About BitMEX
BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.
Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.
In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances."
For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and X.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. You’ll work on designing, developing and implementing software solutions that ensure a company's compliance with regulatory requirements and standards. This includes developing and maintaining software systems that track and monitor regulatory changes, manage compliance documentation, and automate compliance processes.
Candidates will less experienced but a strong technical foundation and passion will be considered for a less senior role.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and frontend systems.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand compliance requirements and business processes.
- Developing and testing software to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and security.
- Monitoring and analyzing data to identify potential compliance issues.
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting for compliance software.
- Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in compliance software development.
- Maintaining compliance software documentation and training materials for end users.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code (JavaScript, React, Node.js).
- Optimize systems for performance and security.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategies.
- Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring coding standards.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong expertise in JavaScript (React, Node.js) and modern web development.
- Experience building APIs (REST, WebSockets) and microservices.
- Solid understanding of scalable and secure system design.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading.
- Experience with TypeScript, Kubernetes, and real-time systems.
- Background in fintech, crypto, or trading platforms.
- Support high traffic, high performance public facing web applications.
- Experience with third-party integrations for client onboarding like Sumsub or Onfido
- Experience with Travel Rule Protocol
- Experience with Sardine, Zendesk
Why BitMEX?
BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity. We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.
We're seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity. As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.
We provide flexible arrangements to our remote contract talents with:
- Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
- Paid holidays and leave so you won’t miss out any important events
- Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
- Don’t forget the advantage of our Beyond Border Remote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
- Option to choose to be paid in fiat or crypto currency, providing the flexibility to shape your financial freedom
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Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!
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