C++ Engineer - Trading

C++ Engineer - Trading

Keyrock is a leading digital asset market maker leveraging Rust and C++ for high frequency trading. We are seeking a Rust or C++ engineer with trading experience to join our Market Making Services team.

About Keyrock

Since 2017, Keyrock has grown into a leading change maker in the digital asset space with a team of 180+ members across 42 nationalities, operating remotely and from hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore, and Paris. We serve over 80 exchanges, offering market making, options trading, high frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

Mission Statement

We look for Rust (preferred) or C++/C engineers who are eager to master Rust and contribute to continuous improvement of trading infrastructure.

Job Description

• Develop and optimise low latency options trading systems.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineers to enhance trading strategies.
• Maintain and improve trading infrastructure for high performance and stability.
• Design and implement efficient, scalable, and resilient trading solutions.
• Troubleshoot and improve exchange connectivity and execution speed.
• Support functional and component testing for critical trading components.

Background And Experience

Open to candidates located in European or US time zones.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Rust and/or C++ (C background considered).
• Prior experience in a trading environment (HFT, Market Making, Prop Trading, or similar).
• Eagerness to become an expert in Rust (if not already).
• Experience with protobuf based protocols or similar.
• Exchange connectivity experience (strongly preferred).
• Experience in high frequency options trading and low latency systems (nice to have).

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Ownership & Reliability - take full responsibility, write high quality code, meet deadlines, and anticipate issues.
• Initiative & Problem Solving - entrepreneurial mindset, independent judgment, and proactive solutions.
• Operational Diligence - respond strategically to technical challenges, ensuring robust infrastructure.
• Curiosity & Growth Mindset - continuously improve skills, stay ahead of trends, explore new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills - collaborate within a fully remote global team.

Recruitment Philosophy

We value self awareness and powerful communication. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves, their career goals, and are crypto enthusiasts capable of ownership and scalable outcomes.

Offer

• A competitive salary package.
• Autonomy in time management with flexible working hours and remote work.
• Freedom to create your entrepreneurial experience as part of an excellence seeking team.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

EEO Statement

As 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.

Background Checks

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees. Passing these checks is a prerequisite to joining Keyrock.

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