Low Latency eTrading Engineer – C++ & Rust; Hybrid in NYC)

We are partnering with a Tier 1 investment bank on its Fixed Income eTrading platform, where next-generation systems are being written from the ground up in Rust. As a technology solutions provider, our engineering teams are delivering modern, high-performance infrastructure across both pricing/distribution and hedging/algorithmic trading.

We are partnering with a Tier 1 investment bank on its Fixed Income eTrading platform, where next-generation systems are being written from the ground up in Rust. As a technology solutions provider, our engineering teams are delivering modern, high-performance infrastructure across both pricing/distribution and hedging/algorithmic trading.
In this role, you will be embedded alongside our client's core eTrading engineers to build critical components at the heart of the new platform. You will apply hard-won low-latency C++ engineering principles to design, benchmark, and deploy low-latency eTrading systems in Rust, taking ownership of core delivery while examining and transitioning capabilities from existing C++ codebases.
Location: New York City, NY (hybrid - 3 days/week office attendance)

This role is ideal for a low-latency specialist who wants to build trading infrastructure properly from line one. The ground-up Rust mandate offers a rare opportunity to apply deep C++ performance instincts in a modern language free from legacy constraints. You will excel here if you thrive in a senior, engineering-focused team working close to the trading business.

• Greenfield Rust Engineering:
  Build core low-latency eTrading systems from the ground up in Rust.
• C++ Codebase Analysis:
  Examine and analyze existing C++ trading systems to guide system architecture and migration.
• Algorithmic Trading & Hedging:
  Develop high-frequency pricing, market distribution, and automated hedging capabilities.
• Latency Engineering:
  Treat performance as a first-class concern through disciplined profiling, benchmarking, memory layout optimization, and designing for predictable ultra-low latency.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with client eTrading engineers and the trading desk as the platform scales.

• Low-Latency C++ Foundations:
  Strong C++ background with proven experience engineering ultra-low-latency electronic trading systems.
• Rust Capability or Aptitude:
  Hands-on Rust experience, or a genuine enthusiasm and drive to master Rust for low-latency production applications.
• Mechanical Sympathy:
  Deep understanding of low-level fundamentals—memory layouts, cache efficiency, lock-free concurrency techniques, and performance profiling.
• Production Trading Systems:
  Proven track record building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical trading infrastructure.
• Autonomy & Communication:
  Clear communication skills with the independence to own complex technical tasks, design robust solutions, and drive execution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar field.

• Production Rust:
  Commercial experience deploying Rust services into production environments.
• Fixed Income Domain:
  Domain knowledge in Fixed Income or Rates—RFQ workflows, automated quoting, hedging strategies, or algorithmic execution.
• Greenfield Delivery:
  Experience taking greenfield trading platforms from initial architectural design through to live production deployment.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office
• Please note that all onboarding must…