C++ Engineer - Trading

Job Title

C++/Rust Engineer - Trading

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation. Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world, hailing from 42 nationalities and primarily remote, with hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore and Paris.

We are seeking a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our core Market Making Services team. Our technology stack is built on Rust, Node.js, and Python, and while Rust proficiency is preferred, we welcome strong C++/C engineers who are eager to learn and master Rust. As part of the core Market Making Services engineering team, you will drive continuous improvement in trading infrastructure and system performance.

• 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

• 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)

• Ownership & Reliability – Take full responsibility for your work and meet deadlines
• Initiative & Problem‑Solving – Approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Operational Diligence – Respond strategically to technical and operational challenges
• Curiosity & Growth Mindset – Continuously seek to improve your technical skills
• Excellent Communication Skills – Collaborate within a fully remote global team

• A competitive salary package
• 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and 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.