Rust Quantitative Developer (HFT)

About the Role

The Rust Quantitative Developer will play a crucial role in building and scaling a high-frequency trading platform at a leading crypto trading firm. This position involves developing trading algorithms, integrating with decentralized finance protocols, and optimizing trading systems while collaborating with industry experts.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).