Senior System Developer – Ultra-Low Latency HFT (Crypto)

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Senior System Developer – Ultra-Low Latency HFT (Crypto)

• Commitment: Full-time (100%)
• Location: Remote (Must align with European time zones)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Compensation: Competitive Base + Significant Discretionary P&L Bonus

Company Description
We are expanding our core development capabilities and seeking an elite Software Engineer to join a tightly knit team of top-tier quantitative and engineering talent. We offer a flat-structured, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment where you will directly contribute to the advancement of a cutting-edge trading platform and have a significant, measurable impact on our business growth and P&L.

The Role
We are looking for a passionate senior technologist with extensive software engineering experience within high-frequency trading (HFT) firms in the crypto space. In this role, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to heavily influence the expansion of our global trading footprint.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with senior management and core developers to refine and optimize our best-in-class, ultra-low-latency trading system.
• Improve our framework to develop, backtest, and deploy sophisticated new trading strategies.
• Scale and maintain robust market connectivity across major crypto asset exchanges.
• Provide high-level technical support and performance monitoring for the production trading infrastructure.

Technical & Professional Skills
• Core Tech Stack: C++23, STL, Linux, WebSockets, and REST APIs.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years building or working on automated low-latency trading systems (including direct exchange order entry and market data feed handlers).
• Networking & Systems: Deep understanding of distributed systems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP multicast, kernel bypass/solarflare, application-level protocol development).
• Low-Latency Architecture: Mastery of low-latency software techniques (cache-aware data structures, lock-free programming, custom memory management).
• Domain Knowledge: Thorough understanding of crypto market microstructure (matching engines, exchange gateways, and order management systems).
• Cloud Mastery: Extensive experience with AWS. A strong understanding of load balancing
is a plus.
• Education: BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Sufficient command of English to collaborate effectively in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.

Key Personality Traits
• Entrepreneurial & Autonomous: A strategic thinker who is highly motivated, results-oriented, and capable of execution with minimal supervision.
• Analytical & Thorough: Meticulous attention to detail with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative: A team-oriented peer with strong interpersonal skills and a constructive approach to team dynamics.

What We Offer
This is a rare opportunity to join an emerging world-class crypto trading shop at a pivotal growth stage. The freedom to put ideas into practice here is unparalleled. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the organization’s trajector while collaborating with highly talented and like-minded professionals.

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