Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

Senior Staff Engineer - Crypto

 Job Description:

What Youll Be Doing

  • Design, build, and maintain high-performance microservices that power our critical trading infrastructure.

  • Architect and implement scalable, distributed systems supporting real-time trading workflows.

  • Enhance and maintain our core strategy engine with a strong focus on backend performance, reliability, and API efficiency.

  • Perform thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers to uphold exceptional engineering standards.

  • Ensure all systems meet requirements for scalability, resiliency, observability, and long-term maintainability.

  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions and optimize system performance.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex production issues in fast-moving, low-latency environments.

  • Apply and advocate for security best practices across all development and deployment activities.

  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously elevate our engineering capabilities.


What Were Looking For

  • Strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.

  • 5 - 10 years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in high-performance or distributed systems.

  • Deep understanding of scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and maintainable system design.

  • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).

  • High sense of ownership, strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

  • Hands-on experience with WebSocket-based systems and GraphQL.

  • Solid proficiency in Linux environments.

  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices.

  • Bonus: Experience with Kafka, Redis, SQL databases, Docker, and Kubernetes.

  • 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