Software Engineer

About Us

Optimum is a quantitative trading firm operating in the crypto markets, with $50M in assets under management. We focus on algorithmic strategies across centralized and decentralized venues, emphasizing performance, scalability, and execution. Find more details at www.optimum.markets.

Job Description

Our team is looking to hire a software engineer in its roster. We are seeking a candidate with strong experience within the cryptocurrency sector. This is a rare opportunity for candidates who seek challenges on many fronts. Work responsibilities cover many functions such as infrastructure, devops, connectivity, strategy and data. This is a great opportunity for those who want to learn and deliver solutions across many disciplines.

Main responsibilities

• Develop the infrastructure for Market Making engines under the direct sponsorship of our firm’s CTO
• Design solutions for data storage, exchange’s connections, treasury management & market making settings
• Create technological tools that bring crypto trading strategies in action

Preferred Qualifications & Mindset

• At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience in the crypto industry
• Strong understanding of data structures and system internals
• Solid grasp of network protocols and API integration
• Mandatory : Mastery in SQL Postgres & partitioning
• Programming Languages: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Linux, Python, and at least one additional object-oriented programming language. Basic to intermediate compiler knowledge.
• Additional Languages: Intermediate knowledge of C++ or Rust
• Demonstrated experience integrating at least two cryptocurrency exchanges into algorithmic trading platforms
• Demonstrated passion for creating projects beyond professional responsibilities. Evidence of building meaningful solutions driven by personal interest (e.g. games, IoT systems, trading strategies, or other intellectually challenging projects)

Work Environment & Growth Opportunity

Exceptional autonomy within a small, high-impact team managing substantial business operations. You’ll have significant ownership and responsibility for critical systems, with the freedom to set your own goals and drive initiatives forward. We trust you to excel and grow, with the expectation that you’ll consistently exceed our high standards.

• Deliver results with minimal oversight while meeting elevated expectations
• Accelerate your technical and strategic contributions over time
• Progress from maintaining existing systems to developing and potentially inventing new trading strategies
• Communicate effectively and leverage team resources optimally
• Direct ownership of major system components
• Clear path to increasing responsibility and technical leadership
• Opportunity to shape and create new strategies based on your expertise

Competitive salary and bonuses based on performance.

Fully remote - Asia or US timezone preferred. We strongly recommend past experience in a remote environment.

Start Date - As soon as possible.