Quantitative Developer

Summary

Join BitMEX, a leading global crypto derivatives exchange, and become part of the Trading Engine team responsible for core brokerage and trading functionalities. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining trading engine systems, collaborating with quantitative analysts to optimize models and algorithms, and ensuring efficient order management, risk management, and market data distribution. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of Java programming experience in quantitative/latency-sensitive applications, a strong understanding of modern software development principles, and experience in financial trading applications. BitMEX offers a dynamic work environment, a comprehensive benefits package including remote work options, generous paid time off, top-tier health insurance, professional development allowance, wellness benefits, and life insurance. The company values meticulousness, agility, and simplicity, seeking adaptable team players who thrive in a diverse, global setting.

Requirements

• 5+ years programming experience writing quantitative / latency sensitive applications in Java
• Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of modern software development (TDD, BDD, Domain-driven design, SOLID)
• Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics degree preferable
• Ability to not only implement product specification, but collaborate with stakeholders to add to and improve it
• Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to break larger problems down and turning complex problems into simpler abstractions
• A keen attention to details and edge cases as well as testing

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 continuously optimize existing and develop new models/algorithms to facilitate risk controls and improve user experience
• Maintain and optimize order management, margin and risk management systems
• Be able to work as a team as well as independently to gather requirements, plan and execute implementation and roll out

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
• 25 days of annual leave , on top of public holidays, as well as maternity, paternity and childcare leave… etc to accommodate your growing responsibilities
• A top tier & comprehensive medical, dental and vision policy for you and your dependents
• Professional development allowance to support your career advancement
• Access to our annual wellness benefits to cultivate your physical and mental growth
• Don’t forget the advantage of our Beyond Border Remote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
• Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
• Life insurance coverage to provide a safety net for your family’s future