About Kronos Research
Shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading
Key Highlights
- Average daily trading volume of $5 billion
- Peak single-day trading volume of $23 billion
- Global presence with offices in Taiwan, Singapore, US, Romania, and Shanghai
- Expertise in HFT, market-making, and asset management
Kronos Research is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in high-frequency trading (HFT) within the cryptocurrency market. With an impressive average daily trading volume of $5 billion and a peak of $23 billion, Kronos has established itself as a powerhouse in the financial sector. Founded...
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Software Engineering • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Kronos Research is hiring a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of their high-frequency trading platform. You'll work with C++ and Linux to design and optimize core libraries and systems. This position requires 5+ years of hands-on programming experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of strong hands-on programming experience using C++14 in a Linux environment — you've tackled complex engineering problems and have a deep understanding of multithreading and performance optimization. Your technical leadership experience allows you to guide software engineers and set the technical direction for projects.
You possess a strong understanding of computer systems and have experience architecting and developing large-scale software systems — your ability to redesign existing software architecture improves efficiency and scalability, reducing potential errors in future development. Your passion for quantitative trading and cryptocurrency markets drives your curiosity and innovation in this fast-paced industry.
What you'll do
As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design of major software components, systems, and features for our high-frequency trading platform. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve our core libraries, leveraging advanced algorithms and data structures to enhance the speed and accuracy of our tick-by-tick backtesting research platform. You will interact directly with traders to communicate technology changes, manage incidents, and troubleshoot problems, contributing to technical discussions and code reviews.
You will also mentor and train other team members on design techniques and coding standards, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Your role will involve making major improvements to our systems, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the quantitative trading industry.
What we offer
Joining Kronos Research means being part of a leading team in a fast-growing quantitative trading industry. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that pushes the boundaries of high-frequency trading. You will have the chance to collaborate with talented individuals who share your passion for technology and innovation, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of our trading platform.
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