Quant Developer (Rust/C++)

Quantitative Developer - Trading Systems (Rust / C++ )TechShack are partnered with a large crypto-native trading firm with institutional backing. They are hiring a Quant Developer to join their trading systems team in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Their Trading Systems team are a small, high-autonomy team of 4 - 6, building and maintaining the full execution stack across 25+ exchange venues. The codebase spans C++, Rust, and Python - and they need someone comfortable working across different languages, with an interest in Rust.This is not a pure latency role. They care about systems that run autonomously and are easy to change rather than over-optimising for speed.Crypto experience is non-negotiable - professional or personal. Reports directly to the Head of Trading Systems. Compensation in USD, tax-free.They also offer relocation and visa support.What you will work onBuild and maintain automated trading systems that operate 24/7 with minimal supervision.Develop and optimise exchange connectivity across CEX venues (FIX, WebSocket, REST).Work across the OTC and lit execution stack - from RFQ pricing and hedging through to settlement.Navigate and extend an existing C++ codebase while pushing new development towards Rust.Design systems that prioritise maintainability and reliability over raw nanosecond optimisation.Own algo development end-to-end - from signal to execution.Work with a small team where everyone ships production code and has real ownership.What we are looking forThree or more years building production trading systems or infrastructure.Comfortable working across C++, Rust, and Python - not a single-language specialist.Has built or meaningfully contributed to automated systems that run without constant supervision.Crypto trading infrastructure experience - exchange connectivity, order management, execution.Strong system design instincts - you think about the whole architecture, not just the function you're writing.Understands order-book mechanics, exchange protocols, and execution flow.Nice to haveOTC trade lifecycle experience (RFQ, pricing, hedging, settlement).Smart order routing or TCA.Experience migrating systems from C++ to Rust.Linux tuning, containers, CI/CD, observability.Strong CS fundamentals.Why this roleFirm with institutional stability and crypto pace.Small team, direct reporting line to the head of trading systems.Full-stack ownership from algo development through execution.Dubai, tax-free compensation.Apply here or message me directly and I'll share the full brief.