Trading Technology Engineer Java Quant

About BitMEX

BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.

Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.

In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances."

For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and X.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled technologist with a quantitative background who is enthusiastic about shaping the future of crypto exchanges.

You will be joining our Trading Engine team which is integral to the BitMEX platform, managing all brokerage and trading functionalities. Our team is responsible for a range of critical tasks, including order management, risk checking, position keeping, PnL calculations, derivatives pricing, risk management, market data distribution, order matching, and settlement.

We are dedicated to building a best-in-class engineering team to scale the BitMEX trading platform for millions of users and millions of transactions per second.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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 would be 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

Nice To Have

• Experience in development of execution algos and risk management systems
• Finance knowledge in FX/Crypto spot and derivatives markets
• Working knowledge of the KDB/q language
• Working knowledge of containerisation using Docker/Kubernetes

Why BitMEX?

BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity. We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.

Were seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity. As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.

Benefits

In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our contract employees. Here’s a peek into what we offer:

• Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
• Paid holidays and leave so you won’t miss out any important events
• Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
• Don’t forget the advantage of our Beyond Border Remote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
• Option to choose to be paid in fiat or crypto currency, providing the flexibility to shape your financial freedom

Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!