Backend Software Engineer C++ Rust Low Latency

Client Server

📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Full-time Computer Occupations Posted January 30, 2026

Job Description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++ Rust Low Latency Trading) London / WFH to £180k+

Opportunity to join a hugely profitable High Frequency Trading firm that specialise in crypto markets and earning substantial bonuses in a senior, hands-on Backend Software Engineer role, working with Rust.

As a Backend Software Engineer you will design and develop high throughput backend services for microsecond real-time risk, pricing, trading engines and market making systems, working across the full software development lifecycle using Rust (and some C++ for legacy systems).

You'll collaborate with a small, talented team, problem solving and working on complex and challenging systems with interesting work.

Location / WFH:

You'll join the team in Central London with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week.

About you:

  • You have strong backend OOP, multithreaded software engineering experience with C++ and are comfortable...