Back-End Engineer Institutional, Trading Platform at Blockchain.com

London, England, United Kingdom

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Proficiency in programming languages: C++, Rust, Python, SQL
Experience in multithreading
Experience in network programming (multicast)
Experience in performance benchmarking and tuning
Understanding of algorithms, data structures, databases, and distributed systems
Familiarity with Order Management Systems (OMS), exchange gateway connectivity, market data ingestion and processing, and high-throughput, low-latency systems
Strong commitment to quality, including unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, and failure recovery testing

Responsibilities

Build low latency, scalable, and highly performant trading services in Rust, including Order Management System (OMS), exchange gateways, and risk management systems
Enhance and maintain OMS functionality, ensuring efficient order execution, routing, and management in a high-frequency trading environment
Participate in a fast-paced, dedicated engineering team committed to constantly improving and iterating on cutting-edge systems
Contribute to the development of new financial services, systems, and architecture within the cryptocurrency exchange ecosystem
Gain exposure to low latency, high throughput techniques and algorithms
Ensure security by employing advanced encryption schemes to secure user and company data
Collaborate closely with other tech teams to deliver high-quality products and improve performance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RustC++PythonSQLmultithreadingnetwork programmingmulticastperformance benchmarkingperformance tuningdistributed systemsOMSunit testingintegration testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

The position is onsite at the London Office.

What is the salary for this Back-End Engineer position?

The job description states salary is not specified, but Blockchain.com offers a full-time salary based on experience along with meaningful equity.

What programming languages and key experiences are required?

Required programming languages are C++, Rust, Python, and SQL. Key experiences include multithreading, network programming (multicast), and performance benchmarking and tuning.

What is the company culture like at Blockchain.com?

Blockchain.com fosters a high-performance culture focused on fearlessness and hyper productivity.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have experience with low-latency systems, OMS, exchange gateways, multithreading, network programming, and a commitment to quality through comprehensive testing.

Blockchain.com

Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform

About Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, often in microseconds, thanks to the platform's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, trading spreads, and premium services, catering to both individual and institutional clients. It allows users to deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies and provides an API for programmatic trading and live market data. Blockchain.com prioritizes security and reliability, ensuring the protection of users' funds and data.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$583.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

501-1,000Employees