Overview

Keyrock – Rust Engineer - Trading role based in City of London, United Kingdom. We are seeking a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our core Market Making Services team. Our technology stack includes Rust, Node.js, and Python, with a preference for Rust proficiency though strong C++/C engineers who are eager to learn Rust are welcome.

As part of the core Market Making Services engineering team, you will drive continuous improvement in trading infrastructure and system performance. This role is open to candidates located in European or US time zones and is suitable for a fully remote/global team.

Job Description

• 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

Background And Experience

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, maintainable code, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments. Anticipate and proactively address potential issues before they arise.
• Initiative & Problem-Solving – Approach challenges with a problem-solving entrepreneurial mindset. Make sound, independent judgments and take the initiative to drive solutions rather than waiting for instructions.
• Operational Diligence – Respond strategically to technical and operational challenges, ensuring robust and reliable trading infrastructure while instilling confidence in the team’s processes.
• Curiosity & Growth Mindset – Continuously seek to improve your technical skills and knowledge. Stay ahead of industry trends and take the initiative to practice and explore new technologies that excite you.
• Excellent Communication Skills with a team player mindset, collaborating within a fully remote global team.

Offer & Perks

• 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

We are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We hire, reward and promote 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.

For more information, see https://keyrock.com/careers/