About us
Founded in 2013, GSR is a leading market-making and programmatic trading company in the cryptocurrency trading space. With more than 200 employees in 5 countries, we provide billions of dollars of liquidity to cryptocurrency protocols and exchanges daily. We build long-term relationships with cryptocurrency communities and traditional investors by offering exceptional service, expertise and trading capabilities tailored to their specific needs.
GSR works with token issuers, traders, investors, miners, and more than 30 cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. In volatile markets we are a trusted partner to crypto native builders and to those exploring the industry for the first time. Our team includes veteran finance and technology executives from Goldman Sachs, Two Sigma, and Citadel, among others, and has developed a robust trading platform designed to navigate issues unique to the digital asset markets.
Working at GSR is an opportunity to be deeply embedded in every major sector of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
The role
The DeFi Team is a small, agile group responsible for algorithmic trading across multiple blockchains. We are seeking a skilled and motivated DeFi Trading Engineer to deliver functionality for new and existing trading strategies. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of blockchains, DeFi, and experience in automated trading. You will work with the Quant Trading Team and other Engineers across the project lifecycle, from ideation to delivery, influence design, present ideas, and test hypotheses. The role includes on-chain and off-chain coding to build secure and performant systems that run 24/7 with minimal oversight. Familiarity with DEXs, protocol mechanics, blockchain fundamentals and smart contract security is desirable.
Your responsibilities
* Designing and developing robust and scalable software for on-chain systematic trading.
* Maintaining and extending off-chain applications written in Rust to support pricing, order management, real-time risk and monitoring.
* Writing smart contracts to support efficient and secure on-chain execution.
* Collaborating as part of a global team with open communication and a strong focus on delivery.
* Keeping up to date with developments within DeFi to identify short-term opportunities and inform our long-term strategy.
Your qualifications / attributes
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
* 2+ years of experience writing production-quality code in a compiled language.
* Proficiency in web3 programming with languages such as Rust, Python or TypeScript.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying technical concepts.
* Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on code quality, maintainability and documentation.
Nice to have
* Experience with non-EVM blockchains (e.g., Solana, Cosmos, Aptos, Sui).
* Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of trading applications.
* Experience with cloud computing and distributed systems.
What we offer
* A collaborative and transparent company culture founded on Integrity, Innovation and Performance.
* Competitive salary with two discretionary bonus payments a year.
* Benefits including Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning, 30 days holiday and free lunches when in the office.
* Regular Town Halls, team lunches and drinks.
* A Corporate and Social Responsibility program, charity fundraising matching and volunteer days.
GSR is proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics. All hiring and performance decisions are based on business needs and individual merit. Learn more about us at www.gsr.io.
Location & job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
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