Senior Trading Technology Engineer (Java/Low-Latency)
BitMEX
About this role
A senior engineering role on BitMEX's Trading Engine team focused on building and scaling the core trading platform for a leading crypto derivatives exchange. The position is part of a lean, high-performance engineering organisation working to support millions of users and transactions while collaborating with product and quantitative teams. The company offers flexible remote arrangements and global hiring across time zones.
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About BitMEX
bitmex.comBitMEX is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange founded in 2014 and known as the inventor of the 100x leverage perpetual swap. It offers 100+ derivatives products—including perpetual swaps, futures, options, pre‑launch futures and prediction markets—along with spot trading for select pairs, a Convert feature for 30+ assets, and pro trading tools like trading bots, multicharting, sub‑accounts, hotkeys and a customizable UI. Emphasizing safety and reliability, BitMEX highlights a track record of zero customer funds lost and publishes Proof of Reserves, targeting professional crypto traders who need deep liquidity, low‑latency execution and high availability.
Recent company news
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Sep 14, 2025
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1 week ago
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Nov 16, 2025
BitMEX co-founder’s family office seeks $250 million for buyout fund
Oct 17, 2025
Trump pardons three BitMEX crypto exchange co-founders, and ex-employee
Mar 28, 2025
About BitMEX
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$118k – $160k
per year