About the Job:
The company is a leading global exchange for crypto derivatives, offering a professional-grade trading platform since 2014. With a commitment to security and transparency, the company has never lost a coin and regularly publishes its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities.
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The Funds & Wallets system supports the custody of digital assets, enabling thousands of customers to securely deposit assets as margin in our Trading Engine. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Custody Engineering Lead to join our dynamic team. This individual will collaborate closely with our Trading and Wallet Technology Engineers to enhance the security, efficiency, and scalability of our deposit, custody, and withdrawal systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of secure and efficient custody solutions for various cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks.
- Collaborate with the Head of Custody and Technology Engineers to define technical strategy and roadmap for custody, deposits, and withdrawals.
- Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive the integration of new cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks into our custody infrastructure.
- Optimize deposit and withdrawal processes for efficiency and reliability, ensuring fast and seamless transactions.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to custody and wallet operations.
- Oversee build, test, integration, and deployment systems, partnering with DevOps engineers to manage platform changes.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in blockchain technology, cryptography, and digital asset security.
- Contribute to the overall design and evolution of the company's platform.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
- At least 8 years of software engineering experience with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role focused on cryptocurrency.
- Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, cryptographic principles, and digital asset security best practices.
- Proven experience designing and implementing secure and scalable custody solutions.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python.
- Exceptional leadership abilities and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong strategic thinking and execution skills in dynamic environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good awareness of security threats and mitigation strategies.
- Language Requirement: Fluency in both written and verbal English.
Benefits:
- Work from home to find a balance between work and personal life.
- Paid holidays and leave.
- Team building and offsite events.
- Beyond Border Remote Working policy for flexibility.
- Option to be paid in fiat or cryptocurrency.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are determined to contribute to the future of cryptocurrency, we encourage you to apply!
