Galaxy is looking to hire a Quantitative Developer to design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies for their Crypto trading desk, aiming to accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence.
Requirements
- Proven experience in developing and implementing quantitative models and trading algorithms
- Strong programming skills in Java
- Experience with high-frequency / low-latency trading systems
- Experience working on an FX or Cryptocurrency trading desk
- Experience in integrating and executing strategies on DeFi platforms (SOL/ETH)
- Proficiency in Rust and Python
- Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., NumPy, pandas, SciPy)
- Experience of development with relational and time series database technologies
- Knowledge of risk management infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and models for Crypto markets
- Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to understand trading strategies and translate them into efficient code
- Optimize existing trading systems for speed, reliability, and scalability
- Integrate new data sources and ensure data integrity for accurate model input
- Monitor and troubleshoot live trading systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, software development, and Crypto markets
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools
Other
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a related field
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Seek Excellence.
- Be Selective To Be Effective.
- Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
- Disagree Transparently.
- Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
- Build Dream Teams.
- Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
- Company paid Holidays (11)
- Company paid sick leave
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
