Job Post: Trading Engine Engineer

About Us

We're a crypto quantitative trading startup that values clarity, speed, and measurable impact.

🎭 Role Overview

Build and optimize our high-frequency trading engine focusing on latency, reliability, and risk management.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Develop core trading engine services (market data streaming, order execution, accounting, and position tracking)
• Build resilient exchange connectivity with robust error handling and state recovery
• Enhance risk management through real-time monitoring and alerts
• Strengthen accounting verification and reconciliation systems
• Implement backtesting and simulation frameworks for strategy validation

🛠️ Technical Requirements

• Strong Python skills for real-time system development
• Extensive experience with service-oriented architectures and inter-process communication
• Production-level expertise in PostgreSQL and database optimization
• Proficiency in AWS services (ECS, RDS, CloudWatch)
• Solid understanding market microstructure and marketplace APIs
• Experience with test driven development and automated testing frameworks

🌟 Demonstrated Success

• Proven ability to reduce system latency with measurable improvements
• Track record of preventing and resolving live trading incidents
• History of enhancing system reliability through effective monitoring
• Clear examples of advanced debugging and failure analysis
• Self-driven problem-solving in high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication of complex technical concepts across teams

Why Join

Join a focused team trading real capital where every optimization directly impacts P&L. We iterate quickly, measure everything, and prioritize continuous improvement.