Staff Engineer Rust: DeFi

business Keyrock
location_on Dibba
work full-time
attach_money USD 120.000 - 200.000
A month ago USD 120.000 - 200.000

Description

Overview An experienced Staff Engineer and Rust developer to support the growth of our infrastructure, based on an exciting and evolving technology stack. You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and architects to plan and develop new features, integrate new liquidity sources, and structure financial systems. As a key member of the engineering department, you will engage in technical discussions with the Architect to contribute vision and expertise for iterating the global architecture. An ideal candidate has experience in developing low-latency trading systems and is passionate about algo trading, crypto, De Fi, and low-level system design. Job Description Supporting the implementation, setup and deployment of trading algorithms. Signing off technical approach for a given use case. Assisting product managers with planning the implementation of technical solutions, making trade-offs and decisions aligned with the engineering roadmap. Mentoring other engineers and participating in code reviews. Reviewing performance metrics and data analysis to identify weaknesses and optimize activities. Ensuring that processes are well documented. Background And Experience At least 5 years of back-end coding experience (e.g., C++, Rust, Go, or Java). Experience with Rust is essential for this role. Familiarity or interest in trading. Familiarity with financial markets and trading algorithms in order books. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Nice To Have A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in De Fi, Web3, and/or a DAO. Familiarity with AWS. Experience with non-EVM chains. Location The preference for this role is for the user to be based in the Europe time zone in line with the wider team. Interview Process 1st Stage: a short technical interview with the Hiring Manager. 2nd Stage: Tech Challenge. 3rd Stage: Tech Challenge Debrief. 4th Stage: Final meeting with the wider team. Our Offer / Benefits Competitive salary package. Autonomy in time management with flexible hours and remote work options. The opportunity to contribute to an entrepreneurial team focused on excellence. As an employer, we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds and hire based on merit and performance. Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock. About Keyrock Since 2017, Keyrock has grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for partnerships and innovation. Today, we have over 180 team members from 42 nationalities, with hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore, and Paris. We are predominantly remote and support regular online and offline events. Our services include market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and De Fi trading desks. We are pioneers in adopting Rust for algorithmic trading, support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program, and contribute to ecosystem liquidity and governance initiatives. We are actively building the future of digital assets. Legal / Compliance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Keyrock. We provide equal opportunity to all applicants and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Careers For more information, see https: //keyrock.com/careers/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

Posted: 13th October 2025 5 am

Application Deadline: N/A

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