Trading Systems Software Engineer

BlockTech; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and attractive bonus plan

Annual Learning & Development budget of EUR 2,500

Gym membership reimbursement

Daily breakfast and warm lunch

Extensive in-house training program

Regular social events and team activities

All-in relocation package for internationals

Social events

Job summary

A dynamic algorithmic trading firm in Amsterdam is seeking a Software Engineer to design and optimize ultra-low latency trading systems in Rust. You'll collaborate with traders and quants, drive impactful projects from concept to deployment, and innovate within a highly collaborative team. The role offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on systems-level optimisation.
• Proficiency in Rust or C/C++ with willingness to work in Rust.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and build ultra-low latency components in Rust.
• Enhance existing trading infrastructure for performance.
• Drive projects from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and engineers to deliver trading tech.
• Innovate with new ideas; creativity is encouraged and rewarded.

Skills

Proficiency in Rust

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience with SQL

Solid understanding of distributed systems

Ownership Mindset

Tools

Grafana

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Job description

Who are we looking for?

BlockTech is a fast-paced algorithmic trading firm facilitating global cryptocurrency trading while expanding into regulated markets. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are looking for a Software Engineer to join us amid our exciting scale-up phase!

What will you do?

• Design & build: Develop new ultra-low latency components in Rust, optimised for speed, scalability, and robustness.

• Optimise & scale: Enhance our existing trading infrastructure for maximum performance and reliability.

• Own your work: Drive projects from concept to deployment. Your code will directly influence trading performance.

• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to deliver state-of-the-art trading technology.

• Innovate: Experiment with new ideas. Creativity is encouraged and rewarded.
  

What is in it for you?

• A full-time position in a relaxed and modern office in Amsterdam

• Competitive compensation consisting of a base salary combined with a very attractive bonus plan based on individual and company performance

• Outstanding performance is rewarded with the opportunity to buy into the trading fund

• Annual Learning & Development budget of EUR 2,500

• Pension plan, company laptop, and reimbursement of your internet costs at home

• Extensive in-house training program

• A highly collaborative and experienced Scrum/Agile team

• The opportunity to work at the forefront of automated trading, using state-of-the-art technology

• Daily breakfast and warm lunch. Additionally, snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.

• Gym membership reimbursement and the opportunity to engage in various sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, and soccer

• Regular social events, including weekly Friday drinks, monthly game nights, monthly company outings, quarterly sports competitions and bi-annual trips abroad!

• For internationals: All-in relocation package and Dutch classes

Our culture

At our core, we are a team of passionate trading and tech enthusiasts committed to revolutionizing trading through automation. Our collaborative approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.

In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.

We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation and benefits, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to personal development transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.

Join us to unlock your potential and drive innovation in the exciting world of algorithmic trading.

Essential:

• 1+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on systems-level optimisation and awareness of hardware constraints

• Proficiency in Rust (or C/C++ with the willingness to work primarily in Rust)

• Experience with SQL

• Solid understanding of distributed systems

• Strong problem-solving skills and an ownership mindset
  

Bonus points for:

• Experience with Python

• Familiarity with tools like Grafana, Kafka, and PostgreSQL

• Understanding of WebSockets, compiler engineering, embedded programming, and/or systems security

• Department: Tech
• Location: Amsterdam
• Short paragraph: As a Software Engineer at BlockTech, you’ll design and optimize ultra-low latency trading systems in Rust, shaping the performance of our global crypto operations. From concept to deployment, you’ll own impactful projects, collaborate with traders and quants, and innovate at the cutting edge of algorithmic trading technology.