Software Engineer

About Genesis

Genesis is a global leader in institutional digital asset markets. We provide a single point of access for digital asset trading, derivatives, borrowing, lending, custody and prime brokerage services.

Genesis facilitates billions in trades, loans and transactions on a monthly basis, including over $45 billion in 2020. We have a proven track record driving results for some of the largest digital asset-focused hedge funds, quant funds, family offices, VC’s, market makers and exchanges.

Join Our Team

Genesis is expanding to solve some of the toughest challenges in digital asset financial markets.

About This Role – Software Engineer

Genesis is seeking a talented Software Engineer with experience building low-latency trading platforms preferably in the digital currency or foreign exchange markets. The Software Engineer will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer, and focus on order management, and order routing development. Flexibility to develop cross language, particularly in Go, Java, and Python preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core Java, Go, and Python trading platforms components
• Develop and integrate automated unit tests for software developed
• Review and recommend architectural improvements
• Participate in design sessions with development team
• Troubleshoot production impacting issues providing timely solutions

Requirements

• B.S. degree in computer science or related area (M.S. degree preferred)
• 3+ years development experience in digital currencies, FX, or other capital markets environment
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and design
• Strong knowledge of low-latency programming, and lock free algorithms
• Solid understanding of developing software sympathetic to modern CPU architectures
• Solid understanding of FIX Engines and FIX Protocol
• Solid understanding of Linux Operating Systems
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with scripting languages
• Experience with SDLC processes

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter yet knows when to ask for help and works great in a team
• Strives to simultaneously achieve high-velocity and high-quality output
• Willingness and ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Thrives in a dynamic and high-pressured environment
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental and FSA benefits
• Flexible time off

Why Genesis

Genesis is dedicated to creating best-in-class infrastructure for institutional investors, developing advanced products that lower barriers, increase profitability and broaden access. Our team has decades of experience at top Wall Street investment banks and Silicon Valley technology firms, and includes leading experts in blockchain, distributed computing, cryptography and cybersecurity.

Digital Asset Ecosystem

Genesis operates at the heart of the digital asset ecosystem:

→ We are a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), the largest investor in the bitcoin and blockchain space.

→ We are the exclusive distribution and marketing agent for Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset manager with over $40 billion in assets under management.

→ We have an unparalleled global network at the intersection of data, finance and technology.

Accelerating Momentum

Our addressable market is expanding rapidly as new institutional investors enter the space. Recent results include:

→ 400%+ Y/Y trading volume growth to $20.7 billion in trades

→ 400%+ Y/Y loan origination growth to $19 billion in originations

→ 300%+ Y/Y active loan growth to $3.9 billion in active loans outstanding

→ 400%+ Q/Q derivatives transaction growth to $5.9 billion in transactions

Diversity And Inclusion

Genesis invests in creating a welcoming environment where everyone can feel supported and connected at work.

→ We help employees develop a deep understanding of the problems we’re trying to solve.

→ We thrive on ideas driven by a broad range of perspectives.

→ We believe diverse teams lead to better products and bigger outcomes.

Genesis is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.