Quantitative Software Engineer (Rust/C++)Join to apply for the Quantitative Software Engineer (Rust/C++) role at Keyrock.Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore and Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.Mission statementWe're seeking a skilled Quantitative Rust Engineer ready to shape the trajectory of our Prop Trading desk. You'll be embedded within our trading team, taking the lead in designing and improving essential infrastructure for trade execution, signal generation, model development, and strategy validation through backtesting. This is a perfect role for a proactive individual who excels in a rapidly evolving landscape and is passionate about pioneering new solutions.ResponsibilitiesWorking close with traders to develop new market making algo will require 2 days a week in person face time with traders.You'll drive the full software development process for trading strategies: defining engineering needs and implementing new strategies, and then actively managing their live performance against backtested results.Collaborate closely with the business, constantly exchanging ideas with traders to implement new features and improve our established strategies.You will be the dedicated specialist responsible for pioneering trading strategies.Background and experienceA minimum of 5 years focussed on developing components within front-office trading systemsProven ability in designing robust systems and optimising for minimal latencyDirect experience working with Crypto, Foreign Exchange (FX), or equity productsStrong proficiency in Rust and PythonA solid mathematical backgroundThe drive and capability to own initiatives from initial idea through to successful completion and iterationPrior involvement in pricing strategies and their practical application in tradingExpertise in the realm of quantitative research and machine learningDemonstrable experience in developing and deploying low-latency solutionsOur recruitment philosophyWe value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.Our offerA competitive salary packageAutonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotelyThe freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellenceAs an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and 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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesFinancial Services, Securities and Commodity Exchanges, and Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr