Job ID: 6908Location: LondonSalary: 160,000-180,000 per yearPosted: 2026-06-12Principal Rust EngineerLondon | Permanent | HybridNcounter is supporting a global investment firm in hiring a Rust Developer to join a highly influential Product team. This group sits at the core of the business, building the distributed platforms, internal services, and compute frameworks that underpin trading, quant research, and large-scale data processing across the organisation. This is a deeply technical engineering role focused on high-performance systems, scalability, and platform reliability. You'll work on foundational technology used by multiple engineering and investment teams, helping to shape the infrastructure powering a world-class trading environment. What you'll do: Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems and internal frameworks using Rust
- Develop high-throughput services and tooling used across research and trading platforms
- Work closely with investment and technology stakeholders to deliver robust, production-grade solutions
- Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development through to production support
- Drive improvements in platform reliability, frameworks, compute solutions, observability, automation, and engineering standards
- Operate within modern containerised and Kubernetes-based environmentsWhat we're looking for:Strong commercial experience with Rust development in complex backend or systems environments
- Proven background building distributed systems or large-scale compute platforms
- Experience developing and supporting production-grade microservices using Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong Linux knowledge and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
- Experience working with large datasets, scalable infrastructure, or high-availability systems
- Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate directly with technical stakeholders
- Python exposure would be advantageousThis opportunity offers the chance to work on critical internal technology that directly impacts the speed, scalability, and effectiveness of a globally recognised investment platform. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to work in an environment where technology is genuinely central to the business, apply now for a confidential discussion.
Principal Rust Engineer in London employer: Ncounter
Ncounter is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are encouraged to explore cutting-edge AI and data solutions. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the enterprise technology landscape.
