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Stanford Black Limited
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Quantitative Developer

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Quantitative Developer

Quantitative Developer

I'm working with the CTO of a modern, market-leading crypto firm who are on a mission to build the most advanced trading infrastructure for digital assets and power global liquidity across CeFi and DeFi.


They're looking for an exceptional Quantitative Developer to join a newly formed high-frequency trading team. You will work at the cutting edge of low-latency trading and DeFi integration, while helping to build our new Rust-based trading platform from the ground up.


You'll join a team led by a renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and scale-up of one of the most ambitious crypto trading systems in the industry.


Role:

  • Develop high-performance trading algorithms for low-latency and high-frequency strategies.
  • Build and maintain front-office systems covering real-time data, risk, live trading, and post-trade workflows.
  • Integrate on-chain data sources by connecting to DeFi protocols and real-time feeds.
  • Design and run backtests to validate and refine your models.
  • Implement risk controls like capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
  • Monitor live systems and troubleshoot production issues in real time.


Experience:

  • 2-8 years of commercial experience building HFT or trading systems.
  • Strong understanding of order books, order state machines, and market microstructure.
  • Excellent programming skills with a focus on performance and low-level optimization.
  • Proficiency in Rust, or strong C/C++ experience with willingness to code in Rust full-time.
  • Experience or interest in crypto markets is a strong plus.


Perks:

  • A leading role in a greenfield HFT project in the crypto space.
  • International team and work environment.
  • Top-tier equipment: MacBook, 4K monitor, noise-canceling headphones, and more.
  • 100% health coverage
  • Team offsites and social events.
  • Future perks: gym memberships, international mobility, and more on the way.
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