Senior Software Engineer - C++ - Trading Technologies
Kraken
The opportunity
- Develop and maintain core framework and key software components for the Kraken trading engine
- Build and design solutions that mitigate risk, implement security, and protect both systems and data
- Improve site performance by designing and implementing low-latency and high-availability applications
- Construct dynamically scalable platforms capable of heavy transaction volume
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to product roadmap accomplishment
- Work collaboratively on a distributed team leveraging soft skills to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders
Skills you should HODL
- Prior experience in at least one of the following using Linux - distributed and/or highly-concurrent systems; low-latency and/or high-volume transaction environments
- 5+ years experience working with C++
- High level of proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL strongly preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of advanced order types, trading systems, and financial products
- Experience profiling and optimising code (CPU, memory, network)
- Cryptocurrency/Blockchain familiarity highly preferable
- Proactive mindset with the ability to both prioritise tasks and adhere to aggressive deadlines
- BS in a technical or quantitative field