VP, Quantitative Developer

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement,

Technical Tools

OtherQuantitative DeveloperVp Quantitative Developer

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

Seek Excellence.
Be Selective To Be Effective.
Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
Disagree Transparently.
Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
Build Dream Teams.

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join our Crypto trading desk.
The successful candidate will collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to
design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies.
This role requires a strong background in software development, quantitative analysis,
and financial markets, particularly in the FX and Crypto trading domains.

Responsibilities

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→Develop, implement, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and
models for Crypto markets
→Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to understand trading
strategies and translate them into efficient code
→Optimize existing trading systems for speed, reliability, and scalability
→Integrate new data sources and ensure data integrity for accurate model input
→Monitor and troubleshoot live trading systems, ensuring minimal downtime and
optimal performance
→Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, software
development, and Crypto markets
→Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools

Experience working in algorithmic trading environments in Java.
Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.
Proven experience in developing and implementing quantitative models and
trading algorithms
Strong programming skills in Java
Experience with high-frequency / low-latency trading systems
Experience working on an FX or Cryptocurrency trading desk
Experience in integrating and executing strategies on DeFi platforms (SOL/ETH)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice to Have

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Experience in the DeFi, or crypto space.
Experience with market making / market making as a service
Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps
processes

The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.

Base Salary Range

$175,000—$225,000 USD

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.