Senior Low Latency Engineer
About This Role
GSR is crypto's capital markets partner, bridging traditional finance and distributed ledger technology with institutional-grade market making, OTC trading, and venture capital. This role puts you at the heart of our trading platform, building the low latency systems that power decentralized and centralized market connectivity, order execution, and real-time analytics across a rapidly evolving blockchain and DeFi landscape.
What You'll Be Doing
Architect and build core components of GSR's low latency trading platform in Rust, powering connectivity to crypto and digital asset markets
Develop and maintain market connectivity, order placement, and trade/balance management systems critical to live trading operations
Own data quality, cataloguing, and provenance tracing across distributed trading infrastructure
Design self-service APIs and services that expose analytics data directly to traders and quants
Collaborate daily with Trading, Quant, and Engineering teams to rapidly ship production-grade solutions
Continuously optimize existing low latency, distributed systems supporting crypto and smart contract-adjacent trading workflows
What We're Looking For
7+ years in fintech (TradFi and/or crypto) within a front office or trading-adjacent environment
Strong foundation in computer science, engineering, or mathematics — or equivalent hands-on experience
Proficiency in Rust (preferred) or C++ for building performance-critical systems
Proven track record designing low latency, distributed networking components at scale
Solid grasp of market data feeds, reference data, and end-to-end trading workflows
Excellent communication skills, bridging front office needs with engineering delivery in a fast-moving crypto environment
Bonus Points
Familiarity with streaming and messaging systems, Aeron strongly preferred
Exposure to blockchain, Web3, or DeFi trading infrastructure
Experience working with smart contracts or decentralized exchange connectivity
Background contributing to multiregional, distributed engineering teams
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation with healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
30 days holiday, free office lunches, and a genuinely collaborative culture built on Integrity, Innovation, and Performance
Direct impact on the infrastructure powering global crypto capital markets
Regular town halls, offsites, and social events within a tight-knit, five-person engineering pod
Relocation and immigration support for candidates joining from abroad
A rare opportunity to shape distributed trading systems at the cutting edge of digital asset markets
About GSR Markets
GSR Markets stands at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, operating as a global leader in crypto market making and digital asset trading. Since 2013, we've been instrumental in shaping the nascent blockchain landscape, providing liquidity, sophisticated trading strategies, and critical infrastructure to the Web3 ecosystem. Our expertise spans quantitative trading, algorithmic execution, and deep market analysis across a vast array of cryptocurrencies and blockchain protocols. We are a dynamic, data-driven firm committed to fostering innovation and stability in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance. Our culture at GSR is one of relentless curiosity, intellectual rigor, and collaborative problem-solving. We pride ourselves on a flat hierarchy that encourages direct ownership, bold ideas, and continuous learning. Working with us means joining a diverse team of exceptionally talented engineers, traders, and researchers who are passionate about the future of blockchain technology. We offer a fast-paced environment where impact is tangible, and individual contributions directly influence global crypto markets. Join GSR Markets and become a pivotal part of building the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. If you're eager to apply your expertise to complex challenges, thrive in a high-performance environment, and are passionate about contributing to the growth and maturation of the Web3 economy, GSR offers an unparalleled opportunity to innovate, grow, and leave a lasting mark on the digital asset space. We are seeking visionary minds ready to redefine what's possible.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit GSR Markets's official website and follow their application process.