Senior Trading Technology Engineer (Java/Low-Latency)

<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About BitMEX</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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!”.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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."</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.bitmex.com/">BitMEX Blog</a> or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bitmex.com">www.bitmex.com</a>, and follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitmex">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/invite/X2jcEX4Csf">Discord</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://t.me/BitMEX_Group">Telegram</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BitMEX">X</a>.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ownership in the design, development and delivery of trading system components</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">New feature implementation, bug fixing, and performance tuning</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with Financial Products and quantitative researchers on product delivery</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Mentor team members and drive firm initiatives</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">8+ years programming experience writing high-performance Java applications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in developing low latency trading system</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or similar STEM discipline</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in a related industry, such within a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, or an Exchange developing financial trading applications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Understanding of the modern software development fundamentals and testing practises inclusive of TDD and BDD</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Understanding of design patterns and object-oriented programming such as SOLID, with in-depth understanding of algorithms and their complexities&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Understanding of the Java Memory Model and concurrency in practise</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to break larger problems down and turning complex problems into simpler abstractions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Genuine passion for software development, and a keen lifetime learner who puts quality over quantity</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Nice to have</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in development of execution algos and risk management systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Finance knowledge in FX/Crypto spot and derivatives markets</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Basic understanding of mathematics</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of the KDB/q language&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of containerisation using Docker/Kubernetes&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with REST/WS, FIX or any other financial protocols</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Why BitMEX?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our permanent employees in Hong Kong. Here’s a peek into what we offer:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Work from home</strong> to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>25 days of annual leave</strong>, on top of public holidays, as well as maternity, paternity and childcare leave… etc to accommodate your growing responsibilities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A top tier &amp; <strong>comprehensive medical, dental and vision policy</strong> for you and your dependents</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Professional development allowance</strong> to support your career advancement</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Access to our <strong>annual wellness</strong> benefits to cultivate your physical and mental growth</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Don’t forget the advantage of our <strong>Beyond Border</strong> <strong>Remote Working</strong> policy, where you get to work away from your home country</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Team building &amp; offsite events to bring our global team closer</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Life insurance coverage</strong> to provide a safety net for your family’s future</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-size: 8pt;">#LI-CH1</span></em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!</span></p></div>