Sr. Software Engineer - Trading
AddeparFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must have 8+ years of programming experience in high-performance Java applications and experience developing low-latency trading systems. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar STEM discipline is required, along with experience in financial trading applications within a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, or Exchange. Familiarity with modern software development fundamentals, testing practices like TDD and BDD, design patterns such as SOLID, and object-oriented programming is necessary. A deep understanding of algorithms, their complexities, the Java Memory Model, and practical concurrency is also essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex problems, are required, alongside a genuine passion for software development and continuous learning.
The Senior Trading Technology Engineer will take ownership in the design, development, and delivery of trading system components. This includes implementing new features, fixing bugs, and tuning performance. The role involves partnering with Financial Products and quantitative researchers on product delivery, mentoring team members, and driving firm-wide initiatives.
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform
BitMEX is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform that focuses on Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP. It allows traders to leverage their positions, offering up to 100x leverage on Bitcoin contracts and varying leverage on other cryptocurrencies. Users can trade perpetual contracts, which do not expire, enabling them to hold positions indefinitely as long as they meet margin requirements. BitMEX serves a wide range of clients, from individual retail traders to institutional investors, and generates revenue through trading fees on transactions. The platform is recognized for its strong security measures that protect users' funds and data, and it also offers a Testnet for users to practice trading strategies without financial risk. Additionally, BitMEX provides a robust API for traders to create custom trading tools and access real-time data.