Low-Latency Trade Systems Architect (Java/Rust, Aeron, SBE)

FalconX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 179,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance linked bonus

Equity options

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform in New York is seeking a Pragmatic Low-Latency Architect to design and optimize high-performance trading systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in high-stakes environments, proficiency in Java or Rust, and a deep understanding of the Institutional Trade Lifecycle. This role focuses on architecting execution stacks, designing resilient gateways, and collaborating cross-functionally. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, underscoring the value of your impact on market liquidity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-stakes environments like HFT firms or top-tier investment banks.
• Deep understanding of the Institutional Trade Lifecycle and order state transitions.
• Expert-level in Java 11+ or Rust with experience in GC tuning and memory-safe design.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize execution stacks for low-latency performance.
• Design resilient gateways for FIX, WebSocket, and REST APIs.
• Collaborate with Quants and Traders to build high-performance infrastructure.

Skills

High-Stakes Environment Experience

Low-Latency Engineering

Core Programming in Java or Rust

Expertise in Messaging Frameworks

Knowledge of FIX and REST APIs

Tools

Aeron

Postgres

MySQL

Job description

A leading cryptocurrency platform in New York is seeking a Pragmatic Low-Latency Architect to design and optimize high-performance trading systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in high-stakes environments, proficiency in Java or Rust, and a deep understanding of the Institutional Trade Lifecycle. This role focuses on architecting execution stacks, designing resilient gateways, and collaborating cross-functionally. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, underscoring the value of your impact on market liquidity.