Rust/ C++ Quantitative Developer (HFT)
Venture Search has partnered with a leading global cutting-edge crypto trading firm, that are looking for a talented Quant Developer to join their newly formed quantitative trading team, playing a key role in building and scaling their next-generation high-frequency trading (HFT) platform, developed in Rust.
This is a rare opportunity to work alongside an industry-renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and development of trading systems that will shape the future of our clients firm. You’ll collaborate on a wide range of initiatives spanning algorithm development, system optimization, and integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Trading Algorithms: Design and refine low-latency, high-frequency trading strategies.
- Build Front-Office Trading Systems: Contribute to the development of core systems for data processing, risk management, live trading, and post-trade analysis.
- Integrate with DeFi Protocols: Onboard and process real-time data feeds from decentralized platforms.
- Backtest Strategies: Conduct historical analysis to evaluate and optimize trading models.
- Implement Risk Controls: Develop robust risk management features, including capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
- System Monitoring and Debugging: Maintain real-time trading systems and resolve operational issues efficiently.
Qualifications
- Strong programming capabilities with a focus on low-level development and performance optimization
- Minimum 2 years of experience developing HFT or trading systems
- Deep understanding of trading infrastructure, including order books and order state machines
- Proficiency in Rust, or significant experience in C/C++ with exposure to Rust (Note: all technical assessments and tasks will be conducted in Rust)
- Knowledge of crypto markets is a plus
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Curious, self-directed, and proactive
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
- Excellent mathematical and analytical thinking
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English (professional working proficiency)