Vice President, Algo Trading / SOR – Developer

Who You Are:

We’re seeking an experienced Algo Trading / SOR Developer to join our team in Hong Kong. You will have a proven track record of building and benchmarking execution algorithms from the ground up.

Ideally, you’ve been actively engaged with the crypto markets, or have a strong curiosity about them. In this role, you will take a lead in developing greenfield algorithmic trading systems, shaping the core of our next-generation trading infrastructure.

You’ll work closely with trading teams, stakeholders, and external partners to deliver critical initiatives that drive our business forward. If you’re a natural problem-solver with a passion for hands-on technical development in a global, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Design and development of a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system

Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost

Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities

Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions

Contribute to system resilience and business continuity

Provide support for production trading issues

Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.

Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.

What We’re Looking For:

8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java.

Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.

Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.

Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments.

Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds.

A solid understanding of the application and infrastructure stack associated with electronic and algorithmic trading.

Strong technical background, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows.

Proficiency with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways).

Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management.

Experience with Linux systems and performance profiling tools.

A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Bonus Points:* *

Experience in the DeFi, or crypto

Experience with trade internalization and crossing networks

Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.

Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes.

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus

Competitive paid time off

Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents

Free virtual coaching sessions through Headspace

Free daily snacks in-office

Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry

Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues

*Benefits may vary depending on location.