Job Description

Responsibilities

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Lead the technical design and implement high-impact features Optimize and resolve performance bottlenecks, applying advanced low-latency and high-throughput Java techniques Contribute significantly to the architectural roadmap for core platform services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability Own and solve highly complex, ambiguous technical challenges, breaking them down into manageable solutions Implement robust monitoring and incident response strategies, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure continuous system reliability Partner closely with Stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, performant technical designs Champion and implement best practices in software engineering, including secure coding, automated testing, and CI/CD

Minimum Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or a strong STEM education background) 7+ years of Java experience building high-performance, low-latency systems; deep expertise in JVM internals, memory management, and advanced concurrency Proven design and implementation skills for distributed systems and strong proficiency with message-oriented middleware Expertise in relational/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB), including data modeling and performance tuning Proficiency in Linux performance tuning, understanding of kernel-level optimizations for low-latency applications, and strong grasp of CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring

Preferred Requirements

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PhD or Master's degree in a highly quantitative field Prior experience working on high-frequency trading (HFT) platforms, market-making systems, or algorithmic trading infrastructure In-depth knowledge of FIX Protocol and other relevant industry standards Experience with hardware-level optimizations or specialized networking for ultra-low latency Contributions to open-source projects relevant to high-performance Java or financial technology, or familiarity with cloud-native development best practices * Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional team members