Rust Engineer - Trading
Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2025-12-01
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Blockchain / Web3
Rust Engineer - Trading
Keyrock is a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space, renowned for its partnerships and innovation. With over 180 team members worldwide spanning 42 nationalities, we operate as a remote‑first organization with hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore, and Paris. As a market‑maker on more than 80 exchanges, our services include market making, options trading, high‑frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.
We are pioneers in using Rust for algorithmic trading and support Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program.
We are seeking a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our core Market Making Services team. The engineering stack is built on Rust, Node.js, and Python. Rust proficiency is preferred, but we welcome strong C++/C engineers eager to master Rust.
Responsibilities- 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
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, write high‑quality code, meet deadlines, and proactively address issues.
- Initiative & problem‑solving – approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset and drive solutions independently.
- Operational diligence – respond strategically to technical and operational challenges, ensuring robust infrastructure.
- Curiosity & growth mindset – continuously improve technical skills, stay ahead of trends, and explore new technologies.
- Excellent communication – collaborate within a fully remote global team.
- A competitive salary package
- Autonomy in time management thanks to flexible hours and remote work opportunities
- The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience as part of a high‑performing team
We are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds and hire, reward, and promote based on merit and performance.
Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, background checks are required for all potential employees and passing is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.
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