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Galaxy

VP, Algo Trading / SOR Developer

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about 2 hours ago
New York, NY, USASenior / Staff+
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Base Salary

$160k - $185k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop 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 to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets 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.
  • Strong technical background with an understanding of 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 in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.
  • Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements.
  • Flexible Time Off (paid).
  • 3% 401(k) company contribution.
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and dependents.
  • Generous paid Parental Leave.
  • Competitive family planning benefits for US employees.
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry.
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues.
  • Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches.
  • Employee Resource Groups.
  • Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace.