Engineering Manager - Rust (£250-300k cash comp)

Engineering Manager – Core Product & Application Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £154,000 - £200,000 c 50% Bonus Equity Benefits We are partnered exclusively with a venture backed trading technology company that’s transformed a bold vision into a platform processing billions of transactions daily. Starting as a tight-knit team, they’ve scaled to handle ~120M transactions daily in the US and are now gearing up to expand into European markets. They’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to drive their next phase of growth. In this role, you’ll lead a lean, high-performing team—kicking off with 3 engineers in London—to build and refine a core product that demands precision and speed (think execution times in milliseconds). You’ll dive into hands-on development of low-latency , distributed systems using Rust , while also building a broader leadership-focused role as the team expands. This is a chance to shape a critical piece of infrastructure from the ground up, tackling challenges like scalability, client integrations, and regulatory demands—all part of an ambitious roadmap spanning new geographies and domains. Who You Are: 7 years of software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in systems programming (Rust preferred, C++ ideal, or Java expertise welcome) Proven ability to lead & inspire Hands-on experience building distributed, high-performance systems A pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments Bonus but not essential: Financial markets knowledge—strong technical chops matter most Stand outs if you have worked with but not essential: SBE Aeron Fix Protocol and Equities What’s On Offer: Base salary: £150k - £200k GBP Meaningful equity stake cash bonus Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, pension, wellness allowance) Hybrid work model, generous vacation, and added perks Interview Process: 1-hour technical screening with the CTO Team meet-and-greet 2-4 hour take-home coding challenge Final round with Executive Leadership This is a rare opportunity to join a company at a pivotal moment, working on a core product that powers their success. If you’re an engineering leader with a passion for systems-level work and a track record of getting things done, then please apply here!