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Senior Trading Technology Engineer (Java/Low-Latency)

BitMEX is a cryptocurrency exchange and derivative trading platform founded in 2014, offering a range of financial products for professional traders. It is owned and operated by HDR Global Trading Limited and is registered in Seychelles.

BitMEX

Employee count: 51-200

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.

Overview

The Trading Engine sits at the core of the BitMEX platform and handles all brokerage and trading aspects. The Trading Engine team is responsible for order management, risk management, position keeping, PNL calculations, market data distribution, order matching, and settlement.

We are building a best-in-class engineering team to help us scale the BitMEX trading platform to millions of users and millions of transactions per second, and grow an innovative set of new products. We are looking for strong technologists to join our lean core team with a keen interest in building the next generation of electronic trading systems.

Key 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

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 within a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, or an Exchange developing financial trading applications
  • Understanding of the modern software development fundamentals and testing practises 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 practise
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Experience in development of execution algos and risk management systems
  • Finance knowledge in FX/Crypto spot and derivatives markets
  • Basic understanding of mathematics
  • Working knowledge of the KDB/q language
  • Working knowledge of containerisation using Docker/Kubernetes
  • Experience with REST/WS, FIX or any other financial protocols

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.

We're 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.

We provide flexible arrangements to our remote contract talents with:

  • 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 BorderRemote 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!

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Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About BitMEX

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BitMEX, which stands for Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange, is a cryptocurrency exchange and derivative trading platform. It is owned and operated by HDR Global Trading Limited, which is registered in the Seychelles. Founded in 2014 by Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed, BitMEX was established to provide a professional-grade Bitcoin derivatives trading platform. The company quickly became known as a preferred leveraged trading platform for Bitcoin traders. Innovation has been a key focus for BitMEX, aiming to offer users optimal trading opportunities. The platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability.

BitMEX offers a variety of cryptocurrency-based financial products, including perpetual contracts, futures contracts, and options contracts. These products enable traders to speculate on the price movements of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum without owning the underlying assets. In 2016, BitMEX introduced perpetual leveraged swap contracts on Bitcoin, allowing trading with up to 100x leverage and no expiry date, a product that became widely popular. The platform supports trading for over 100 derivatives products and also offers spot trading for numerous pairs and a conversion function for over 30 cryptocurrencies. Since its inception, BitMEX states it has maintained a strong security record with no customer funds lost due to intrusion or hacking. The company emphasizes its commitment to protecting client assets through a combination of cold and hot wallets, industry-strength cryptography key management, and rigorous operational security measures. BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish its Proof of Reserves and continues to provide regularly updated Proof of Reserves and Liabilities.

The company's headquarters are in Mahé, Seychelles. While registered in Seychelles, BitMEX has had significant operations and offices in other locations, including Hong Kong, and has served a global customer base. The platform is designed for professional and institutional traders, offering advanced trading features, a customizable trading interface, and robust security measures. BitMEX has also focused on transparency, being one of the initial exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities. Despite its technological advancements and market position, BitMEX has faced legal and regulatory challenges, including charges related to the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) programs. The company and its founders have faced significant fines and legal consequences as a result.

Employee benefits

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Flexible time off

Flexible time off.

Home office set-up allowance

Home office set-up allowance.

Beyond Border Remote Working policy

Work away from your home country.

Team building & offsite events

Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer.

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