- Location
- New York, NY, United States · Onsite
- Compensation
- Not stated in this snapshot
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience level
- STAFF (8+ years exp)
- Specialization
- Wellfound
- Source
- Wellfound
Who You Are:
We’re seeking an experienced Algo Trading / SOR Developer to join our team in New York. You will have a proven track record of building and benchmarking execution algorithms from the ground up.
Ideally, you’ve been actively engaged with the crypto markets, or have a strong curiosity about them. In this role, you will take a lead in developing greenfield algorithmic trading systems, shaping the core of our next-generation trading infrastructure.
You’ll work closely with trading teams, stakeholders, and external partners to deliver critical initiatives that drive our business forward. If you’re a natural problem-solver with a passion for hands-on technical development in a global, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and development of a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system
- Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost
- Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities
- Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions
- Contribute to system resilience and business continuity
- Provide support for production trading issues
- 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:
- 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java.
- Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
- Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.
- Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments.
- Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds.
- A solid understanding of the application and infrastructure stack associated with electronic and algorithmic trading.
- Strong technical background, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows.
- Proficiency with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways).
- Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management.
- Experience with Linux systems and performance profiling tools.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Bonus Points:* *
- Experience in the DeFi, or crypto
- Experience with trade internalization and crossing networks
- 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
- Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
- Flexible Time Off (paid)
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
- Employee Resource Groups
- Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
Apply now and join us as we grow the economy that runs on code.