Quantitative Developer

Summary

Join Flowdesk's newly formed quant trading team as a Quant Developer and play a pivotal role in building and scaling their high-frequency trading (HFT) platform in Rust. You will develop and improve trading algorithms, build front-office systems for algorithmic trading, integrate with DeFi venues, backtest models, and implement risk management. The position offers a remote or hybrid work option (London, Paris, or Singapore) and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate possesses strong programming skills, particularly in Rust (or C/C++ with Rust experience), and a solid understanding of order books and trading systems. A background in crypto markets is beneficial. Flowdesk is a global technology and crypto financial services firm committed to compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Very high level of raw programming talent
• Low-level development / performance optimization
• 2+ years coding HFT systems/Trading system development
• Solid understanding of how order books, order state machines, etc. work
• Rust programming skills (can accept primarily C/C++ experience if they have at least used Rust before. All interviews and job tasks will be in Rust)
• Professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Develop trading algorithms
• Create and improve algorithms for trading, including those for low-latency, high-frequency trading
• Build front-office systems
• Create systems for algorithmic trading, including data, risk, live trading, and post-trade
• Integrate with DeFi venues
• Onboard real-time data feeds from DeFi protocols
• Backtest models
• Test models on historical data to assess their feasibility and make improvements
• Implement risk management
• Include stop-loss mechanisms, capital allocation limits, and other risk management criteria
• Monitor systems
• Monitor systems in real time and debug issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Crypto markets
• Curious and autonomous
• Highly motivated and results-driven
• Strong maths and analytical skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced collaborative environment

Benefits

• 100% health coverage
• Top-of-the-range equipment, Macbook, keyboard, laptop stand, 4K monitor & headphones
• Team events and offsites
• Coming soon, gym memberships, international mobility & many other cool benefits!