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The Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange — BitMEX — is the world’s leading cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform. Launched in 2014 by ex-bankers well-versed in computer science, financial engineering, and traditional finance, BitMEX is now the single largest crypto exchange on Earth serving half a million customers across the globe.
Engineering Lead, Custody
Location
Georgia + 17 moreAll locations: Georgia | Tajikistan | Malaysia | Maldives | Vietnam | Japan | Laos | India | Turkey | Taiwan | Cambodia | Pakistan | Philippines | Mongolia | Thailand | Bangladesh | South Korea | Singapore
Posted
101 days ago
Salary
$0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Engineering Lead, Custody
BitMEX
About BitMEX BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”. Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies. In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances." For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and X. Role Overview The Funds & Wallets system powers the custody of digital assets, enabling many thousands of trading customers to make secure deposits as margin in our Trading Engine. Our systems are responsible for tracking deposits and withdrawals, and interacting with the blockchains of supported currencies and networks. BitMEX is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Custody Engineering Lead to join our dynamic team. This individual will work closely with our Trading and Wallet Technology Engineers to enhance the security, efficiency, and scalability of our deposit, custody, and withdrawal systems. The successful candidate will be a technical leader, driving the development and implementation of innovative solutions to safeguard our users' assets and expand our supported currency and network offerings. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development, and implementation of secure and efficient custody solutions for various cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks. Collaborate with the Head of Custody and Trading and Wallet Technology Engineers to define technical strategy and roadmap for custody, deposits, and withdrawals. Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive the integration of new cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks into our custody infrastructure. Optimize the efficiency and reliability of deposit and withdrawal processes, ensuring fast and seamless transactions. Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to custody and wallet operations. Overseeing our build, test, integration and deployment systems, and in partnership with our Dev-ops engineers managing platform change. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, cryptography, and digital asset security. Contribute to the overall design and evolution of BitMEX's platform. Qualifications:
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role focused on cryptocurrency.
- Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, cryptographic principles, and digital asset security best practices.
- Proven experience designing and implementing secure and scalable custody solutions.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python.
- Exceptional leadership abilities combined with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong strategic thinking and execution skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good awareness of security threat/vulnerability report impact and mitigation
- Fluency in both written and verbal English.
- Why BitMEX?
- BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity. We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.
- We're seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity. As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.
- In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our permanent employees. Here’s a peek into what we offer:
- We provide flexible arrangements to our remote contract talents with:
- Work from home
- to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
- Paid holidays and leave
- so you won’t miss out any important events
- Team building & offsite events
- to bring our global team closer
- Don’t forget the advantage of our
- Beyond Border
- Remote Working
- policy, where you get to work away from your home country
- Option to choose to be paid in fiat or crypto currency, providing the flexibility to shape your financial freedom
- #LI-CH1
- Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!
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