VP, Quantitative Developer

Who You Are:

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join our Crypto trading desk. The successful candidate will collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies.

This role requires a strong background in software development, quantitative analysis, and financial markets, particularly in the FX and Crypto trading domains.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, implement, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and models for Crypto markets
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to understand trading strategies and translate them into efficient code
• Optimize existing trading systems for speed, reliability, and scalability
• Integrate new data sources and ensure data integrity for accurate model input
• Monitor and troubleshoot live trading systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, software development, and Crypto markets
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools
• Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working in algorithmic trading environments in Java.
• Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
• Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing quantitative models and
  trading algorithms
• Strong programming skills in Java
• Experience with high-frequency / low-latency trading systems
• Experience working on an FX or Cryptocurrency trading desk
• Experience in integrating and executing strategies on DeFi platforms (SOL/ETH)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Bonus Points:

• Experience in the DeFi, or crypto
• Experience with market making / market making as a service
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes

What We Offer*:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

*Benefits may vary depending on location.