Low Latency Software Engineer (Rust)

About Whistler Trading

Whistler Trading is a systematic proprietary trading firm founded by industry leaders who previously built some of the most successful businesses in quantitative finance and high-frequency trading. We’re on a mission to build elite trading systems and infrastructure with unmatched speed, efficiency, and performance.

The Role

We are seeking a Low Latency Software Engineer of uncommon talent and drive. You should possess a deep love for software and technology, and bring a unique combination of technical prowess and analytical rigor to the table.

What You’ll Do

• • Design and implement high-performance, low-latency software solutions using Rust

• • Build elegant, efficient, and scalable systems with a focus on speed and throughput

• • Collaborate closely with trading and business teams to develop custom solutions

• • Analyze complex systems and business problems to create innovative solutions

• • Work independently with initiative and make sound decisions with confidence

Qualifications

• • 2+ years of software engineering experience, ideally at a high-frequency trading (HFT) firm

• • Strong experience in Rust, C++ or other systems programming language

• • Familiarity with or interest in Rust is a plus, but not required

• • Experience optimizing code for nanosecond or microsecond-level latency improvements, or a strong interest in doing so

• • Mastery of multi-threaded application design and development

• • Creative problem-solving ability and strong analytical mindset

• • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in fast-paced environments

• • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred)

• • We highly value degrees from IIT campuses and other premier institutions, but we also welcome applicants who can demonstrate exceptional skill through experience and achievements

• Why Whistler?

• • Work with the best in the industry

• • No politics, just performance

• • Rapid feedback loops, real impact

• • Long-term opportunity with significant growth potential