I\'m working with the CTO of a modern, market-leading crypto firm who are on a mission to build the most advanced trading infrastructure for digital assets and power global liquidity across CeFi and DeFi.
They\'re looking for an exceptional Quantitative Developer to join a newly formed high-frequency trading team. You will work at the cutting edge of low-latency trading and DeFi integration, while helping to build our new Rust-based trading platform from the ground up.
You\'ll join a team led by a renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and scale-up of one of the most ambitious crypto trading systems in the industry.
Role:
- Develop high-performance trading algorithms for low-latency and high-frequency strategies.
- Build and maintain front-office systems covering real-time data, risk, live trading, and post-trade workflows.
- Integrate on-chain data sources by connecting to DeFi protocols and real-time feeds.
- Design and run backtests to validate and refine your models.
- Implement risk controls like capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
- Monitor live systems and troubleshoot production issues in real time.
Experience:
- 2-8 years of commercial experience building HFT or trading systems.
- Strong understanding of order books, order state machines, and market microstructure.
- Excellent programming skills with a focus on performance and low-level optimization.
- Proficiency in Rust, or strong C/C++ experience with willingness to code in Rust full-time.
- Experience or interest in crypto markets is a strong plus.
Perks:
- A leading role in a greenfield HFT project in the crypto space.
- International team and work environment.
- Top-tier equipment: MacBook, 4K monitor, noise-canceling headphones, and more.
- 100% health coverage
- Team offsites and social events.
- Future perks: gym memberships, international mobility, and more on the way.
