Who are we?
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
What is the role?
FalconX is seeking software engineers to develop trading infrastructure components, tools and systems for crypto. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience building large-scale production system, high-performance trading applications and driving improvements in all facets of the trading ecosystem.
The trading systems engineer will:
- Design, develop and deploy FalconX’s trading tools and systems.
- Architect trading components for scalability, performance, robustness and resilience.
- Build frameworks for market access and execution strategies.
- Partner with product managers and other technologists to devise next gen trading solutions.
- Learn about crypto markets and participants to enhance trading intelligence and capabilities.
- Research, innovate and drive software engineering excellence.
What are the qualifications?
- 5+ years of experience with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software
- Engineering, EE or similar
- Experience building high performance/low-latency trading components and systems.
- Solid experience in C++ , Rust, and Java (’11 and later) developing high performance, scalable
- applications.
- Programming experience in Python and SQL.
- Strong background in advanced data structures and algorithms.
- Must have an experience working with Websockets on protocol level and openssl
- Familiarity with REST API and FIX.
- Experience in cloud networking as well as cloud server efficiency improvement.
- Experience in crypto exchange or crypto trading firms would be a plus.
- Proficiency in the SDLC process including design/requirement specs, testing, change management and CI/CD.
- Experience building strategy containers, Order Management Systems (OMS) and Execution Management Systems (EMS).
- Experience building event-driven architecture with high-performance message bus frameworks such as Aeron.
Base pay for this role is expected to be between $171,000 - $291,000 USD. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as skillset, experience, and qualifications.
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Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [email protected], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
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What We Do
FalconX is a digital asset trading platform that provides clients fast, secure and reliable execution using data science to eliminate slippage and hidden fees.
We’re fortunate to be backed by a wide range of investors including: Accel, Fidelity, B-Capital, Tiger Global, Accomplice, Coinbase, Fenbushi Capital, Flybridge Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and others.
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