Quantitative Engineer

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

We are currently seeking an experienced  C++/Rust Quantitative Software Engineer/Developer. You will be responsible for designing, building and optimizing our electronic trading platform. You will work closely with our  traders to perform various functions, including the development of our core-trading infrastructure and high-throughput trading systems and working with the team to identify and optimize critical bottlenecks in research and production trading.

We require a strong knowledge of low-level optimization, interest in algorithmic trading, data analysis/design, risk management and application development. You will gain exposure to quantitative trading while working in our fast-paced, dynamic environment.You will work on projects from inception through to deployment and are expected to take real ownership of the assets they are building.It is expected the successful candidate will be an expert rust/c++ engineer with functional experience in fast market connections and high frequency quoting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, develop, test, and deploy pricing & risk-management library for OTC trading Code optimization.
• Working in a scaled, performance based software environment building efficient, reliable/high-availability and fast applications
• Partner with the traders to define priorities and deliver custom software solutions 
• Design and develop high-performance C++/rust components used by trading applications

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A deep passion for technology, software development, and mathematics 
• Proficiency with C++/Rust 
• Experience with derivatives and knowledge of pricing library design,Provide timely systems support for trading activities
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
• This is a hybrid role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
• Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
• ClassPass 
• Budgets for learning & professional development 
• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
• Apple equipment
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
• Flexible work culture  

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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