Technical Lead, Keyrock
Rust/C++
Cryptocurrency market makers
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Cryptocurrency market makers
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To enable the adoption of tokenised economies.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated expertise in architecting and maintaining high-concurrency, low-latency trading systems at scale
- Advanced proficiency in Rust (or C++ and willing to learn Rust); working knowledge of Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Python is an advantage
- Deep experience with data-intensive architectures and real-time data pipelines
- Proven track record deploying, optimising and operating AWS environments for ultra-low-latency workloads
- Hands-on experience containerising applications and managing Kubernetes clusters in production
- Familiarity with GitOps workflows to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and deployments
- Solid command of software engineering best practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps principles and end-to-end CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of DevSecFinOps principles to embed security, compliance and cost-governance throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams, with a commitment to fostering collaboration, mentorship and continuous professional growth
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, able to partner effectively with Product, Quantitative Research and Operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for building scalable, reliable and secure systems
- Deep domain knowledge of finance and trading, particularly within the cryptocurrency sector
- Experience in fast-paced, dynamic financial or fintech environments is highly desirable
What the job involves
- As Technical Lead at Keyrock, you will assume responsibility for the technology underpinning our Strategic Market Making team, designing and developing mid/high-frequency, large-scale trading platforms that provide Keyrock with a competitive advantage
- You will oversee the entire development lifecycle - from initial architecture and code reviews to performance optimisation and continuous deployment - harmonising strategic vision with hands-on engineering
- You will foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, working closely with Product, Quantitative Research and Operations to translate strategic objectives into scalable systems and measurable outcomes
- Ultimately, you will ensure the delivery of secure, reliable and high-performance solutions that maintain Keyrock’s market leadership
- Lead and manage a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
- Drive the design, development, and maintenance of high-concurrency, high-performance trading systems
- Collaborate closely with product management to align engineering efforts with product goals and roadmap
- Implement and enforce best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing methodologies, and deployment strategies
- Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems by implementing robust architectures and engineering practices
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Collaborate with System Architect and other Engineering managers to align with our company-wide technical strategy
- Provide both strategic direction and day-to-day hands-on development across our suite of high-concurrency, high-performance trading platforms
- Lead, mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers, embedding a growth mindset, agile practices and engineering excellence
- Partner with Product Management to translate roadmap objectives into scalable architectures, rigorous engineering plans and sprint deliverables
- Define, implement and uphold industry-leading development standards - including comprehensive code reviews, test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines and release orchestration
- Architect and validate robust, secure and resilient systems; proactively identify performance bottlenecks and champion continuous optimisation
- Collaborate with the System Architect and fellow Engineering Managers to ensure alignment with our overarching technical vision and technology stack roadmap
- Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, fostering proof-of-concepts and rolling out improvements that deliver measurable business impact
- Engage with cross-functional teams (Operations, Security, QA, Architecture) to streamline processes, elevate operational maturity and guarantee 24/7 production reliability
Application process
- Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Digital assets and cryptocurrencies have huge potential; but the fragmented nature of the space, atop a lack of regulated infrastructure, results in poor liquidity – discouraging their adoption. Keyrock deploys scalable, adaptive algorithms for its clients to create unique financial markets for digital assets, an integral part of bringing liquidity to the space.
Keyrock is a leading global liquidity partner for digital assets, securing this position through a focus on data excellence and scalability. The company offers market making services, building the financial foundation for token economies, alongside offering businesses and individuals access to vetted digital asset spot markets.
Keyrock has seen substantial investment and support from industry experts, allowing it to accelerate development, and is connected to numerous trading venues. In 2022, Keyrock raised $72 million in investment which will aid its infrastructure and scalability tool development and fund its search for regulatory licenses across Europe, Singapore, and the US.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
85% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2022
$72m
SERIES B
Oct 2020
$4.9m
SERIES A
Total funding: $77.9m
Company benefits
- Complete autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely.
- The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence who all receive stock options from the first year.
- A ton of fun in a thriving and multicultural environment, with colleagues enjoying regular team building activities.
Company HQ
Kastelijn, Elsene, Brussel
Leadership
Kevin de Patoul
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Senior Consultant at Roland Berger. Previously a Quantitative Research Intern at Degroof Petercam.
Jeremy De Groodt
(Co-Founder & CTO)Former Head Of Software Development at Eyecone. Founded Nibster. Previously a Hardware and Software Developer at Securandco.
Juan David Mendieta Villegas
(Co-Founder)Co-Founded Elium. Co-founder and former CTO of Kiron Open Higher Education. Previously a Strategy Consultant at Stratco.
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