
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...
🎁 Benefits
Kronos Research offers competitive salaries, equity options, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees enjoy generous PTO, comprehensive health ben...
🌟 Culture
Kronos Research fosters a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making, encouraging employees to leverage their expertise in quantitative res...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Kronos Research is hiring a Software Engineer specializing in C++ to enhance their high-frequency trading platform. You'll design and develop API integrations for crypto exchanges and work in a fast-paced quantitative trading environment. This role requires strong programming skills and a solid understanding of computer systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and you bring at least 2 years of hands-on programming experience, particularly with C++14 in a Linux environment. Your expertise includes low-latency C++ programming, and you possess a strong understanding of computer systems, multithreading, networks, and performance optimization. You are adept at managing multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Your written communication skills are strong, and you have intermediate English proficiency. You have a genuine curiosity for quantitative trading and cryptocurrency markets.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineer at Kronos Research, you will take charge of designing and developing API integrations for crypto exchanges, which includes aggregating quotes and trades and executing orders efficiently across global exchanges. You will expand the reach of our trading platform by collecting data from and sending orders to exchanges worldwide. You will create tools to deploy, monitor, and analyze our production processes, which are crucial to the firm’s success. Engaging directly with traders, you will convey technology changes, address incidents, and troubleshoot issues. You will also contribute to technical discussions, participate in code reviews, and share knowledge internally. Occasionally, you will address urgent issues with support from the entire team.
What we offer
At Kronos Research, you will be part of a leading team in the fast-growing quantitative trading industry. We provide a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact our trading platform's success. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development as you work alongside talented individuals who are pushing the boundaries of technology in finance.
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