Quantitative Developer

A rapidly growing trading firm at the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance is looking for an experienced Quantitative Developer (with at least 3 years of experience) to join its core development team in Amsterdam. The company is building a next-generation exchange and derivatives platform; combining high-performance trading infrastructure with institutional-grade risk management and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems for spot and derivatives markets.
• Enhance core exchange components including the matching engine, risk and margining systems, and connectivity APIs.
• Develop and launch new crypto and traditional derivatives products, such as perpetual futures.
• Collaborate closely with trading, risk, and compliance teams to ensure efficient and compliant market operations.
• Work directly with clients and integration partners to support connectivity and troubleshoot production issues.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Extensive experience in low-latency Java (nanosecond or microsecond)
• Strong programming skills in Java or C++, with a focus on low-latency systems and performance optimization.
• Experience in quantitative development, algorithmic trading, or market-making.
• Understanding of derivatives and digital asset markets (perpetual futures experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with off-heap memory, lock-free data structures, and concurrency concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable in fast-paced trading environments.