Senior Quantitative Engineer (London Area)

Senior Quantitative Engineer (Low-Latency Java | Crypto)

London preferred | Amsterdam & remote (EU) considered

Full-time | Competitive compensation

A fast-growing, regulated crypto trading venue is looking for a Senior Quantitative Engineer to help build and optimise its next-gen spot and derivatives exchange. This is a high-impact, engineering-led environment — focused on performance, precision, and pushing the limits of what's possible in trading tech.

You’ll be working on a 24/7, zero-downtime system that powers both institutional and sophisticated retail access to crypto markets.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build and optimise ultra-low-latency exchange components (matching engine, risk, margin, liquidations)
• Launch new derivative products across crypto and traditional markets
• Work closely with clients, risk, and product teams to ensure performance and reliability
• Tune and enhance systems for nanosecond/microsecond-level latency

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven expertise in low-latency Java
• Background in quant development, algorithmic trading , or market-making systems
• Strong academic or professional background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar
• Solid understanding of crypto trading