
Trading Analytics Developer, Quantitative Trading at Crypto.com (Hong Kong, China)
Crypto.com· Hong Kong, China·
Role details
Job description
The Quant Trading team is responsible for trading and managing risks associated with different crypto products, including spots and derivatives. The team develops and implements trading strategies in fast-paced and complex trading environments.
Job Responsibilities
Data Platform & Analytics
- Design, build, and operate high throughput batch and streaming data pipelines using Kafka, Flink, and ETL technologies
- Design and build unified analytics engine designed for processing large-scale data using Apache Spark and related tools
- Develop and optimize analytical data models for time-series, financial metrics, and trading activity
- Implement and manage analytical databases (ClickHouse, MongoDB, BigQuery, Snowflake, or similar) with cost-aware architecture
- Build idempotent data pipelines with robust backfill and reconciliation capabilities
- Create comprehensive monitoring for data quality, freshness, and pipeline reliability
AI Platform Development
- Design, build, and operate internal AI platforms serving multiple trading teams
- Build reusable AI tooling including standardized RAG pipelines, prompt management, and self-service workflows
- Create and maintain agent systems using modern frameworks (LangGraph, A2A, MCP) with focus on controllability and auditability
Job Requirements
Mandatory Foundations
- 5+ years production experience with both Python and Java in high-performance environments
- Strong software engineering fundamentals: system design, data structures, algorithms, data integrity, accuracy and performance optimization
- Expertise in Linux, Github, and modern CI/CD practices
- Proven experience with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes orchestration
- Comfort working with large-scale, complex datasets in financial/trading contexts
Data Platform Expertise
- Advanced SQL with window functions and query optimization, realtime data synchronization together with database design and infrastructure support
- Experience with data workflow and messaging orchestration (Airflow, Jenkins, AMPS etc.)
- Metric design and implementation for trading analytics (PnL, risk, balance and trade reconciliation, backfill and performance tuning)
- Time-series data visualization with Grafana, TradingView, web-based interactive dashboards and BI tools etc.
- Kafka, Flink, and event processing in production environments
AI Platform Capabilities
- Retrieval system evaluation methodologies and quality frameworks
- RAG pipeline architecture and optimization techniques
- LLMOps practices including model lifecycle and prompt management
- Experience with AI agent frameworks in production settings like A2A and MCP
Preferred Qualifications
Financial/Trading Domain
- Experience in trading systems, quantitative finance, or financial technology
- Understanding of market data, data subscription using Rest API / Web Socket
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency markets, defi and related technologies
Professional Attributes
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to perform under pressure
- Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration
- Proactive approach to system reliability and performance optimization
- Continuous learning mindset in rapidly evolving AI/ML landscape
- Balance of practical engineering rigor with innovative solution development
Life @ Crypto.com
Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team. Transformational and proactive working environment. Elevate employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions. Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth. Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another. One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.
Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?
Benefits
Competitive salary Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope. Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining
Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.
About Crypto.com:
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
Learn more at crypto.com.
Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.
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Why work at Crypto.com
- Culture & values: Known for a high-performance, “get it done” culture where clarity of thought, ownership, and grit are prized. Described as a meritocracy with a flat hierarchy where good ideas win regardless of seniority. “Leave your ego at the door.”
- Engineering & product focus: Strong technical team (492 people in technical roles), work on cutting-edge blockchain, DeFi, and trading infrastructure. Employees work closely with the executive team.
- Global & diverse environment: Team spans ~86 nationalities, with major hubs in Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Singapore, the US, the UK, and more. Hybrid work model in most locations.
- Growth & impact: “You are empowered to think and do things that have never been done before.” Opportunity to build from scratch in a fast-growing industry.
- Competitive total rewards: Competitive compensation, token grants/staking opportunities for employees, and a strong benefits package (specifics vary by region).
- Current open roles (~132 active postings as of mid-2026): Roles for senior backend engineers (Golang), security engineers (AI/DevSecOps), trading analytics developers, product managers (exchange, verification), and compliance managers.
- Hybrid/Office policy: Hybrid model in most offices (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, US); full remote in some roles but generally prefers in-person collaboration.