HFT Trader/Market Maker (New York/Taipei/ Remote)

Anti Capital; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Semi-annual discretionary bonus

Relocation assistance if needed

Mentors to accelerate growth

Fully stocked kitchen

Unlimited sick days

Friendly start-up working environment

20 days PTO accrual

Team lunch / dinner

Gym subsidy

Breakfast catering

Opportunity to visit and work from our

Job summary

Anti Capital seeks a quantitative researcher/engineer to identify and exploit trading opportunities in crypto markets. You will work with live market data, design automated strategies, and own performance and P&L outcomes.

The role requires building and deploying strategies with measurable P&L, strong crypto market understanding, and hands-on coding in C++/Rust (Python for research). Remote/NY Taipei setup offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing and deploying profitable trading strategies in crypto markets.
• Demonstrated history of building trading strategies from 0-1, with measurable P&L outcomes or strong performance evidence.
• Strong understanding of crypto market structure, including CEX/DEX mechanics, liquidity behavior, and volatility dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on centralized and decentralized market data, including order books and on-chain signals.
• Design and deploy algorithmic trading strategies into live production environments.
• Own strategy lifecycle from research to execution, with continuous iteration based on live P&L and risk performance.
• Expand automated trading systems into new crypto products, venues, and liquidity pools; optimize execution quality and capital efficiency.
• Monitor and report daily market conditions, portfolio exposure, risk metrics, and P&L performance.
• Perform post-trade analysis to evaluate strategy effectiveness and improve risk-adjusted returns.
• Collaborate with engineering and trading teams to enhance infrastructure, latency, and execution systems.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Job description

We are a leading full-stack, high-frequency proprietary trading firm strategically located in New York and Taipei. Our company is equipped with a proprietary, latency-sensitive trading system, state-of-the-art trading algorithms, and a highly efficient execution platform designed to optimize trading strategies across various asset classes. Moreover, we maintain comprehensive access to major exchanges worldwide, allowing us to execute complex trades efficiently and at scale. This global reach, combined with our technological expertise, positions us at the forefront of the financial trading industry.

About the Role:

In this role, you will apply quantitative research, statistical modeling, and execution-focused engineering to identify and capture trading opportunities across crypto markets. You will work directly with live market data, design and deploy automated trading strategies, and take ownership of strategy performance and P&L outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on centralized exchange (CEX) and decentralized exchange (DEX) market data, including order books, trade flows, and on-chain signals.
• Design, implement, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies into live production environments.
• Own strategy lifecycle from research to execution, including continuous iteration based on live P&L and risk performance.
• Expand automated trading systems into new crypto products, venues, and liquidity pools; optimize execution quality and capital efficiency.
• Monitor and report daily market conditions, portfolio exposure, risk metrics, and P&L performance.
• Perform post-trade analysis to evaluate strategy effectiveness, identify inefficiencies, and improve risk-adjusted returns.
• Collaborate with engineering and trading teams to enhance infrastructure, latency, and execution systems.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of developing and deploying profitable trading strategies in crypto markets.
• Demonstrated history of building trading strategies from 0-1, with measurable P&L outcomes or strong performance evidence.
• Strong understanding of crypto market structure, including CEX/DEX mechanics, liquidity behavior, and volatility dynamics.
• Experience with short-horizon, high-frequency, high-turnover trading strategies.
• Strong programming ability with hands-on experience in C++ or Rust (Python acceptable for research).
• STEM degree from a top university or equivalent practical experience in quantitative trading or systems development.

General Requirements:

• This role can be remote or based in our New York or Taipei offices. Candidates may work fully remote or in a hybrid/on-site setup depending on preference and team alignment.
• Candidates should expect 2-3 rounds of coding tests, each lasting 2-3 hours.
• Excellent written and spoken English, any other languages will be a plus.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Semi-annual discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance if needed
• Dedicated mentors to accelerate your growth
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Unlimited sick days
• Friendly start-up working environment
• 20 days of PTO on an accrual basis
• Team lunch / dinner
• Gym subsidy
• Breakfast catering
• Opportunity to visit and work from our global offices

(For NYC candidates, 100,000 - 250,000 USD per year)