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# Remote Quantitative Software Engineer (Rust/C++)

- **Company:** Keyrock
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Low Latency
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-quantitative-software-engineer-rust-c-edinburgh/2835147251-2/

## About the Role

* A minimum of 5 years focussed on developing components within front-office trading systems
 * Proven ability in designing robust systems and optimising for minimal latency
 * Direct experience working with Crypto, Foreign Exchange (FX), or equity products
 * Strong proficiency in Rust and Python
 * A solid mathematical background
 * The drive and capability to own initiatives from initial idea through to successful completion and iteration
 * Prior involvement in pricing strategies and their practical application in trading
 * Expertise in the realm of quantitative research and machine learning
 * Demonstrable experience in developing and deploying low-latency solutions

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who's driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

## Description

We're seeking a skilled Quantitative Rust Engineer ready to shape the trajectory of our Prop Trading desk. You'll be embedded within our trading team, taking the lead in designing and improving essential infrastructure for trade execution, signal generation, model development, and strategy validation through backtesting. This is a perfect role for a proactive individual who excels in a rapidly evolving landscape and is passionate about pioneering new solutions.

 * Working close with traders to develop new market making algo will require 2 days a week in person face time with traders., * You'll drive the full software development process for trading strategies: defining engineering needs and implementing new strategies, and then actively managing their live performance against backtested results.
 * Collaborate closely with the business, constantly exchanging ideas with traders to implement new features and improve our established strategies.
 * You will be the dedicated specialist responsible for pioneering trading strategies.


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