Keyrock Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Senior C++ Engineer - Trading role at Keyrock Keyrock Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior C++ Engineer - Trading role at Keyrock Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Senior C++ Engineer - Rust Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation. Today, we have over 180 team members worldwide, representing 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Our team is predominantly remote, with hubs in London, Brussels, and Singapore, and we regularly host online and offline meetups. We trade on more than 80 exchanges and work with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our expertise has led to rapid expansion. Our services include market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks. We are pioneers in adopting Rust for algorithmic trading and actively promote its use in the industry. We support Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program, inject liquidity into DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols, and drive industry progress through research and governance initiatives. At Keyrock, we're actively building the future of digital assets. Mission Statement We seek a Rust or C++ Engineer with trading experience to join our Options High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team . Our tech stack includes Rust, Node.js, and Python . While Rust proficiency is preferred, we welcome strong C++/C engineers eager to learn Rust. As part of the Options HFT engineering team , you'll drive continuous improvements in trading infrastructure and system performance. This small, rapidly growing business unit offers you the chance to make a significant impact while collaborating in a fully remote, global team. Candidates in European or US time zones are eligible. What You'll Do Develop and optimize low-latency options trading systems Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineers to enhance trading strategies Maintain and improve trading infrastructure for high performance and stability Design and implement scalable, resilient trading solutions Troubleshoot and enhance exchange connectivity and execution speed Support testing for critical trading components What We're Looking For 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 Experience with PostgreSQL databases and protobuf protocols or similar Exchange connectivity experience and/or FPGA technologies (preferred) Experience in High-Frequency Options Trading and low-latency systems (a plus) Soft Skills & Competencies Ownership & Reliability – take responsibility, write maintainable code, meet deadlines, anticipate issues Initiative & Problem-Solving – approach challenges proactively, drive solutions Operational Diligence – ensure robust, reliable trading infrastructure Curiosity & Growth Mindset – continuously improve skills, stay current with industry trends Excellent communication skills and team collaboration in a remote setting Knowledge of latency optimization techniques like Speculative Execution Rollback (SER) is highly valued Our recruitment philosophy We value self-awareness and the right skills, seeking technology enthusiasts who are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering scalable results. Recruitment process HR interview Technical interview with Head of Engineering Rust coding challenge Interview with Head of Business Unit Meet the team chat Offer Our offer Competitive salary and benefits, depending on engagement type Flexible working hours and remote work options Opportunity to be part of a team striving for excellence We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and non-discriminatory workplace, welcoming all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creeds, and orientations. Promotions are merit-based. Background checks are required for employment. https://keyrock.com/careers/ Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr