Overview
Trading Technology Engineer (Java/Quant) at BitMEX
BitMEX is a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional trading platform.
Since 2014, BitMEX has maintained a strong security record.
Our platform provides low latency, deep liquidity, and high availability, with a broad range of derivatives and crypto products.
We are looking for a skilled technologist with a quantitative background who is enthusiastic about shaping the future of crypto exchanges.
You will join the Trading Engine team, which manages brokerage and trading functionalities, including order management, risk checking, position keeping, PnL calculations, derivatives pricing, risk management, market data distribution, order matching, and settlement.
Our goal is to build a best-in-class engineering team to scale the BitMEX trading platform for millions of users and transactions per second.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain trading engine systems and features such as risk management, pricing, and order management
- Work with quantitative analysts and product team members to optimize existing models/algorithms to facilitate risk controls and improve user experience
- Maintain and optimize order management, margin and risk management systems
- Collaborate within a team or operate independently to gather requirements, plan, implement and roll out solutions
Qualifications
- 5+ years programming experience writing quantitative / latency sensitive applications in Java
- Excellent understanding of modern software development fundamentals (TDD, BDD, Domain-driven design, SOLID)
- Experience at a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, or Exchange developing financial trading applications would be beneficial
- Ability to implement product specifications and collaborate with stakeholders to improve them
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex problems into simpler abstractions
- Attention to detail and thorough testing
Nice To Have
- Experience in development of execution algos and risk management systems
- Finance knowledge in FX/Crypto spot and derivatives markets
- Working knowledge of the KDB/q language
- Working knowledge of containerisation using Docker/Kubernetes
Why BitMEX?
BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity.
We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.
We seek determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem.
We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity.
As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.
We offer an industry-leading benefits package to permanent employees, including:
- Work from home to help you balance work, family and personal life
- 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, maternity/paternity and childcare leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Professional development allowance
- Annual wellness benefits
- Remote working options under the Beyond Border policy
- Team building and offsite events
- Life insurance coverage
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