[Remote] Senior Trading Technology Engineer (Java/Low-Latency) at BitMEX

Asia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, FinTech, Derivatives TradingIndustries

Requirements

8+ years programming experience writing high-performance Java applications
Experienced in developing low latency trading systems
Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or similar STEM discipline
Experience in a related industry, such as within a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, or an Exchange developing financial trading applications
Understanding of the modern software development fundamentals and testing practices inclusive of TDD and BDD
Understanding of design patterns and object-oriented programming such as SOLID, with in-depth understanding of algorithms and their complexities
Understanding of the Java Memory Model and concurrency in practice
Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to break larger problems down and turning complex problems into simpler abstractions
Genuine passion for software development, and a keen lifetime learner who puts quality over quantity

Responsibilities

Ownership in the design, development and delivery of trading system components
New feature implementation, bug fixing, and performance tuning
Partner with Financial Products and quantitative researchers on product delivery
Mentor team members and drive firm initiatives

Skills

Java

Low-Latency

Trading Systems

Order Management

Risk Management

Performance Tuning

Order Matching

PNL Calculations

Market Data

BitMEX

Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform

About BitMEX

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.

None, SeychellesHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$65KTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Company Social Events

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Regulatory scrutiny from past compliance failures could impact BitMEX's operations and reputation.

Increased competition from emerging exchanges offering better leverage options may erode market share.

Volatility in new token listings like GOAT and STLS poses financial risks for traders and platform.

Differentiation

BitMEX offers up to 100x leverage on Bitcoin contracts, attracting experienced traders.

The platform provides perpetual contracts, allowing indefinite position holding with margin requirements.

BitMEX is renowned for its industry-leading security measures, ensuring user fund protection.

Upsides

Launch of Multi Asset Margining simplifies trading, potentially attracting more users.

Introduction of XBTG25 futures contract enhances market position with diverse investment options.

Support for token migrations like POL positions BitMEX as a forward-thinking exchange.

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