Quantitative Developer (Rust)

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)