Join a cutting-edge crypto hedge fund managing ~$60M, where you will play a pivotal role in a small, high-impact team. Ideal for a candidate seeking a dynamic and collaborative environment with the potential for significant personal and professional growth.
This position offers the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain high-frequency trading infrastructure, optimize system performance, and directly influence the fund's trading operations.
Role
Develop and maintain high-performance, reliable trading systems in Java.
Collaborate with quantitative researchers to integrate trading strategies into the infrastructure.
Implement and optimize low-latency trading infrastructure, exchange connectivity.
Monitor and enhance system performance and reliability.
Automate operational processes and AWS cloud infrastructure using Python and basic DevOps tools.
Desirable Qualities
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Passion for performance optimization and system efficiency.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Desired Skills
Programming
Expertise in Java programming with a focus on performance and low-latency systems.
Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
Strong understanding of algorithmic complexity and data structures.
Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and distributed systems.
Performance Engineering
Experience in optimizing code for performance and low latency.
Proficiency with profiling tools and techniques.
Understanding of system-level optimizations (CPU, memory, I/O).
Infrastructure
Experience with core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, etc).
Knowledge of network protocols and hardware optimization for low latency.
Familiarity with basic DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, git version control).
Experience with monitoring tools and performance tuning.
Finance
Basic understanding of trading concepts.
Interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Quantitative Trader
This position offers the opportunity to develop and implement innovative trading strategies, directly influencing the fund's performance.
Role
Conduct ad hoc analysis of trading ideas, risks, and models.
Identify and evaluate new trading opportunities and strategies.
Guide trading ideas from concept through to implementation.
Monitor trading performance and associated risks.
Perform fine-grained analysis of trade execution and outcomes.
Collaborate with team members to refine and improve strategies.
Desirable Qualities
Pragmatic and capable of fast, efficient analysis.
Ability to take ideas through the full lifecycle from concept to live trading.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Attention to detail and sensitivity to nuances in data and strategy.
Desired skills
Math
Strong foundation in probability theory and statistics, including:
Expected value calculations.
Understanding of various distributions (normal, exponential, long-tail, etc).
Central limit theorem.
Familiarity with learning algorithms (e.g., decision trees, neural networks).
Finance
Solid understanding of trading concepts, such as:
Order book dynamics, bid-ask spread, market microstructure.
Different trading instruments (spot, futures, perpetual swaps, options).
Risk management practices.
Hedging strategies.
Portfolio theory and optimization.
Knowledge of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Data analysis
Proficiency in data cleanup, analysis, anomaly detection, and visualization.
Experience with simulation and modeling techniques.
Programming
Understanding of algorithmic complexity and basic data structures.
Proficiency in at least one data analysis environment (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R, Julia).
Some experience with an implementation language (e.g. Java, C++, Rust).