Quant Developer - Paradex

Job Description

Paradex is seeking a Senior Quantitative Developer to join their team in Singapore. The company is revolutionizing finance by bringing it on-chain and reshaping DeFi with a lightning-fast DEX built on Starknet’s first Appchain. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing Paradex's high-performance derivatives trading platform, which features lightning-fast order execution and innovative on-chain risk management.

What this role involves:

• Leading the design and implementation of a decentralized clearing protocol for crypto derivatives trading, including backend systems and smart contracts.
• Overseeing monitoring, analytics, and reporting of all services developed, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Enhancing trading performance through rigorous R&D and testing of the trading system to maintain high quality and reliability.
• Collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions while focusing on scalability and internal integrations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in backend engineering, building products from ideation to launch within a strong engineering team.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with modern programming languages like Python, Golang, or C++.
• Strong understanding of financial markets with experience in trading systems and quantitative finance.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, essential for working across functions.

What this role offers:

• Competitive Pay: Top-tier compensation in the industry.
• Generous PTO: Unlimited vacation.
• Full Benefits: Comprehensive packages tailored by country.
• Technology & Learning Allowances: 3,500 USD for your first-year setup, $2,000 USD refresh every 2 years, plus $1,000 USD annually for learning and development.