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Quantitative Developer - Low Latency, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear Client:
Stanford Black Limited
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 26.06.2025
Expiry Date: 10.08.2025
Job Description: I'm working with the CTO of a modern, market-leading crypto firm on building advanced trading infrastructure for digital assets, powering liquidity across CeFi and DeFi.
They're 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, contributing to a new Rust-based trading platform from the ground up.
You will join a team led by a renowned HFT expert and help design and scale one of the most ambitious crypto trading systems in the industry.
Role responsibilities include:
Developing high-performance trading algorithms for low-latency and high-frequency strategies.
Building and maintaining front-office systems for real-time data, risk management, live trading, and post-trade workflows.
Integrating on-chain data sources by connecting to DeFi protocols and real-time feeds.
Designing and running backtests to validate models.
Implementing risk controls such as capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
Monitoring live systems and troubleshooting in real-time.
Experience required:
2-8 years of experience in building HFT or trading systems.
Strong understanding of order books, market microstructure, and order state machines.
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.
Crypto market experience or interest is a plus.
Leadership in a greenfield HFT crypto project is desirable.
Ability to work in an international team environment.
Top-tier equipment: MacBook, 4K monitor, noise-canceling headphones, etc.
100% health coverage.
Team offsites and social events.
Future perks include gym memberships, international mobility, and more.
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