Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platforms
The Voleon Group$270,000 - $300,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Digital Assets, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., U.S. equities, EU markets, crypto exchanges)
- Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing
- Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments
- Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments
- Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds
- A solid understanding of the application stack and infrastructure associated with electronic and algorithmic trading
- Strong technical background, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows
- Proficiency in FIX protocol and trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways)
- Familiarity with concurrency, networking, and memory management
- Proven track record of building and benchmarking execution algorithms
- Ideally, active engagement with crypto markets or strong curiosity about them
Responsibilities
- Design and lead the development of a low-latency, high-throughput EMS / Smart Order Router system
- Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost
- Collaborate with traders, and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities
- Integrate the SOR with the trading, booking and reporting stack
- Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions
- Mentor junior developers, enforce code quality standards, and contribute to architectural decisions
- Provide support for production trading issues and continuously improve system resilience and failover mechanisms
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary or compensation for this Lead Developer role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this EMS / Smart Order Router Lead Developer position remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the EMS / Smart Order Router Lead Developer role?
Candidates need a proven track record of building and benchmarking execution algorithms, experience in low-latency high-throughput systems, intelligent routing algorithms, and integration with trading stacks, plus ideally engagement with crypto markets.
What is the company culture like at Galaxy?
Galaxy fosters a culture of builders and overachievers who embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach, with values like seeking excellence, being highly aligned yet loosely coupled, disagreeing transparently, and building dream teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Developer position?
A strong candidate has a proven track record in building and benchmarking execution algorithms, curiosity or experience in crypto markets, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead development in a fast-paced global environment while mentoring juniors.
Galaxy
Provides secure investment solutions for cryptocurrencies
About Galaxy
Galaxy.com provides access to cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets, primarily targeting institutional clients such as companies and investors. Their investment solutions include both passive funds, which allow for exposure to digital assets without active management, and active funds managed by experienced crypto experts. These funds are designed to meet the high standards of institutional investors. Galaxy.com generates revenue through management fees on assets under management and offers comprehensive solutions for securely managing blockchain assets without third-party custody. The company also focuses on education and research, partnering with data providers like Bloomberg to deliver reliable information and offering resources like masterclasses to help clients understand digital assets. The goal of Galaxy.com is to lead in the digital asset space by providing secure, reliable, and expertly managed investment options for sophisticated investors.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$17.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Risks
Competition from tokenization startups like Plume could challenge Galaxy's market position.
Financial restructuring of companies like Rhodium may pose financial risks to Galaxy.
Upsized $350 million offering could increase financial leverage and risk for Galaxy.
Differentiation
Galaxy.com offers both passive and active investment funds for digital assets.
The company provides end-to-end solutions for secure blockchain asset management.
Galaxy.com emphasizes education with masterclasses and digital asset academies.
Upsides
Increased interest in tokenization opens new investment opportunities for Galaxy.com.
Partnerships like Tencent Music suggest potential in entertainment sector for blockchain use.
Appointment of Tony Paquette as CFO could enhance financial strategies and fund management.
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