Job Description

Location: Zurich
Our Client
Join a leading global quantitative and systematic investment firm operating across all major liquid asset classes worldwide. The company applies a data-driven and scientific approach to investing, combining research, technology, and trading expertise to continuously push the boundaries of performance.
Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of their culture - empowering teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver long-term value for investors.
Your Role
As a key member of the Crypto Trading Technology team, you will:

• Design, develop, and optimize the quantitative technology stack supporting systematic trading strategies.
• Build and maintain front-office systems covering data pipelines, risk management, live trading, post-trade operations, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with quants and traders to deploy, monitor, and automate 24/7 trading strategies.
• Integrate with DeFi venues and manage real-time on-chain data feeds.
• Work on greenfield developments while also enhancing an existing advanced trading platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold exceptional coding and architectural standards.

Your Profile

• 3 to 10 years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in a trading or quantitative environment.
• Strong expertise in C++; Python proficiency is a plus.
• Background in systematic or algorithmic trading is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest or hands-on experience in crypto and DeFi ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of real-time, high-performance systems and scalable architecture design.
• Commitment to clean code, testing, and continuous integration practices.
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is a plus.

What They Offer

• Exposure to a cutting-edge crypto and quantitative trading environment.
• Collaborative culture where innovation and technical excellence are key.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Modern, inclusive workplace supporting work-life balance and professional growth.

Skills Required