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Quantitative Developer - Low Latency, south west london
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Client:
Stanford Black Limited
Location:
south west london, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
26.06.2025
Expiry Date:
10.08.2025
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Job Description:
Im working with the CTO of a modern, market-leading crypto firm who are on a mission to build the most advanced trading infrastructure for digital assets and power global liquidity across CeFi and DeFi.
Theyre looking for an exceptional Quantitative Developer to join a newly formed high-frequency trading team. You will work at the cutting edge of low-latency trading and DeFi integration, while helping to build our new Rust-based trading platform from the ground up.
Youll join a team led by a renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and scale-up of one of the most ambitious crypto trading systems in the industry.
Role:
* Develop high-performance trading algorithms for low-latency and high-frequency strategies.
* Build and maintain front-office systems covering real-time data, risk, live trading, and post-trade workflows.
* Integrate on-chain data sources by connecting to DeFi protocols and real-time feeds.
* Design and run backtests to validate and refine your models.
* Implement risk controls like capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
* Monitor live systems and troubleshoot production issues in real time.
Experience:
* 2-8 years of commercial experience building HFT or trading systems.
* Strong understanding of order books, order state machines, and market microstructure.
* Excellent programming skills with a focus on performance and low-level optimization.
* Proficiency in Rust, or strong C/C++ experience with willingness to code in Rust full-time.
* Experience or interest in crypto markets is a strong plus.
* A leading role in a greenfield HFT project in the crypto space.
* International team and work environment.
* Top-tier equipment: MacBook, 4K monitor, noise-canceling headphones, and more.
* 100% health coverage
* Team offsites and social events.
* Future perks: gym memberships, international mobility, and more on the way.
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