DeFi Software Engineer (Strategy Development)

TL;DR

DeFi Software Engineer (Strategy Development): Develop and maintain trading systems for cryptocurrencies in the digital asset space with an accent on DeFi connectivity, infrastructure, and order management. Focus on building mission-critical tools for arbitrage, wallet security, blockchain node management, and analyzing new DeFi projects.

Fully remote from Australia, Hong Kong, or Singapore

Salary: 250000

Company

High-frequency trading firm operating 24/7 in global cryptocurrency markets, one of the largest participants trading significant market turnover, with offices in New York and Hong Kong and team across five continents.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain DeFi order management tools using Python and TypeScript
• Build and support DeFi trading core systems
• Manage and optimize DeFi infrastructure including blockchain nodes, validators, and secure environments
• Contribute to design and security of wallet management systems
• Analyze new DeFi projects, assess requirements, and set integration timelines
• Identify improvements, troubleshoot issues, and participate in system design, code reviews, and trading strategy discussions

Requirements

• 5+ years software engineering experience with Python and TypeScript
• 3+ years developing blockchain-related applications including smart contracts
• Deep knowledge of blockchain protocols (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche)
• Strong programming skills with expertise in data structures and algorithms
• Balance of clean, reliable code and rapid deployment
• Reliable, detail-oriented mindset with ownership
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or related field

Nice to have

• Experience developing in C++