Job Description
As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team that works on pushing the boundaries of our state-of-the-art high-frequency trading platform. You will work on software that interacts with exchanges globally and gain a deep understanding of how information flows across financial systems. This is a highly selective opportunity for talented individuals looking to join a leading team in a fast-growing quantitative trading industry.
Responsibilities
- Take charge of designing and developing API integrations for crypto exchanges, encompassing the aggregation of quotes and trades, as well as the efficient execution of orders across global exchanges
- Expand the reach of our trading platform that collects data from and sends orders to exchanges around the world
- Create tools to deploy, monitor, and analyze our production processes crucial to the firm’s success
- Engage directly with traders to convey technology changes, address incidents, and troubleshoot issues
- Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and internal sharing
- Address occasional urgent issues, usually occurring once per month, with support from the entire team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 2+ years of working experience
- Strong *hands-on* programming experience using C++14 (not C-style C++) in linux environment
- Preferably, experience on low-latency C++
- Strong understanding of computer systems, multithreading, networks, and performance optimization
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong written communication skills and intermediate English skills
- Passion and curiosity for quant trading and cryptocurrency markets
Top Skills
What We Do
Company Information: Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven trading firm. We risk firm capital, trading a broad range of financial instruments and strategies on global markets. The firm is willing to pursue new ideas and markets with conviction and as such, we have been at the forefront of technology and markets, quickly dominating newer markets such as applying HFT to cryptocurrency trading. Kronos trades on average more than $5 Billion USD / day just in crypto volume alone. Our team has grown quickly from 2 in 2018 to the now 80+ team at our Taipei headquarters and office in Shanghai with more locations on the way. Mission Statement: Together we work on meaningful goals and solve complex problems. Our team is defined by a high-performance culture that values collaboration and meritocracy. We like being challenged and don’t mind putting in the hard work. While the recognition and extremely competitive compensation make it a sweet place to work at, we are united fundamentally by our love and curiosity for innovation in financial markets and technology. The next phase of our company will be about becoming the best place for liquidity and using that position to create positive change. Our ultimate goal is to provide the infrastructure to make investing and trading easier and fairer for people around the world. One day, in any country, people will be able to invest in a Japanese stock, a German hedge fund, or a new cryptocurrency. Check out our current openings on: https://grnh.se/b00d843a3us
