Head of Software Engineering - Trading/Crypto/Derivatives

LICO RESOURCES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Head of Trading Systems Engineering to lead a high-performing team and design ultra-low-latency trading platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in trading systems and strong leadership skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in digital trading infrastructure and collaborate closely with traders. Salary and perks commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in trading platforms within high-performance environments.
• Experience in leading software engineering teams in trading domains.
• Strong programming skills focused on low-latency applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a front office engineering team.
• Design ultra-low-latency trading platforms.
• Collaborate with traders for real-time solutions.
• Define technology roadmap for trading systems.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Low-latency applications

Market microstructure knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Lico Resources is partnering with a prominent digital asset trading firm known for its quantitative expertise and commitment to high-performance technology solutions. With a strong presence in the global crypto markets, this organization is at the forefront of digital trading innovation.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to drive the next generation of trading infrastructure at a high-performing, technology-driven trading firm. As Head of Trading Systems Engineering, you will lead a mission-critical function that powers the firm's quantitative strategies, collaborating closely with traders and researchers to deliver cutting-edge, low-latency systems. This role is based in Singapore.

### Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing front office engineering team, setting the standard for technical excellence

- Design and implement ultra-low-latency trading platforms that support a range of quantitative strategies

- Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative researchers to develop real-time solutions aligned with business objectives

- Define and drive the technology roadmap for trading systems, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance

- Establish robust engineering best practices, ensuring consistency, code quality, and testing standards

- Continuously optimize trading system performance, proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks

- Oversee architectural decisions and strategic system improvements in alignment with evolving market demands

- Promote cross-functional collaboration across trading, research, and infrastructure functions

### Qualifications

**Must-Have:**

- At least 10 years of experience developing trading platforms within high-performance financial environments

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing software engineering teams in front office or trading domains

- Strong technical proficiency in programming, with a focus on low-latency and performance-critical applications

- In-depth knowledge of market microstructure, exchange connectivity, and trading system architecture

- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment

- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

**Preferred:**

- Prior experience in digital asset or cryptocurrency trading environments

- Background in algorithmic or quantitative trading system development

- Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and infrastructure automation

If you are interested in this role, please send us your updated resume today to [e-mail] quoting reference number **A10032**. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Job Reference No: **A10032**

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