Senior Backend Developer, Rust

Company Description

BHFT is an innovative algorithmic trading platform, built with Rust, driving advanced trading strategies globally.

Our team manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms. 

We’ve got a team of 200+ professionals, with a strong emphasis on technology—70% are technical specialists in development, infrastructure, testing, and analytics spheres. The remaining part of the team supports our business operations, such as Risks, Compliance, Legal, Operations and more.

Our employees are located all around the world, from the United States to Hong Kong. Although we maintain office spaces, we currently operate as a 100% remote organization.

At BHFT, clarity and transparency are at the core of our culture: we value open communication, ensuring that our processes are straightforward.

Job Description

• Participating in the design of a high-performance trading platform and SDK for algorithms
• Developing solutions in Rust and utilizing low-level optimization techniques to save CPU cycles and prevent cache misses
• Performing architectural oversight of development teams
• Developing the professional skills of other engineers and implementing best practices
• Communicating with colleagues on the integration, deployment, and support of implemented solutions
• Maintaining and improving implemented modules according to business needs and feedback

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years of Rust production experience with 7+ years of backend development experience (any language)
• Strong adherence to the principles of effective software engineering, such as SOLID and TDD
• Understanding of computer systems and software architecture, including Linux OS, networks, data structures and algorithms, parallel programming, distributed computing, and performance optimization
• Solid knowledge of databases and distributed systems
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Technology, or a similar discipline

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Experience a modern international technology company without the burden of bureaucracy.
• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals, including former employees of Tower, Jane Street, Morgan Stanley, and more.
• Enjoy excellent opportunities for professional growth and self-realization.
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world with a flexible schedule.
• Receive compensation for health insurance, sports activities, and non-professional training.