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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