Software Engineer

BlockTech
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tech stack

C++
Distributed Systems
Python
PostgreSQL
Standard Sql
WebSocket
Grafana
Build Management
Low Latency
Kafka

Job description

  • Design & build: Develop new ultra-low latency components in Rust, optimised for speed, scalability, and robustness.
  • Optimise & scale: Enhance our existing trading infrastructure for maximum performance and reliability.
  • Own your work: Drive projects from concept to deployment. Your code will directly influence trading performance.
  • Collaborate across teams: Work closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to deliver state-of-the-art trading technology.
  • Innovate: Experiment with new ideas. Creativity is encouraged and rewarded.

Requirements

Do you have experience in System security?, * 1+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on systems-level optimisation and awareness of hardware constraints

  • Proficiency in Rust (or C/C++ with the willingness to work primarily in Rust)
  • Experience with SQL
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an ownership mindset

Bonus points for:

  • Experience with Python
  • Familiarity with tools like Grafana, Kafka, and PostgreSQL
  • Understanding of WebSockets, compiler engineering, embedded programming, and/or systems security

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Language training provided
  • Pension plan, * A full-time position in a relaxed and modern office in Amsterdam
  • Competitive compensation consisting of a base salary combined with a very attractive bonus plan based on individual and company performance
  • Outstanding performance is rewarded with the opportunity to buy into the trading fund
  • Pension plan, company laptop, and reimbursement of your internet costs at home
  • An extensive in-house training program and an annual learning & development budget
  • The opportunity to work at the forefront of automated trading using state-of-the-art technology, in an environment that embraces AI to both accelerate productivity and advance our systems and models
  • Gym membership reimbursement and the opportunity to engage in various sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, and soccer
  • Regular social events, including weekly Friday drinks, monthly outings, quarterly sports competitions and bi-annual trips abroad
  • Daily breakfast and warm lunch. Additionally, snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day
  • For internationals: All-in relocation package and Dutch classes, At our core, we are a team of passionate trading and tech enthusiasts committed to revolutionizing trading through automation. Our collaborative approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.

In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.

We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation and benefits, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to personal development transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.

Join us to unlock your potential and drive innovation in the exciting world of algorithmic trading.

About the company

BlockTech is a fast-paced algorithmic trading firm at the frontier of global cryptocurrency derivatives and spot markets. We trade 24/7 across some of the most data-rich, fast-moving venues in finance, and we use that data to build smarter models, sharper signals, and more adaptive systems. Crypto is one of the few markets where a trader can meaningfully move the edge. Liquidity moves fast, microstructure keeps evolving, and the feedback loop between a trading decision and live PnL couldn't be shorter.

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