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About Keyrock: Since our beginnings in 2017, we have 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 worldwide, predominantly remote, with hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore, and Paris.
Mission statement: We are seeking a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our core Market Making Services team. Our technology stack is built on Rust, Node.js, and Python. While Rust proficiency is preferred, we welcome strong C++/C engineers who are eager to learn and master Rust. Your work will drive continuous improvement in trading infrastructure and system performance in a highly‑profitable, fast‑paced business unit.
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, 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
Background & Experience
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 and produce high‑quality, maintainable code
* Initiative & Problem‑Solving – Approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset and drive solutions independently
* Operational Diligence – Respond strategically to technical and operational challenges to ensure robust trading infrastructure
* Curiosity & Growth Mindset – Continuously improve technical skills and stay ahead of industry trends
* Excellent Communication Skills – Collaborate effectively within a fully remote, global team
Our offer
* 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
We value self‑awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.
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, and passing the checks is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.
https://keyrock.com/careers/
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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