Rust Engineer - Trading

Keyrock WorkFromHome

Stellenbeschreibung:

Rust Engineer – Trading

Keyrock is a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation. Founded in 2017, our team now spans 42 nationalities across the globe, working remotely with occasional hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore and Paris.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and our services include market making, options trading, high‑frequency trading, OTC and DeFi trading desks. We champion Rust for algorithmic trading and support Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program.

Mission Statement

We are seeking a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our core Market Making Services team. Our stack consists of Rust, Node.js and Python; while Rust proficiency is preferred, strong C++/C engineers eager to master Rust are welcome. This role is open to candidates located in European or US time zones.

Job Description

Develop and optimise low‑latency options trading systems
Collaborate with quants, traders and engineers to enhance trading strategies
Maintain and improve trading infrastructure, ensuring high performance and stability
Design and implement efficient, scalable, and resilient trading solutions
Troubleshoot and enhance exchange connectivity and execution speed
Support functional and component testing for critical trading components

Background and Experience

Technical Skills & Experience

Strong experience in Rust and/or C++ (C background also considered)
Prior experience in a trading environment (HFT, Market Making, Prop Trading, or similar)
Eagerness to become an expert in Rust (if not already)
Experience with protobuf‑based protocols or similar
Exchange connectivity experience (strongly preferred)
Experience in High‑Frequency Options Trading and low‑latency systems (nice to have)

Soft Skills & Competencies

Ownership & Reliability – take full responsibility for your work, writing high‑quality code, meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.
Initiative & Problem‑Solving – approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset, making independent judgments and driving solutions.
Operational Diligence – respond strategically to technical and operational challenges, ensuring a robust trading infrastructure.
Curiosity & Growth Mindset – continuously improve your technical skills and stay ahead of industry trends.
Excellent Communication Skills – collaborate within a fully remote global team.

Our Recruitment Philosophy

We value self‑awareness and powerful communication skills. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand their career goals and are capable of acting with ownership and delivering scalable outcomes.

Our Offer

A competitive salary package
Autonomy in time management with flexible working hours and remote work
The freedom to create an entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team seeking excellence

We are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. Employees of all backgrounds are welcome; hiring, rewarding and promotion are based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business, we perform background checks on all potential employees. Passing these checks is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.