Quantitative Developer; Rust
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-28
Listing for:
Venture Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Data Scientist -
IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London
Venture Search has partnered with a leading global cutting-edge crypto trading firm, that are looking for a talented Quant Developer to join their newly formed quantitative trading team, playing a key role in building and scaling their next-generation high-frequency trading (HFT) platform, developed in Rust.
This is a rare opportunity to work alongside an industry-renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and development of trading systems that will shape the future of our clients firm. You’ll collaborate on a wide range of initiatives spanning algorithm development, system optimization, and integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
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
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Onboard and process real-time data feeds from decentralized platforms. - Backtest Strategies
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Conduct historical analysis to evaluate and optimize trading models. - Implement Risk Controls
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Develop robust risk management features, including capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms. - System Monitoring and Debugging
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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)
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