Keyrock

Backend Rust Engineer - Options Trading

Keyrock

Backend Rust Engineer

Posted 2 months ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Experience

Senior

Benefits

Health Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Leave

Requirements

Rust, C/C++, Low latency, PostgreSQL, Options trading

Required Skills

Rust C++ Trading Systems Options Low Latency PostgreSQL Protobuf HFT FPGA TypeScript

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance low latency options trading systems within a fully remote engineering team.
  • Develop scalable systems architectures and create simple, extendable APIs.
  • Take full ownership of features from collecting requirements through deployment.
  • Collaborate within a globally distributed team using asynchronous communication.
  • Balance short-term business demands with long-term technical strategy.
  • Solve high-impact business problems for a rapidly growing options business unit.
  • Operate with an operational mindset, ensuring reliable infrastructure and smooth deployments.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience with low latency and/or data-heavy (trading) systems.
  • Deep expertise in Rust and/or C/C++ (with willingness to master Rust).
  • Experience with unit/integration/functional testing.
  • Strong knowledge or keen interest in options trading is essential.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL databases and protobuf protocols (or similar).
  • Ability to work independently in an autonomous, remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with exchange connectivity and/or FPGA technologies.
  • Background in high frequency trading environments.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and architectural system design skills.
  • Excellent communication and team-collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package (employee or freelancer).
  • Flexible working hours and full remote opportunity.
  • Autonomy in time management.
  • The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience as part of a team striving for excellence.
  • Inclusive, diverse, and merit-based work environment.

About the Company

Keyrock is a global leader in digital asset market making, trading on over 80 exchanges with services covering market making, options, high-frequency, OTC, and DeFi desks. Founded in 2017, Keyrock now has 200+ team members across 42 nationalities, operating predominantly remotely with hubs in London, Brussels, and Singapore. Keyrock is recognized for innovation, its research and accelerator programs, and is a pioneer in using Rust for trading technology. The environment is collaborative and supportive, recognized for diversity and a focus on self-awareness in hiring. All potential employees must clear a background check before joining.

How to Apply

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