Summary

We are looking for a senior engineer:

1. Specialised in low latency option HFT trading
2. Capable of leading a team of engineers (currently 7 engineers)
3. Pragmatic in their approach to problem solving and the design of solutions

Background and experience

1. Expert in High Frequency Options Trading systems (7+ years experience)
2. Very strong experience with either Rust and/or C/C++
3. Willingness to become an expert in Rust (if not already)
4. Excellent understanding of algorithmic option trading
5. Experience working with SQL databases
6. Familiarity with functional and component testing
7. Previous experience with crypto exchange connectivity and/or FPGA technologies is strongly preferred
8. Strong knowledge of gRPC and interaction with Node.js is also strongly preferred

Competences and personality

1. Team player willing to lead, mentor and guide other team members
2. Problem solving and pragmatic approach to system design and implementation
3. Outside the box thinking
4. Ability to communicate effectively - especially when encountering unfamiliar contexts where clarity is critical

Recruitment process

1. Initial HR interview
2. Interview with the heads of the options business unit
3. Technical +Experience based Interview with Head of Algorithm Development and Senior Algorithm Engineer
4. Technical challenge (home-work type, it is neither a live coding challenge nor pair programming)
5. Challenge debrief (a discussion where you present your solution, guide us through your thought process and receive feedback)
6. Offer

Our recruitment process typically lasts 2-4 weeks

Skills

• C++
• Cryptocurrency
• Database Management
• Development
• Rust
• SQL