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Head of Trading Technology

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 22 May 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $150k - $210k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The company is building the next generation of regulated digital-asset market infrastructure. We are seeking a senior technology leader to drive the evolution of our core trading systems toward CME/Nasdaq-grade exchange infrastructure that is ultra-low-latency, deterministic, resilient, auditable, risk-controlled, and regulator-ready by design. This highly strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping the architecture, performance, resilience, and institutional readiness of the company’s core exchange infrastructure globally.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and lead the long-term architecture strategy for the company’s core trading infrastructure.
  • Drive design and optimization of ultra-low-latency trading systems.
  • Standardize trading system architecture and behavior across various trading products.
  • Build regulator-ready exchange infrastructure with necessary audit trails and operational controls.
  • Lead exchange-grade risk control architecture.
  • Establish performance engineering standards across the trading stack.
  • Partner with various internal teams to support the company’s global expansion into regulated markets.
  • Recruit, mentor, and scale a world-class trading technology organization.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of experience in trading technology or related fields.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing senior engineering teams or complex trading platforms.
  • Deep understanding of electronic trading systems and exchange market structures.
  • Hands-on technical expertise in C++, Linux systems, networking, low-latency architecture, and more.

Preferred Background:

  • Experience with exchange matching engines, clearing systems, and institutional-grade environments.
  • Familiarity with protocols such as FIX and high-availability infrastructure.

Why Join Us: At the company, we foster a supportive and enriching work environment. Benefits include professional development support, regular team-building activities and events, and opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (On-site) Work Conditions: Full-time, On-site Language Requirements: Multilingual capabilities are preferred to support our global operations.

About the Company: Established in 2018, the company is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. The company delivers a seamless ecosystem for trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3, driven by world-class technology and a user-first mindset. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer service, we are shaping the future of finance.

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