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Location: Singapore, Singapore (Hybrid)Hybrid | Full-timeCompensation: $115K - $140KWe are hiring on behalf of an elite proprietary trading infrastructure firm is seeking an exceptional Backend Engineer to design and build the core components of its next-generation institutional trading framework. Operating as a specialized prime brokerage ecosystem for high-throughput decentralized protocols, our client develops cutting-edge environments powering institutional-grade algorithmic execution at scale.This critical technical role focuses on architecting secure, low-latency infrastructure capable of processing high-volume financial transactions. The successful candidate will collaborate with an elite technical team to advance the capabilities of decentralized execution environments, utilizing privacy-preserving technologies and sophisticated distributed system designs.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Core Infrastructure Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance backend services and core infrastructure components using Rust.</li><li>Smart Contract Engineering: Build, optimize, and audit highly secure smart contracts tailored for advanced decentralized virtual machine (EVM) environments.</li><li>Latency Optimization: Develop, refine, and optimize real-time trading infrastructure to achieve sub-millisecond end-to-end execution latencies.</li><li>System Architecture: Collaborate closely with foundational engineering teams on protocol architecture, cryptographic implementation, and scalable distributed system design.</li><li>Security & Cryptography: Integrate privacy-preserving cryptography, including Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), into the core transaction pipeline.</li></ul><ul><li>Systems Programming: Demonstrated professional proficiency in Rust and low-level systems programming.</li><li>Trading Systems Exposure: Prior exposure to high-throughput quantitative trading systems, market-making infrastructure, or order routing engines.</li><li>Distributed Networks: Proven experience designing, profiling, and optimizing high-performance, low-latency distributed systems.</li><li>Blockchain Knowledge: Strong structural understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and secure smart contract development.</li><li>Advanced Concepts: Familiarity with mathematical and cryptographic concepts, specifically privacy-preserving primitives and TEE architectures.</li><li>Operational Mindset: An autonomous problem-solving approach with a passion for constructing highly resilient, scalable infrastructure.</li></ul><ul><li>Equity Allocation: Highly competitive equity compensation package ranging from 0.2% to 0.5% based on experience.</li><li>Elite Technical Environment: Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading distributed systems architects and Web3 pioneers.</li><li>Impact: Exposure to cutting-edge technical challenges at the intersection of quantitative finance and advanced cryptography.</li></ul>Interview Process<li>Stage 1 (Introductory Consultation): A 20-minute preliminary discussion with the Co-Founder to review background alignment, initial competencies, and mandate details.</li><li>Stage 2 (Technical Assessment I): A 30-minute deep-dive technical session focused on systems engineering, architecture, and language proficiency with the Lead Engineer.</li><li>Stage 3 (Technical Assessment II): A 30-minute technical evaluation exploring distributed systems strategy, protocol design, and execution dynamics with the Co-Founder.</li><li>Stage 4 (Practical Evaluation): A comprehensive 3-day paid work trial designed to evaluate real-time collaboration, codebase integration, and technical execution capabilities.</li>Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting <ul><li>Systems Programming: Demonstrated professional proficiency in Rust and low-level systems programming.</li><li>Trading Systems Exposure: Prior exposure to high-throughput quantitative trading systems, market-making infrastructure, or order routing engines.</li><li>Distributed Networks: Proven experience designing, profiling, and optimizing high-performance, low-latency distributed systems.</li><li>Blockchain Knowledge: Strong structural understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and secure smart contract development.</li><li>Advanced Concepts: Familiarity with mathematical and cryptographic concepts, specifically privacy-preserving primitives and TEE architectures.</li><li>Operational Mindset: An autonomous problem-solving approach with a passion for constructing highly resilient, scalable infrastructure.</li></ul><ul><li>Equity Allocation: Highly competitive equity compensation package ranging from 0.2% to 0.5% based on experience.</li><li>Elite Technical Environment: Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading distributed systems architects and Web3 pioneers.</li><li>Impact: Exposure to cutting-edge technical challenges at the intersection of quantitative finance and advanced cryptography.</li></ul>Interview Process<li>Stage 1 (Introductory Consultation): A 20-minute preliminary discussion with the Co-Founder to review background alignment, initial competencies, and mandate details.</li><li>Stage 2 (Technical Assessment I): A 30-minute deep-dive technical session focused on systems engineering, architecture, and language proficiency with the Lead Engineer.</li><li>Stage 3 (Technical Assessment II): A 30-minute technical evaluation exploring distributed systems strategy, protocol design, and execution dynamics with the Co-Founder.</li><li>Stage 4 (Practical Evaluation): A comprehensive 3-day paid work trial designed to evaluate real-time collaboration, codebase integration, and technical execution capabilities.</li>Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting

Backend Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our and support our Trading Desk Team at Coinhako.In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance tooling that power our internal Trading team. You’ll also be required to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across systems, optimize transaction workflows, and enhance trading reliability, scalability and operationally.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Design, build, and maintain backend services and internal tools that support Coinhako’s Trading Desk operations.</li><li>Integrate with exchanges, liquidity providers, trading venues, and internal systems using REST APIs, WebSocket, and FIX where applicable.</li><li>Improve the reliability, scalability, latency, and observability of internal trading systems.</li><li>Automate manual trading operations and reduce operational risk through better tooling and system design.</li><li>Participate in all phases of the development life cycle such as developing, code review, testing, and debugging.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Minimum 5-6 years of professional work experience as a Software Engineer in designing and building Trading systems.</li><li>Strong background in Python or Go, knowledge in C++ will be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Experience with REST APIs and WebSocket, and FIX connectivity.</li><li>Familiarity with the trade lifecycle, financial products, trading venues, risk controls, and execution workflows.</li><li>Experience building trading infrastructure such as order management, execution, market data, risk, reconciliation, or post-trade workflows.</li><li>Exposure to low-latency, high-throughput, or high-frequency trading systems is a strong advantage.</li><li>Experience with cloud and infrastructure tooling such as AWS, Docker, and Terraform.</li><li>Experience building systems using SQL and NoSQL databases.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment.</li><li>Demonstrate a collaborative attitude with a bias toward action.</li><li>Experience working in Cryptocurrency/Blockchain/Fintech/Financial firms.</li></ul>What’s in it for you:<ul><li>Friendly and fun start-up work culture.</li><li>Convenient work location located in the heart of CBD area.</li><li>Generous annual leaves on top of national holidays.</li><li>Medical coverage including GP, Specialist, TCM, and more.</li><li>Self-care benefits and exciting fitness workshops/webinars.</li><li>Vibrant office with a well-stocked pantry.</li></ul>Find out more about Coinhako @<a href="https://www.coinhako.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">https://www.coinhako.com/</a> and don't forget to visit our Careers Page @<a href="https://www.coinhako.com/join-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">https://www.coinhako.com/join-us</a>!By submitting your application to us, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure and processing of your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy, which is accessible at <a href="https://www.coinhako.com/legal/sg-1/privacy_policy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">https://www.coinhako.com/legal/sg-1/privacy_policy</a>.

Senior Engineer - Trading Desk

The Trading Infrastructure team is building a high-performance, front-to-back Trading Platform that supports multi-asset trading. The platform is designed to handle financial instruments with low-latency execution, robust risk controls, and seamless integration across trading, risk, operations, and finance workflows. The system is built with a modular architecture encompassing core components such as market data feeds, order gateways, execution algorithms, risk engines, UI dashboards, middle office reconciliation, and account infrastructure. We emphasize event-driven, deterministic system design, real-time observability, and strong security.Our tech stack includes Java (low-latency), Python, Web UI (React/Ag-Grid), Aeron, ClickHouse, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tooling, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and performance. AI-assisted development tools are also leveraged to boost productivity and quality across the team.<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Design and develop core backend systems including market connectivity, order routing, execution engine, risk, and position tracking.</li><li>Implement ultra-low-latency and GC-free components using best practices in lock-free and off-heap programming.</li><li>Apply event-driven and fully deterministic design principles to ensure traceable and predictable system behavior.</li><li>Collaborate closely with product and trading teams to translate requirements into performant, production-ready solutions.</li><li>Participate in performance profiling, JVM tuning, and debugging complex issues in production.</li><li>Develop and maintain automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Engage in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical audits to ensure high standards across the codebase.</li><li>Use AI-driven coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar) to accelerate development and improve productivity where appropriate.</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>8+ years of Java backend development experience, preferably in a trading or real-time system environment.</li><li>Deep understanding of Java core internals, multithreading, memory models, and garbage collection.</li><li>Proven experience in GC-free or low-GC programming, including use of <a href="http://sun.misc.Unsafe" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">sun.misc.Unsafe</a>, direct buffers, and memory-mapped files.</li><li>Familiarity with Aeron, SBE, or other low-latency messaging libraries.</li><li>Strong grasp of event-driven architecture and experience designing fully deterministic systems.</li><li>Solid knowledge of time-series and analytical databases like ClickHouse; exposure to kdb+ or InfluxDB is a plus.</li><li>Experience with distributed systems, message queues, and performance tuning at the network and application layer.</li><li>Comfortable using AI-powered development tools to enhance code quality and development speed.</li><li>Strong testing discipline including TDD, benchmarking, and resilience testing.</li></ul><h3>Communication and Collaboration</h3><ul><li>Proficient in English (spoken and written); Chinese or other languages are a plus but not required.</li><li>Comfortable working in a global team with colleagues across APAC, EMEA, and North America.</li><li>Strong communication skills; able to interface across all levels from senior leadership to engineers and stakeholders.</li><li>Able to collaborate effectively with people from different cultural and technical backgrounds, aligning tech decisions with business goals.</li></ul>Life @ <a href="http://Crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Crypto.com</a>Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-upAspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.Work Perks: <a href="http://crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">crypto.com</a> visa card provided upon joiningAre you ready to kickstart your future with us?BenefitsCompetitive salaryAttractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversaryWork Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-upAspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.Work Perks: <a href="http://crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">crypto.com</a> visa card provided upon joiningOur <a href="http://Crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Crypto.com</a> benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.About <a href="http://Crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Crypto.com</a>:Founded in 2016, <a href="http://Crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Crypto.com</a> serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, <a href="http://Crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Crypto.com</a> is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.Learn more at <a href="https://crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">https://crypto.com</a>.<a href="http://Crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Crypto.com</a> is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. <a href="http://Crypto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Crypto.com</a> values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We may use artificial intelligence tools to analyze the content of your Resume/CV against the specific requirements for the position. The purpose is to support our recruitment team in reviewing applications more effectively. These tools assist our recruitment team in their evaluation of your application by providing recommendations, but they do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans who consider the insights generated by the tools along with other relevant information. If you would like more details about how your personal information is processed, please contact us.

Senior Java Developer (Trading Platform)

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Onboarding team, you'll build the systems that power user onboarding and KYC across every Coinbase product and market. This team enables Coinbase to launch in new countries and ship new products quickly while meeting compliance and regulatory requirements. You'll own backend services that drive onboarding conversion at global scale and shape the architecture that makes rapid expansion possible.What you'll do:<ul><li>Own the design, development, and scaling of backend services in Golang that power onboarding and KYC workflows across multiple products and geographies.</li><li>Build scalable, service-oriented systems using modern cloud infrastructure and industry best practices to solve novel platform challenges.</li><li>Drive improvements to onboarding and MTU conversion funnels by identifying bottlenecks and shipping data-informed solutions.</li><li>Partner with engineers, product managers, designers, and senior leadership to translate product and technical vision into quarterly execution roadmaps.</li><li>Lead cross-cutting design reviews within your product area, ensuring security, operational integrity, and architectural clarity across all features shipped.</li></ul>Required Skills and Experience:<ul><li>5+ years of professional software engineering experience building, scaling, and maintaining production backend services in a service-oriented architecture.</li><li>Proven track record designing distributed systems that operate reliably at scale, including experience with cloud-native tooling (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP).</li><li>Proficiency in Golang or a similar statically-typed language, with demonstrated ability to write well-tested, production-grade code.</li><li>Experience owning end-to-end delivery of platform capabilities, from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration.</li><li>Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.</li></ul>P77353Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation mayalso include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):$191,100—$191,100 SGD

Senior Software Engineer, Consumer

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Consumer & Business Advanced Trading team, you'll architect and deliver Coinbase's next-generation trading systems for the IntX product, working from Singapore in close collaboration with the Trading team. This team builds the fastest, most reliable crypto trading infrastructure globally. You'll lead multi-quarter, cross-organizational initiatives that define how millions of customers trade, while mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar across the organization.What you'll do:<ul><li>Own the technical vision and architecture for mission-critical trading systems, including order management, execution engines, and reliability infrastructure.</li><li>Drive multi-quarter projects across multiple engineering teams from design through production delivery.</li><li>Lead system design and code review processes that elevate engineering quality and set standards for the trading stack.</li><li>Partner with Product Management and Design to align product strategy with long-term technical bets and roadmap priorities.</li><li>Shape the strategic direction of the trading platform by identifying high-leverage technical initiatives and driving consensus across organizational boundaries.</li><li>Deepen engineering talent across the team by coaching engineers at various levels and developing the next generation of trading infrastructure leaders.</li></ul>Required Skills and Experience:<ul><li>5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated ownership of large-scale distributed systems.</li><li>Hands-on expertise in trading systems (traditional or crypto), with direct experience building or operating order management, execution, market data, or risk management components.</li><li>Track record of leading complex, cross-team initiatives from ambiguous problem statements through delivered outcomes, with measurable impact on product or platform reliability.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to translate product requirements into scalable system designs and communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with performant backend languages in production trading environments.</li><li>Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.</li></ul>P76880Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation mayalso include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):$191,100—$191,100 SGD

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As a Senior Software Engineer in the Card Engineering team, you’ll help build the foundation of Reap’s card platform—designing, developing, and operating services that power card transactions, fraud detection, card lifecycle management, and developer-facing APIs. You’ll be a key contributor in a high-ownership, cross-functional environment, working closely with product managers, designers, compliance, and other engineers. From authoring transaction workflows to implementing scalable event-driven services, your work will shape the core infrastructure used by clients, partners, and developers globally. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving real-world financial problems at scale, care deeply about system correctness and resiliency, and thrive in fast-moving, collaborative teams.

Senior Software Engineer, Card Solutions (Backend-Focused, NodeJS/TypeScript)

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