Quantitative Developer C++
We are currently partnered with a leading crypto-native trading firm that is redefining digital asset markets through technology and quantitative research. Our client is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its core engineering team, with a focus on building and optimizing trading systems for mid-frequency strategies across centralized and decentralized crypto exchanges.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, where you'll contribute to the development of scalable, resilient, and high-performance infrastructure in a 24/7 trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain C++ trading systems tailored for mid-frequency crypto strategies.
- Collaborate with quant researchers to implement and iterate on alpha models and execution logic.
- Build and optimize infrastructure for multi-exchange connectivity, including REST/WebSocket APIs and smart order routing.
- Ensure system performance, reliability, and fault tolerance in a globally distributed, always-on environment.
- Develop tools for real-time data ingestion, strategy backtesting, and risk monitoring.
- Contribute to a culture of clean code, peer reviews, and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience in crypto trading, digital asset infrastructure, or traditional trading systems with an interest in transitioning to crypto.
- Familiarity with exchange APIs (e.g., Binance, Coinbase, Deribit, dYdX) and the nuances of crypto market microstructure.
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
- Comfortable working in Linux environments and using Python for scripting, data analysis, and prototyping.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
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