The Cypress Group
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Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Senior Rust Engineer High-Performance Systems (NYC, Onsite 4 Days) An international hedge fund with a high-frequency trading (HFT) group is seeking a
Senior Rust Engineer
to help build the next generation of infrastructure for its interdealer brokerage operations. This role is a unique opportunity to work on ultra-low latency systems powering global markets at scale. As part of a small, highly specialized engineering team, you will design and develop
custom messaging systems, storage solutions, and trading tools
that enable cutting-edge electronic trading and market connectivity. This is a hands-on position where youll work side-by-side with quantitative researchers and traders in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. What Youll Do Design and implement
high-performance, low-latency systems
in Rust for mission-critical trading and brokerage operations. Build
custom messaging protocols , distributed storage systems, and trading infrastructure tailored to the needs of a global HFT platform. Optimize systems for performance and reliability under extreme throughput demands. Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration with core trading workflows. Drive technical strategy for greenfield builds and modernization of existing systems. What Were Looking For 5+ years of systems-level programming experience
in Rust, C++, or similar languages (Rust experience preferred). Proven expertise building
high-performance, distributed, and concurrent systems . Strong knowledge of
low-latency architectures , networking protocols, and memory-safe programming. Experience working on
custom messaging systems, storage layers, or trading tools
is a major plus. Deep understanding of Linux internals and performance tuning. Comfortable working onsite
4 days per week in Midtown NYC
to collaborate with global teams in a high-intensity environment. Why Join Us? Work at the cutting edge of
HFT infrastructure engineering
for one of the worlds leading hedge funds. Tackle some of the most challenging problems in
distributed systems, low-latency networking, and market microstructure . Be part of a small, elite engineering group with direct impact on trading success. Competitive compensation package with base salary, bonus, and benefits. Location:
Midtown Manhattan (4 days onsite / 1 day remote) Type:
Full-time, Permanent Compensation:
Highly competitive (base + performance bonus + benefits) Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
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$170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Senior Rust Engineer High-Performance Systems (NYC, Onsite 4 Days) An international hedge fund with a high-frequency trading (HFT) group is seeking a
Senior Rust Engineer
to help build the next generation of infrastructure for its interdealer brokerage operations. This role is a unique opportunity to work on ultra-low latency systems powering global markets at scale. As part of a small, highly specialized engineering team, you will design and develop
custom messaging systems, storage solutions, and trading tools
that enable cutting-edge electronic trading and market connectivity. This is a hands-on position where youll work side-by-side with quantitative researchers and traders in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. What Youll Do Design and implement
high-performance, low-latency systems
in Rust for mission-critical trading and brokerage operations. Build
custom messaging protocols , distributed storage systems, and trading infrastructure tailored to the needs of a global HFT platform. Optimize systems for performance and reliability under extreme throughput demands. Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration with core trading workflows. Drive technical strategy for greenfield builds and modernization of existing systems. What Were Looking For 5+ years of systems-level programming experience
in Rust, C++, or similar languages (Rust experience preferred). Proven expertise building
high-performance, distributed, and concurrent systems . Strong knowledge of
low-latency architectures , networking protocols, and memory-safe programming. Experience working on
custom messaging systems, storage layers, or trading tools
is a major plus. Deep understanding of Linux internals and performance tuning. Comfortable working onsite
4 days per week in Midtown NYC
to collaborate with global teams in a high-intensity environment. Why Join Us? Work at the cutting edge of
HFT infrastructure engineering
for one of the worlds leading hedge funds. Tackle some of the most challenging problems in
distributed systems, low-latency networking, and market microstructure . Be part of a small, elite engineering group with direct impact on trading success. Competitive compensation package with base salary, bonus, and benefits. Location:
Midtown Manhattan (4 days onsite / 1 day remote) Type:
Full-time, Permanent Compensation:
Highly competitive (base + performance bonus + benefits) Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Industries
Financial Services and Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Cypress Group by 2x Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in
New York City Metropolitan Area . New York, NY $220,000.00-$260,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $141,000.00-$202,000.00 6 days ago New York, NY $99,500.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $176,000.00-$250,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$283,000.00 1 week ago Brooklyn, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $163,200.00-$223,200.00 3 days ago Full Stack Software Engineer (All Levels)
New York, NY $120,000.00-$180,000.00 4 months ago New York, NY $130,000.00-$240,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$185,000.00 1 day ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$140,000.00 4 days ago Software Engineer (Fullstack) - Payments
New York, NY $163,200.00-$223,200.00 2 days ago New York, NY $235,000.00-$255,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 2 months ago Backend Software Engineer, CloudKitchens - New York City
New York, NY $190,000.00-$320,000.00 6 days ago New York, NY $99,500.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Backend Engineer, Real-time supply management
New York, NY $128,000.00-$160,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$180,000.00 36 minutes ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $176,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Software Engineer - Frontend / Fullstack
New York, NY $140,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $125,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago Stamford, CT $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Brooklyn, NY $135,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $130,000.00-$250,000.00 2 days ago New York, NY $100,500.00-$173,250.00 4 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr