Location: Remote - APAC
About us
Auros is a leading algorithmic trading and market-making firm specialising in digital asset liquidity provision. We trade across 10+ global locations, facilitating 3-4% of global daily volumes, and have through connectivity to over 50 venues.
We’re proud of the strong reputation we’ve built by combining our systematic approach, sophisticated pricing models, and state-of-the-art execution capabilities to provide robust, reliable trading performance and bring liquidity to crypto markets worldwide.
What sets us apart, though, is our culture. Our flat structure means you’ll have autonomy and plenty of opportunity to bring your ideas to life and help shape the systems that will power our business into the future.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an exceptional Exchange Connectivity Team Leader to join our dynamic team. This remote position is open to candidates from across the globe (excluding USA). From your home hub you’ll interact and engage with our awesome 9 person team who span NZ-UK timezones.
Role Overview:
As the Exchange Connectivity Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our connections to various cryptocurrency exchanges, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of our trading systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of developers focused on exchange connectivity
- Design and implement robust, high-performance connectivity solutions for multiple crypto exchanges
- Drive excellence in execution and market data connectivity while balancing time to market and exchange reliability
- Collaborate with trading teams to understand and meet their connectivity requirements
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our exchange integration systems
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cryptocurrency exchange APIs and protocols
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex connectivity issues in a fast-paced trading environment
- Set team strategy, plan workloads and act as the conduit connecting business priorities with team outcomes
The ideal candidate will have
- Extensive experience in software development (ideally gained in a top tier HFT firm), with a focus on order management and entry, or experience in market data will also be relevant for this role
- Strong knowledge of exchange APIs, websockets, and low-latency communication protocols
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages (C++ required, Python and Typescript beneficial)
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Deep understanding of low latency exchange connectivity and has led a team in this space
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of the digital asset industry
- Remote work flexibility
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Autonomy and a flat structure means you can really spread your wings, whilst being supported by a team of passionate engineers
At Auros, we value nimbleness, drive for success, owner mentality, and collaboration. We want to hear from you if you're passionate about solving problems, trading technology, and leading high-performing teams. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're excited to join Auros. We look forward to welcoming a new leader to our vibrant and forward-thinking team
