VP (Director) of Engineering, Trading

BTSE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech company is seeking a highly motivated Director of Engineering to oversee the development of high performance trading systems within a dynamic team. This role involves building low-latency systems, managing project timelines, and collaborating with quantitative researchers. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in high-frequency trading, excellent communication skills, and technical expertise in programming languages such as Java.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Various team building programs and company events

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in low-latency, high-frequency trading systems.
• Proficiency in Java with efficient coding.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Build low-latency trading systems for high-frequency trading.
• Manage the development team and monitor project progress.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects and align technical/business requirements.

Skills

Java

Mathematics

Statistics

Communication

Team management

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

BTSE Group is a leading global fintech and blockchain company that is committed to building innovative technology and infrastructure. BTSE empowers businesses and corporate clients with the advanced tools they need to excel in a rapidly evolving and competitive market. BTSE has pioneered numerous trading technologies that have been widely adopted across the industry, setting new benchmarks for innovation, performance, and security in fintech. BTSE’s diverse business lines serve both retail (B2C) customers and institutional (B2B) clients, enabling them to launch, operate, and scale fintech businesses. BTSE is seeking ambitious, motivated professionals to join our B2C and B2B teams.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Director of Engineering to join our high frequency crypto trading team. In this role, you will build high performance trading systems. You will need excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Build low-latency trading systems to ensure performance and reliability in high-frequency trading environments.
• Manage the development team, delegate tasks, monitor project progress, and ensure team objectives are met on time.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects, ensuring effective alignment between technical and business requirements.
• Maintain and enhance existing trading infrastructure, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement and optimize quantitative trading strategies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to ensure code readability and maintainability.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of effective data organization and utilization.
• Thrive in high-pressure environments and respond quickly to resolve unexpected challenges.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in developing low-latency, high frequency trading systems, preferably with some experience in crypto.
• Proficiency in Java, with a track record of efficient and optimized coding.
• Knowledge of crypto markets and trading instruments.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in Chinese would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Nice to Haves:

• Team management experience with the ability to delegate tasks and oversee team members' work.
• Proficiency in other languages, such as C++ and Python.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency protocols.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Various team building programs and company events
• And many more! Apply and let us tell you more!

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