VP, Quantitative Developer

Galaxy • New York, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join our Crypto trading desk.
The successful candidate will collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to
design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies.
This role requires a strong background in software development, quantitative analysis,
and financial markets, particularly in the FX and Crypto trading domains.

Requirements

• Experience working in algorithmic trading environments in Java.
• Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
• Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.
• 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)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the DeFi, or crypto space.
• Experience with market making / market making as a service
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed