March 16, 2023

Investments Systems Engineer at Nethermind

What are we all about?

We are a team of world class builders and researchers with expertise across several domains: Ethereum Protocol Engineering, Layer-2, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Miner Extractable Value (MEV), Smart Contract Development, Security Auditing and Formal Verification.

Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, StarkWare, Gnosis Chain, Aave, Flashbots, xDai, Open Zeppelin, Forta Protocol, Energy Web, POA Network and many more.

We actively contribute to Ethereum core development, EIP’s and network upgrades together with the Ethereum Foundation, and other client teams.

Today, there are nearly 200 of us working remotely from over 45+ countries.

Are you the one?

We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Systems Engineer to join our team. The Investment Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining systems that support our Clients’ trading and portfolio management activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and experience working in the financial services industry (preferably asset management, investment banking, or trading).

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance platforms and tools
Manage and analyze large financial data sets, including blockchain data
Integrate various third-party financial software and data providers into our Clients’ systems
Create tools and systems to help traders make optimal decisions
Collaborate with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop software solutions that meet their needs
Ensure the security and reliability of our Clients’ systems
Designing and building distributed and fault-tolerant systems
An appreciation of scalable, high-availability, and low-latency architectures
Optimizing software performance
Troubleshooting

Skills:

Excellent programming skills, C# preferred but will also consider other tech stacks (e.g., Go, Java)
Ability to implement efficient algorithms and design complex data structures
Experience with high-performance computing, data analytics, and distributed systems
An understanding of good software architecture
Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code without over-engineering
An entrepreneurial nature, willing to take ownership and run toward problems
Several years of experience in software development
Strong computer science background
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have:

Experience working in the financial industry, with knowledge of financial markets, instruments, assets, products, and trading strategies
Blockchain / Crypto
Familiarity with financial data providers and APIs
DevOps