Backend Rust Engineer - Trading

Backend Rust Engineer - Options Trading

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We are looking for a Rust OR C++ Engineer with extensive (HFT) Trading Systems experience. The technology stack is primarily Rust (backend), Type Script (UI), and Python (data). If you are not already proficient in Rust, you must be willing to become an expert. Candidates from C++/C backgrounds are also welcome.

You will be joining our small but rapidly growing Options Business Unit’s fully remote engineering team, building out and improving our low‑latency options trading system. You’ll have the opportunity to solve interesting business problems with a high impact on our bottom line. We look for candidates in either Asian or European time‑zones.

• Very strong on scalable systems architecture and simple extendable APIs.
• Experience with low‑latency and/or option trading is highly valued.
• Capable of working in a wider team environment, in a globally remote async team.
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving through iterations, balancing business requirements with a long‑term technical vision.
• Complete ownership from gathering initial requirements all the way to deployment.
• Operational mindset, understanding infrastructure and deployments.
• Expert low‑latency and/or data‑heavy (trading) systems experience (5+ years).
• Very strong experience with either Rust and/or C/C++.
• Willingness to become an expert in Rust (if not already).
• Experience with unit and integration testing, or equivalent functional testing approaches.
• Options Trading knowledge or a keen interest is considered essential.
• Previous experience with exchange connectivity and/or FPGA technologies is valuable.
• Experience with Postgre
  
  SQL databases and protobuf‑based protocols, or similar technologies, is considered essential.

• Problem solving and pragmatic approach to system design and implementation.
• Entrepreneurial, “big picture” architectural thinking, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with a team‑player mindset collaborating within a fully remote global team.

• Initial HR interview
• Interview with the heads of the Options business unit
• Technical challenge (home‑work type, not a live coding challenge or pair programming)
• Challenge debrief (discussion where you present your solution and receive feedback)
• Offer

• A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer).
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely.
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence.

As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non‑discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees; passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.