C++ / Rust Developer - High-Frequency Trading

C++ / Rust Developer - High-Frequency Trading We usually respond within three days As a C++ / Rust Developer in either the Connectivity or Market Making team, you will design and build high-performance systems and plug-ins for order placement or market making infrastructure, around core trading and risk frameworks. Working closely with Quantitative Traders, Researchers and other engineering teams you will build these mainly in Tbricks. Your work directly impacts trading performance. You will help ensure systems accurately handle risk, process market data, and respond dynamically to changing market conditions. The organization is gradually adopting Rust and FPGA implementation is in the roadmap. Furthermore, they promote a culture of active collaboration, pro-activeness and optimization. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ and (eventually) Rust code with the following purpose: The Connectivity team focuses on the order management infrastructure. writing translation layers between internal systems and external execution venues (connectivity team). Data parsing & optimisation, building plugins so different trading desks can execute orders via the Tbricks framework. This involves bare metal programming and FPGA implementation is on the roadmap. The Market Making team focuses on building (Tbricks-based) custom plugins for liquidity providers and market-making infrastructure, interfacing with risk systems and trading strategies. You're expected to: Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code Collaborate closely with colleagues from other teams to refine requirements and deliver impactful solutions Contribute to architectural decisions and system performance improvements Support containerized deployments (Kubernetes) and production environments Actively contribute to Agile ways of working, including participating in and potentially facilitating Sprint Planning, Poker Estimations, and Retrospectives Key Requirements You're based in, or willing to relocate to, Amsterdam (from within Europe). Sponsorship (extension) can only be offered to candidates already based in The Netherlands. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field 4+ years of professional experience in a relevant software engineering environment A background in low-latency, parallel or distributed systems. Full SDLC experience and comfortable with Agile and sprint planning Programming Languages / technologies: C++: Minimum 3 years of professional experience (core requirement) Python and/or Rust: Minimum 2 years of experience (personal, academic, or non-professional experience is acceptable). You should be willing to pick up on Rust, in any case. Bare-metal and/or FPGA experience (Connectivity team) Skills & Mindset: You're strong proponent of Rust and an Agile way of working Curious, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset Clear and effective verbal and written English communication skills Collaborative team player who shares knowledge and asks thoughtful questions Nice-to-have: Experience with Tbricks, Kubernetes and/or Jenkins Experience with embedded and/or networking Experience in HFT / prop trading environments What's offered The chance to set up processes and help shape a global engineering Massive autonomy High stakes, high reward Geography expansion - potential to help open new office locations Always optimising - continuous improvement is part of the culture, not a project A truly competitive salary, bonus opportunities and 25 holidays. Up to 200k+ OTE is possible for highly seasoned candidates. Relocation support and sponsorship (only for candidates currently already based in Europe) Hybrid work, with up to 40% (2 days per week) work from home Business unit The Next Chapter W&S Locations Amsterdam Remote status Hybrid Is work permit / visa sponsorship offered? Yes, but only for candidates already based in The Netherlands (extension). Is remote possible? No, this is an on-site role requiring to be based in The Netherlands., The company will offer hybrid working within a work week (part in-office, part from home). Is freelance possible? No, this is a permanent job with a regular contract of employment. Which language skills are required (professional level)? English Employment type Full-time, Regular - indefinite, Regular - temporary Amsterdam About The Next Chapter W&S We focus on job opportunities in The Netherlands for IT and engineering professionals. We share relevant tips and tricks with jobseekers and we can support employers with regards to relocation, work permit rules, 30% ruling et cetera. We value transparancy, honesty and a no-nonsense approach based on our extensive technical and international recruitment expertise. Founded in 2021 Co-workers 4