Trading Technology Engineer (Java/Quant) at BitMEX

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, FinTech, Derivatives TradingIndustries

Requirements

5+ years programming experience writing quantitative / latency sensitive applications in Java
Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of modern software development (TDD, BDD, Domain-driven design, SOLID)
Some experience at a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, or Exchange developing financial trading applications (beneficial)
Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics degree (preferable)
Ability to not only implement product specification, but collaborate with stakeholders to add to and improve it
Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to break larger problems down and turning complex problems into simpler abstractions
A keen attention to details and edge cases as well as testing

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain trading engine systems and features such as risk management, pricing, and order management
Work with quantitative analysts and product team members to continuously optimize existing and develop new models/algorithms to facilitate risk controls and improve user experience
Maintain and optimize order management, margin and risk management systems
Be able to work as a team as well as independently to gather requirements, plan and execute implementation and roll out

Skills

Java

Quantitative Analysis

Risk Management

Order Management

Derivatives Pricing

PnL Calculations

Order Matching

Low Latency Systems

Trading Engine

Market Data Distribution

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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