Rust Engineer – Trading (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Rust Engineer – Trading (Remote) to join our innovative team at Keyrock. As a Rust Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing low-latency, mission-critical trading systems. This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about the Rust ecosystem and have experience in trading environments.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimize low-latency, mission-critical trading systems using Rust.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineers to enhance trading strategies.
• Maintain and improve trading infrastructure, ensuring high performance and stability.
• Design and implement efficient, scalable, and resilient trading solutions.
• Troubleshoot and enhance exchange connectivity and execution speed.
• Support functional and component testing for critical trading components.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Rust, with proficiency in the Tokio framework being a bonus.
• Prior experience in a trading environment such as HFT, Market Making, or Prop Trading.
• Knowledge of AWS, Linux systems, shell scripting, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Python and/or scripting languages for trading strategy development.
• Familiarity with trading systems, FIX / REST / WebSocket APIs, and market data feeds.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including latency, TCP / UDP, and packet analysis.
• Proficiency in cloud and containerized environments such as EKS, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Nice to Have

• Experience with algorithmic trading systems.
• Knowledge of financial markets and trading strategies.
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols and blockchain technology.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 annually.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely.
• Autonomy in your time management and the freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience.
• A positive and collaborative work environment that values diversity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.