Overview
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We are looking for a Rust OR C++ Engineer with extensive (HFT) Trading Systems experience, to join our team. As our technology is based on Rust (backend), TypeScript (UI), and Python (data), the ideal candidate must be willing to learn and become an expert in Rust, if not already proficient. We are open to candidates from C++/C backgrounds as well. You will be joining our small but rapidly growing Options Business Unit’s fully remote engineering team, building out and improving our low latency options trading system.
Mission
Today, we rock with over 200 team members around the world in a diverse team with many nationalities. We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and work with a wide array of asset issuers. Our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks. We are pioneers in adopting Rust for algorithmic trading and support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We push industry progress with research and governance initiatives. We are actively building the future of digital assets.
Responsibilities
* Build out and improve a low latency options trading system within the Options Business Unit’s remote engineering team.
* Take ownership from gathering initial requirements through deployment.
* Collaborate in a globally remote async team and work within a larger team environment.
* Design scalable systems and simple, extendable APIs.
Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in low latency and/or data-heavy (trading) systems or similar.
* Very strong experience with either Rust and/or C/C++.
* Willingness to become an expert in Rust (if not already).
* Experience with unit and integration testing, or equivalent functional testing approaches.
* Options Trading knowledge or a keen interest is considered essential.
* Previous experience with exchange connectivity and/or FPGA technologies is valuable.
* Experience with PostgreSQL databases and protobuf-based protocols, or similar technologies, is considered essential.
Competences and personality
* Problem solving and pragmatic approach to system design and implementation.
* Entrepreneurial, “big picture” architectural thinking, with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills with a team player mindset collaborating within a fully remote global team.
Our offer
* A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer).
* Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely.
* The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence.
As an employer we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.
Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.
Recruitment process
* Initial HR interview
* Interview with the heads of the Options business unit
* Technical challenge (home-work type, it is neither a live coding challenge nor pair programming)
* Challenge debrief (a discussion where you present your solution, guide us through your thought process and receive feedback)
* Offer
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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