Director of IT Recruitment @CodeCompass Connecting IT professionals with opportunities across the DACH and US region
Our client, a leading tech company based in the heart of Zürich, is looking for a Senior Rust Engineer to join their high‑performing team. Specializing in next‑generation trading strategies, they’re pushing the boundaries of global markets with cutting‑edge technology. If you're passionate about performance‑critical software and want to shape the future of trading systems, this is the role for you.
Key Skills
Strong proficiency in Rust (other non‑GC languages like C++, C, or Zig are also valued)
Solid understanding of Linux, including server administration, virtualization, and networking
Familiarity with AWS is a plus
Knowledge of financial derivatives (especially options) is an advantage
The Role
As a Senior Rust Engineer, you’ll work on the core architecture of ultra‑low‑latency trading systems. This includes optimizing existing strategies and building new, robust features from the ground up. You'll collaborate closely with both software engineers and traders to ensure systems are fast, reliable, and scalable.
What We’re Looking For
4+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Strong commercial experience in Rust (or deep expertise in similar system‑level languages like C++ or C)
A passion for building highly optimized, real‑time systems
In‑depth Linux knowledge and a solid grasp of modern infrastructure
EU or Swiss citizenship is required
What’s in It for You
Career Growth: Work in an environment that values feedback, autonomy, and continuous learning
Collaborative Culture: Join a team of smart, driven engineers and quantitative experts
Great Location: Work from a centrally located office in Zürich.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further inquiries or to apply for similar positions, please submit your updated CV to Hugh.Telford@CodeCompass.co.uk
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