description

Develop Trading Algorithms: Design and refine low-latency, high-frequency trading strategies.
Build Front-Office Trading Systems: Contribute to the development of core systems for data processing, risk management, live trading, and post-trade analysis.
Integrate with DeFi Protocols: Onboard and process real-time data feeds from decentralized platforms.
Backtest Strategies: Conduct historical analysis to evaluate and optimize trading models.
Implement Risk Controls: Develop robust risk management features, including capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
System Monitoring and Debugging: Maintain real-time trading systems and resolve operational issues efficiently.

Requirements

Strong programming capabilities with a focus on low-level development and performance optimization
Minimum 2 years of experience developing HFT or trading systems
Deep understanding of trading infrastructure, including order books and order state machines
Proficiency in Rust, or significant experience in C/C++ with exposure to Rust (Note: all technical assessments and tasks will be conducted in Rust)
Knowledge of crypto markets is a plus

Preferred Skills & Attributes

Curious, self-directed, and proactive
Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Excellent mathematical and analytical thinking
Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Fluent in English (professional working proficiency)

About the company

Venture Search has partnered with a leading global cutting-edge crypto trading firm, that are looking for a talented Quant Developer to join their newly formed quantitative trading team, playing a key role in building and scaling their next-generation high-frequency trading (HFT) platform, developed in Rust.

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside an industry-renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and development of trading systems that will shape the future of our clients firm. You’ll collaborate on a wide range of initiatives spanning algorithm development, system optimization, and integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.