About the Role

As a C++ / Rust Developer in the Connectivity, you will design and build high-performance systems around core trading and risk frameworks. Think of low-latency exchange connectivity, with future opportunities to explore FPGA-based solutions.

Your work directly impacts trading performance. You will help ensure systems accurately handle risk, process market data, and respond dynamically to changing market conditions. The organization is gradually adopting Rust and FPGA implementation is on the roadmap. Furthermore, they promote a culture of active collaboration, initiative and ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ and/or Rust code.
Build and maintain the technology connecting trading systems to exchanges and other market venues.
Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
Collaborate closely with colleagues from other teams to refine requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
Contribute to architectural decisions and system performance improvements.
Support containerized deployments (Kubernetes) and production environments.
Actively contribute to Agile ways of working.

Key Requirements

You're based in, or willing to relocate to, Amsterdam (from within Europe). Sponsorship (extension) can only be offered to candidates already based in The Netherlands.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
5+ years of professional experience in a relevant software engineering environment.
Experience with low-latency, parallel and/or distributed systems.
Full SDLC experience and comfortable with Agile and sprint planning.

Programming Languages / technologies:

C++: Minimum 4 years of professional experience (core requirement, unless you work with Rust).
Rust experience is a nice-to-have.
Bare-metal and/or FPGA experience (Connectivity team).

Skills & Mindset

Curious, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
Clear and effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Collaborative team player who shares knowledge and asks thoughtful questions.

Nice-to-have

Experience with Tbricks, Kubernetes and/or Jenkins.
Experience with embedded engineering and/or networking.
Experience in HFT / prop trading environments.

What's Offered

The chance to set up processes and help shape a global engineering.
Massive autonomy.
High stakes, high reward.
Geography expansion - potential to help open new office locations.
Always optimising - continuous improvement is part of the culture, not a project.

Compensation

Salary up to 109.2K base + bonus opportunities and 29 holidays.

Pension scheme.

Relocation support and sponsorship (only for candidates currently already based in Europe).

Hybrid work, with up to 40% (2 days per week) work from home.

Requirements

C++ Programming

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in C++ is a core requirement.

Low-latency Systems

Experience with low-latency, parallel and/or distributed systems is essential.

Agile Methodologies

Full SDLC experience and comfort with Agile and sprint planning is required.

Bachelor's Degree

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field is necessary.

Nice to Have

Rust Experience

Experience with Rust is considered a nice-to-have.

FPGA Knowledge

Experience with bare-metal and/or FPGA is beneficial.

Tbricks and Kubernetes

Familiarity with Tbricks, Kubernetes, and/or Jenkins is advantageous.

HFT Experience

Experience in high-frequency trading or prop trading environments is a plus.

Benefits

Autonomy

Massive autonomy in your role.

Relocation Support

Relocation support and sponsorship for candidates already based in Europe.

Hybrid Work

Opportunity to work hybrid with up to 40% remote work.

Pension Scheme

A pension scheme is provided.