About BitMEX
BitMEX is a leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange known for high-performance trading systems and innovative financial products. We are seeking a Quantitative Developer to join our engineering team in Singapore.
Role Overview
As a Quantitative Developer, you will design and implement high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure, collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to translate research into production-ready strategies, and optimize execution algorithms for speed, reliability, and scalability. You will also contribute to data pipelines, risk controls, and real-time market data processing in a fast-paced crypto trading environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems and execution algorithms
- Collaborate with quant researchers to implement and optimize trading strategies
- Profile, optimize, and harden critical code paths for performance and reliability
- Build and maintain data pipelines, risk controls, and market data processing tooling
- Participate in incident response, monitoring, and on-call rotations
- Write clean, well-tested code and maintain clear API documentation
- Work in a Linux-based environment and with distributed systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in finance/trading or high-frequency environments
- Strong proficiency in C++ (C++14/17) and Python
- Experience building low-latency, multi-threaded systems and networking knowledge
- Linux development experience with performance profiling and optimization
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work in Singapore
Nice to Have
- Experience with crypto trading environments or market data handling
- Familiarity with distributed systems, containers, and cloud infrastructure
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity to influence crypto markets through innovative technology
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment with top-tier talent