Rust Engineer - Trading

About Keyrock

Keyrock is a leading player in the digital asset space, known for partnerships and innovation. Since 2017 we have grown to over 180 team members worldwide, with hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore and Paris, and a globally distributed, predominantly remote workforce. We operate trading across more than 80 exchanges and support a range of activities including market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

We are pioneers in adopting Rust for our algorithmic trading and actively support Web3 ecosystems through our Accelerator Program, liquidity injection into DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols, and governance initiatives. We are actively building the future of digital assets.

Mission statement

We are seeking a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our core Market Making Services team. Our technology stack includes Rust
, Node.js
, and Python
. While Rust proficiency is preferred, strong C++/C engineers who are eager to learn and master Rust are welcome. You will contribute to the core Market Making Services engineering team, driving continuous improvement in trading infrastructure and system performance. This is a highly profitable, fast-paced business unit within Keyrock, offering the opportunity to make a big impact in a global, fully remote team.

This role is open to candidates located in European or US time zones
.

Job title: Rust Engineer - Trading

As part of the core Market Making Services engineering team
, you will drive continuous improvement in trading infrastructure and system performance. You will join a highly-profitable, fast-paced business unit within Keyrock, where you will be able to make a big impact on the bottom line while collaborating in a global fully remote team.

Responsibilities

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

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Rust and/or C++ (C background also 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 for your work. Write high-quality, maintainable code, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments. Anticipate and proactively address potential issues before they arise.
• Initiative & Problem-Solving – Approach challenges with a problem-solving entrepreneurial mindset. Make sound, independent judgments and take the initiative to drive solutions rather than waiting for instructions.
• Operational Diligence – Respond strategically to technical and operational challenges, ensuring robust and reliable trading infrastructure while instilling confidence in the team’s processes.
• Curiosity & Growth Mindset – Continuously seek to improve your technical skills and knowledge. Stay ahead of industry trends and take the initiative to practice and explore new technologies that excite you.
• Excellent Communication Skills with a team player mindset, collaborating within a fully remote global team.

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek passionately motivated people who understand themselves and their career goals. We look for individuals with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field — ideally crypto enthusiasts who are driven, collaborative, own their work, and deliver solid, scalable outcomes.

• A competitive salary package
• 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 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.