At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and scale a high-performance trade management platform using Rust and C#.
- Company: Join a globally active investment firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team with a focus on AI-assisted engineering and career advancement.
- Why this job: Work on cutting-edge technology and make a real impact in finance.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in performance-sensitive environments and strong Rust experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer for a globally active, multi‑asset investment firm to build and scale a high‑throughput, performance‑critical trade management platform. You'll join a core systems team running distributed, event‑driven infrastructure processing hundreds of millions of events daily. Development is primarily in Rust, with continued work in C#/.NET as the platform is actively migrated. The team places a strong emphasis on production‑grade, AI‑assisted engineering.
What you'll do:
- Build low‑latency, multithreaded Rust services at global scale
- Maintain and evolve existing C#/.NET services during the migration to Rust
- Architect and operate resilient, observable distributed systems
- Use AI coding agents to accelerate delivery, owning quality and correctness end‑to‑end
- Optimise latency, throughput, memory usage, and cloud cost
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience in performance‑sensitive production environments
- Strong, hands‑on Rust experience in production (mandatory)
- Practical use of AI development tools beyond basic code completion
- Recent experience in C#/.NET
- Distributed systems, async/concurrency, and Cloud experience (ideally AWS)
Nice to have:
- Exposure to financial systems or trading workflows
Feel free to apply for more information.
Senior AI Rust Engineer (C#, Platform Migration) in London employer: Selby Jennings
As an Investment Banking M&A Associate in the Industrials sector, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that prioritises professional growth and development. Our firm offers comprehensive training, mentorship from experienced Directors and Managing Directors, and exposure to high-profile transactions that enhance your expertise in the industry. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we foster a culture of innovation and teamwork, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
