Job Description
We are currently looking for a talented software engineer to join us as a Software Engineer to take over and improve upon our existing data pipelines. As a Software Engineer at Kronos, you will have the opportunity to learn about how data drives success in the heart of the quantitative trading industry. Successful candidates should have experience in constructing large-scale systems and data processing pipelines, utilizing both on-premise and cloud-based technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain all domain-related data pipelines & data warehouses and optimize existing pipelines
- Develop solutions to easily import and integrate data from 3rd party data vendors and exchange private endpoints into our existing data inventory
- Deploy and manage the daily operation of our market data loggers and ensure data is stored efficiently and securely across cloud and on-premise solutions (S3/NAS/DFS)
- Work closely with the Infra team and quant researchers to understand data needs. Set up and maintain data pipelines that prepare raw market data for machine learning research and simulations
- Design and develop tools and interfaces that improve quality, integrity, and availability for all of our data
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on identifying and addressing complex data engineering challenges
- Strong experience in designing and developing scalable cloud-native software solutions, utilizing cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for data storage, processing, and analytics
- Proven track record in constructing large-scale systems and data-processing pipelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- English resume acceptable only
Preferred Qualifications
- Have expertise in data modeling and database design principles
- Have a solid foundation in programming languages such as C/C++/Go/Java/Python
- Strong knowledge of building and maintaining data pipelines
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
