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Trading Systems Developer

P2P, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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.)

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The base pay for this role is expected to be between $XX-XX USD for a [Manager] level and $XX-XX for a [Senior Manager] level in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area.

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Inclusivity Statement FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. 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!

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

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