FalconX
New York City, NY
Who are we?
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry\'s foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape. About FalconX
FalconX is the world’s smartest institutional digital asset brokerage. We connect hedge funds, asset managers, and financial institutions to global crypto markets through high-performance infrastructure and a relentless focus on execution, scalability, and innovation. Backed by Accel, Coinbase, Fidelity, and Lightspeed, we are one of the fastest-growing startups in fintech and crypto. We’re building the next generation of trading and prime brokerage platforms—from low-latency execution systems to sleek, data-rich frontends for institutional users. Our team is composed of entrepreneurs and engineers from Google, LinkedIn, Citadel, Jump, McKinsey, and more, all united by a mission to build an open, accessible, and high-performance financial system. About the Role
We’re looking for a
Trading Systems Developer (OMS & Trader Workflow)
to help build FalconX’s next-generation
Order Management System (OMS)
and
trader-facing applications . This role spans the full stack—from
Java backend services
and
real-time APIs , to
Python/Go integrations
and
React frontends —supporting the core workflows that power our institutional trading platform. You’ll work closely with
senior engineers ,
product managers , and
trading teams
to design and deliver performant, scalable systems. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with 1–4 years of experience who’s looking to deepen their skills across backend, frontend, and database systems while building high-impact tools used directly by traders. What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain backend services in
Java , with supporting components in
Python
and
Go Design and implement
normalized database schemas
to model complex
order lifecycles and trader workflows Build and enhance trader-facing user interfaces using
React ,
TypeScript , and modern web technologies Work with APIs across the stack, including
WebSocket ,
FIX , and
REST , to integrate with internal strategies and external venues Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements and ship reliable, production-ready code Contribute to performance monitoring, alerting, and observability for the systems you help build Participate in code reviews, standups, and Agile development cycles What We’re Looking For
Proficiency in
Java , with working knowledge of
Python
or
Go Familiarity with
React ,
TypeScript , and building frontend components Strong understanding of
relational databases , data modeling, and SQL Interest in electronic trading workflows, order state transitions, and real-time system behavior Comfort working with APIs and async communication (e.g.,
WebSocket ,
FIX ,
REST ) Clear communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset Nice to Have
Exposure to trading systems (OMS/EMS), financial workflows, or crypto markets Experience working with FIX protocol or market data feeds Background in distributed systems or event-driven architectures Familiarity with message bus frameworks (Kafka, Aeron, Chronicle, etc.) Inclusion and Notice
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences. We strive to provide equal employment opportunities and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Notice: Applicants located in California or applying to a role based in California should refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for details.
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FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry\'s foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape. About FalconX
FalconX is the world’s smartest institutional digital asset brokerage. We connect hedge funds, asset managers, and financial institutions to global crypto markets through high-performance infrastructure and a relentless focus on execution, scalability, and innovation. Backed by Accel, Coinbase, Fidelity, and Lightspeed, we are one of the fastest-growing startups in fintech and crypto. We’re building the next generation of trading and prime brokerage platforms—from low-latency execution systems to sleek, data-rich frontends for institutional users. Our team is composed of entrepreneurs and engineers from Google, LinkedIn, Citadel, Jump, McKinsey, and more, all united by a mission to build an open, accessible, and high-performance financial system. About the Role
We’re looking for a
Trading Systems Developer (OMS & Trader Workflow)
to help build FalconX’s next-generation
Order Management System (OMS)
and
trader-facing applications . This role spans the full stack—from
Java backend services
and
real-time APIs , to
Python/Go integrations
and
React frontends —supporting the core workflows that power our institutional trading platform. You’ll work closely with
senior engineers ,
product managers , and
trading teams
to design and deliver performant, scalable systems. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with 1–4 years of experience who’s looking to deepen their skills across backend, frontend, and database systems while building high-impact tools used directly by traders. What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain backend services in
Java , with supporting components in
Python
and
Go Design and implement
normalized database schemas
to model complex
order lifecycles and trader workflows Build and enhance trader-facing user interfaces using
React ,
TypeScript , and modern web technologies Work with APIs across the stack, including
WebSocket ,
FIX , and
REST , to integrate with internal strategies and external venues Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements and ship reliable, production-ready code Contribute to performance monitoring, alerting, and observability for the systems you help build Participate in code reviews, standups, and Agile development cycles What We’re Looking For
Proficiency in
Java , with working knowledge of
Python
or
Go Familiarity with
React ,
TypeScript , and building frontend components Strong understanding of
relational databases , data modeling, and SQL Interest in electronic trading workflows, order state transitions, and real-time system behavior Comfort working with APIs and async communication (e.g.,
WebSocket ,
FIX ,
REST ) Clear communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset Nice to Have
Exposure to trading systems (OMS/EMS), financial workflows, or crypto markets Experience working with FIX protocol or market data feeds Background in distributed systems or event-driven architectures Familiarity with message bus frameworks (Kafka, Aeron, Chronicle, etc.) Inclusion and Notice
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences. We strive to provide equal employment opportunities and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Notice: Applicants located in California or applying to a role based in California should refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for details.
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