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Software Engineer - Crypto Market Maker

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Dec 12

About Us:

We are a fast-growing High-Frequency Trading firm & Market Maker at the forefront of the cryptocurrency market-making space. Our mission is to deliver high-performance, low-latency trading solutions that drive liquidity and efficiency in digital asset markets. If you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and thrive in high-pressure environments, we want you to join our team of innovators.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in designing and optimizing low-latency trading systems for crypto market-making. In this role, you will develop and maintain systems that interact with exchanges at sub-millisecond speeds, ensuring high throughput and minimal latency. You will collaborate closely with quants, traders, and clients to build robust, scalable solutions for real-time trading while also offering exceptional support to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and optimize low-latency trading systems for cryptocurrency market-making.
  • Develop connectivity modules for multiple crypto exchanges using protocols like FIX, WebSocket, and REST APIs.
  • Implement smart order routing, order matching, and risk management logic for market-making operations.
  • Optimize trading system performance, including latency reduction, throughput maximization, and efficient resource usage.
  • Develop real-time monitoring tools and dashboards to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Engage directly with clients to address technical questions, explain trading strategies, and provide support regarding market-making operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live trading environments, ensuring 24/7 uptime and high system reliability.
  • Collaborate with quants and traders to refine trading strategies and tailor system requirements to client needs.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to clients, ensuring they understand the functionality of our systems and strategies.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on low-latency, high-performance systems.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, or a low-level programming language like C++ or Rust.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols and optimization techniques (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).
  • Proven experience building and maintaining trading systems, preferably for crypto or HFT.
  • Familiarity with market data feeds, order book mechanics, and trading protocols.
  • Understanding of multi-threaded programming, concurrency, and distributed systems.
  • Solid knowledge of performance profiling and debugging tools.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical clients.
  • Strong client-facing skills, with a focus on building strong relationships and offering exceptional support.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with crypto exchange APIs, including FIX and WebSocket.
  • Knowledge of algorithmic trading strategies, especially market making.
  • Familiarity with kernel bypass, or other hardware-accelerated low-latency solutions.
  • Exposure to database technologies like Redis or Time-series DBs for high-speed data storage and retrieval.
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
  • Previous experience engaging with clients, explaining technical concepts, and providing solutions to their needs.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Work in an innovative, fast-paced environment at the cutting edge of crypto trading.
  • A chance to make a direct impact with your work, contributing to a high-performance team.
  • Opportunities for growth and development in a rapidly evolving market.
  • A dynamic, collaborative team where communication and client engagement are key to success.
  • Flexible work environment (remote or hybrid options available).

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