Remote Senior Trading Systems Software Engineer

Summary

Join Ava Labs as a Senior Trading Systems Software Engineer and contribute to the development and maintenance of high-performance trading systems for Enclave Markets, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. You will build integrations with multiple exchanges, design risk management solutions, optimize order placement algorithms, and create trade analytics. This role requires a BS in Computer Science, 5+ years of backend development experience, proficiency in Python, and experience with financial systems. The position offers flexible working arrangements, with remote work options available, and a competitive salary range of $142,400 to $213,600.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or related discipline
• 5+ years experience in backend development
• Experience with Python
• Experience with financial systems, trading platforms, and exchanges
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Curiosity and self-learning: A strong curiosity and eagerness to learn, especially about the latest information in blockchain technology and finance
• Self-driven mindset: Ability to identify opportunities and execute on them independently

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trading systems for market making on behalf of the Avalanche Foundation, ensuring high performance and reliability
• Create integrations for order routing and market data with multiple exchanges, leveraging REST and websocket APIs
• Design and implement robust risk management and hedging solutions to reduce risk
• Optimize order placement algorithms to enhance execution efficiency, reduce slippage, and minimize funding rate payments
• Build comprehensive trade analytics scripts to monitor PNL, positions, and risk, providing actionable insights
• Continuously improve system performance and decrease latency to maintain a competitive edge in the market

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Golang
• Experience with blockchain technology

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements: About one-third of our company is based in our New York City office, while the rest of our team works remotely from locations within and outside the US. We welcome remote engineers from any location, provided they can maintain some overlap with US time zones
• Salary Range: $142,400 to $213,600