At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and optimise high-frequency trading systems using Rust for a cutting-edge financial platform.
- Company: Join Flowdesk, a global leader in digital asset financial services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 100% health coverage, flexible remote or hybrid work options, and career growth.
- Other info: Work in an international environment with industry experts and excellent mentorship opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future of transparent financial markets.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in HFT systems development and strong programming skills in Rust or C/C++.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Flowdesk's mission is to build a global financial institution for digital assets, designed from the ground up for market integrity and efficiency. This approach is embedded in our core services, from institutional liquidity provision, trading solutions, OTC execution to our comprehensive treasury management offerings. Joining Flowdesk means you will be a key contributor in building and scaling a more transparent and efficient financial markets infrastructure.
As a Quant Developer, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the buildout and scale-up of our new HFT platform built in Rust. Your responsibilities will include:
- Building front-office systems
- Creating systems for algorithmic trading, including data, risk, live trading, and post-trade
- Onboarding real-time data feeds from DeFi protocols
- Testing models on historical data to assess their feasibility and make improvements
Flowdesk is a technology and crypto financial services firm founded in 2020, operating globally and serving a wide range of clients. The newly formed team is led by an industry-known HFT expert with experience building some of the most profitable trading desks within the space.
Location is either remote or hybrid if you are based in London, Paris, or Singapore.
Requirements:
- Very high level of raw programming talent
- Low-level development / performance optimization
- 2+ years coding HFT systems/Trading system development
- Solid understanding of how order books, order state machines, etc.
- Rust programming skills (can accept primarily C/C++ experience if they have at least used Rust before)
- Professional proficiency in English
Company Culture and Values:
- International environment (English is the main language)
- 100% health coverage
- Chat with the Head of People (30') and the Head of Department (30')
Quantitative Developer (Risk) employer: Flowdesk
Flowdesk is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive at the forefront of digital finance and technology. With a strong focus on innovation, employee growth, and a collaborative work culture, we offer comprehensive health coverage, a generous learning and development budget, and engaging team events that foster camaraderie. Join us in London to be part of a dynamic team that values autonomy and encourages you to lead impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.
