Software Engineer - Rust
Job Description
Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Back-End Blockchain Engineer to join our growing Digital Assets Technology team in Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity to work at a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture. We value sharp, creative minds and challenge our engineers to leverage their full potential in a high-performance environment.
What you will do
- •Work closely with trading desks to develop scalable and low-latency solutions for on chain Trading
- •Build and maintain high-performance, real-time trading systems—Rust is central to our on chain trading infrastructure
- •Contribute to event-driven architectures and distributed systems handling large volumes of streaming data
- •Contribute to our DEX trading infrastructure, including smart contracts, indexers, and protocol integrations
- •Ensure high availability, low-latency, and robust security of back-end systems
- •Work with Quant Researchers, Traders, and other Engineers to identify and implement automation and acceleration strategies for the Digital Assets desk
- •Follow best practices in software engineering, supported by an exceptional working environment, modern tooling, and cross-team collaboration
What you need to succeed
- •BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- •5+ years of commercial experience in software development
- •Strong proficiency in Rust—this is our core language for our on chain infrastructure
- •Solid knowledge of back-end architecture, including distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven designs
- •Experience with performance tuning, concurrency, and low-latency applications
- •Familiarity with infrastructure tools and environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- •Bonus points for experience with:
- •• Blockchain/DeFi development (protocol interactions, smart contracts in Solidity or Rust, MEV, liquidity management)
- •Web3 tools and concepts: nodes, consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS), on-chain data analysis
- •Strong grasp of security best practices (API security, key management, transaction signing)
- •Prior experience in trading or high-performance financial systems is a strong plus
Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.
About Flow Traders
Flow Traders, a leading global technology-enabled liquidity provider, is at the forefront of innovation within the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. With a robust legacy in traditional financial markets, we are now strategically expanding our expertise into the decentralized future, leveraging our cutting-edge infrastructure and deep understanding of market dynamics to foster robust and efficient digital asset markets. Our mission is to provide consistent liquidity across a wide array of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based financial products, contributing to the stability and growth of this transformative industry. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, collaborative problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We empower our teams to experiment with novel ideas, push the boundaries of technology, and continuously learn in a fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape. At Flow Traders, you'll be part of a diverse and international group of engineers, researchers, and traders united by a passion for Web3 and a commitment to shaping its future. We foster an environment where innovation is not just encouraged but expected, and talent is recognized and rewarded. Joining Flow Traders means contributing to the evolution of global finance, working on high-impact projects that directly influence the liquidity and accessibility of digital assets. We offer an unparalleled opportunity to work with some of the smartest minds in both traditional finance and the nascent crypto space, utilizing proprietary technology to solve complex challenges. If you are a visionary professional eager to make a significant mark in the Web3 world, thrive in a high-performance environment, and are passionate about building the financial infrastructure of tomorrow, Flow Traders is your ideal destination.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Flow Traders's official website and follow their application process.