Rust Developer | Crypto/Blockchain Trading Technology

Selby Jennings
City of London
2 weeks ago
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Rust Developer | Crypto/Blockchain Trading Technology

Location: London, UK - 5 days a week in office required

Package: Base + Bonus + Equity

We are working closely with a profitable, venture-backed crypto tech company based in London, who specialize in the development of trading infrastructure and services within the decentralized finance sector. Our mission is to foster an open, transparent financial system through their contributions to the Ethereum blockchain and beyond.

They seek a Software Engineer with a strong background in STEM and a passion for software development. While experience with low latency systems, algorithmic trading, or MEV is advantageous, a strong interest in these areas is essential. Their culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and encourages ownership from day one - including equity!

You'll play a crucial role in developing their core infrastructure, working closely with the founders and having significant autonomy and impact.

Responsibilities:

  • Enhance their low-latency trading infrastructure
  • Optimize core engine performance and network infrastructure
  • Develop new features focused on transaction efficiency and advanced trading systems

Skills:

  • Proficient in Rust (or low-latency C++, looking for Rust exposure)
  • Experience with latency-sensitive system development, multi-threaded coding, and scalable distributed systems
  • Familiarity with concurrency, OOP, database systems, and basic SQL
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix, AWS, Git, Docker, EVM, and blockchain fundamentals

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Blockchain Services

Apply now!


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