Rust Jobs for Rustaceans

About OpenYield
OpenYield is the next generation automated marketplace for trading fixed income securities. We are a technology forward firm looking for experienced and talented C++ and Rust developers who share our passion for technology, trading and taking on a challenge. You will have the opportunity to design, implement, test and deliver on many aspects of the emerging platform, including working on integrations, API servers, back-end services and new projects. This is a rare opportunity to join early during a fast growth period for the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and evolve scalable and reliable software applications using modern languages and patterns.
• Collaborate with the founders to solve for and implement solutions to build a reliable, stable and performant platform
• Produce an optimal, readable and maintainable code base that follows modern practices and coding standards, invest in code reviews and feedback to ensure high-quality code and improvements
• Identify and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks, software defects, and security vulnerabilities across the entire surface of the platform
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices to continuously enhance knowledge and skills, and an eagerness to learn new technologies

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• 3-7 years of related work experience, including the design and successful shipping of mission-critical product
• Business experience in the finance industry working on Trading Platforms, Exchanges, and/or Connectivity in the bond, equities, futures, FX or options markets, either for FinTech software companies or live market participants
• Proficiency and practice in our core programming language of C++, Rust is nice to have and a strong knowledge of relational databases, to create reliable, performant and scalable applications
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Ability to take on projects and drive them through to completion
• High degree of organization and follow-through with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems, communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

What We Offer

• All OpenYield employees participate in the equity pool
• A beautiful office in midtown NYC, with flexibility for remote work
• The adventure to be a part of a next generation startup disrupting an industry