The company is seeking a Rust OR C++ Engineer with extensive experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) systems. Our company has established itself as a leader in the digital asset sector since 2017, renowned for partnerships and innovation. With a diverse team of over 200 members from 42 nationalities and a predominantly remote setup, we value collaboration and community through online and offline engagements.
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As a market maker, we provide services such as market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, and OTC trading. We pursue innovation in the algorithmic trading space, utilizing Rust, TypeScript, and Python across our technology stack.
In this role, you will contribute to our small but rapidly growing Options Business Unit. You will be responsible for building and improving our low latency options trading system and will have the opportunity to address impactful business challenges. Candidates located in either Asian or European time zones are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance low latency options trading systems.
- Collaborate in a globally distributed, remote team environment.
- Maintain complete ownership of projects from requirements gathering to deployment.
- Implement scalable systems architecture and extendable APIs.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in low latency or data-heavy systems (trading experience is preferred).
- Proficient in either Rust or C/C++ and willing to become an expert in Rust if not already.
- Experience with unit and integration testing.
- Knowledge or keen interest in options trading is essential.
- Familiarity with exchange connectivity and/or FPGA technologies is valuable.
- Experience with PostgreSQL databases and protobuf-based protocols.
Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to system design.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with big picture architectural thinking and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player.
Work Conditions:
- Full-time remote position with flexible working hours.
- Competitive salary with various benefits depending on employment type (employee or freelancer).
Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creeds, and sexual orientations. We hire based on merit and performance.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is expected.
Recruitment Process:
- Initial HR interview
- Interview with heads of the Options business unit
- Technical challenge (homework type)
- Challenge debrief (presentation of the solution)
- Offer
Eligible candidates will undergo background checks prior to joining the company.
