Senior Staff Engineer - Crypto
Job Description:
What Youll Be Doing
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Design, build, and maintain high-performance microservices that power our critical trading infrastructure.
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Architect and implement scalable, distributed systems supporting real-time trading workflows.
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Enhance and maintain our core strategy engine with a strong focus on backend performance, reliability, and API efficiency.
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Perform thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers to uphold exceptional engineering standards.
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Ensure all systems meet requirements for scalability, resiliency, observability, and long-term maintainability.
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Partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions and optimize system performance.
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Diagnose and resolve complex production issues in fast-moving, low-latency environments.
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Apply and advocate for security best practices across all development and deployment activities.
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Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously elevate our engineering capabilities.
What Were Looking For
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Strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
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5 - 10 years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in high-performance or distributed systems.
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Deep understanding of scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and maintainable system design.
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Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
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High sense of ownership, strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
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Hands-on experience with WebSocket-based systems and GraphQL.
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Solid proficiency in Linux environments.
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Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices.
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Bonus: Experience with Kafka, Redis, SQL databases, Docker, and Kubernetes.
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Bonus: Understanding of crypto market microstructure or prior experience in algorithmic/quantitative trading systems.
Required Skills:
Kafka GraphQL CI/CD Trading Scalability Ownership Redis Reviews Microservices Reliability Infrastructure Communication Skills Kubernetes Mathematics Strategy Databases Docker Computer Science Linux Security Software Design Engineering SQL English Science Communication