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Quantitative Developer - Low Latency, Slough
Client:
Stanford Black Limited
Location:
Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
26.06.2025
Expiry Date:
10.08.2025
Job Description:
Im working with the CTO of a modern, market-leading crypto firm 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, helping to build a new Rust-based trading platform from the ground up.
You will join a team led by a renowned HFT expert and contribute to the design and scale-up of one of the most ambitious crypto trading systems in the industry.
Role Responsibilities:
* 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 models.
* Implement risk controls like capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
* Monitor live systems and troubleshoot production issues in real time.
Experience and Qualifications:
* 2-8 years of experience building HFT or trading systems.
* Strong understanding of order books, order state machines, and market microstructure.
* Excellent programming skills focused 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.
* Experience leading a greenfield HFT project in crypto.
* Ability to work in an international team and environment.
* Top-tier equipment provided: MacBook, 4K monitor, noise-canceling headphones, etc.
* Benefits include 100% health coverage, team offsites, social events, and future perks like gym memberships and international mobility.
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