Quantitative Developer | Crypto Industry | Based In Malaysia

Job Overview:

Our client is a global digital asset trading firm operating across multiple international markets, providing advanced trading and liquidity solutions to institutional clients. As part of their continued expansion across APAC, they are building out their Malaysia team as a key regional hub.

This role involves working on high-performance, production-grade trading infrastructure handling significant real-time transaction volumes. You will collaborate closely with global trading and engineering teams, contributing directly to systems that operate with real capital.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain high-performance trading systems using C++ and Python.
• Connect and integrate with crypto exchange APIs (REST, WebSocket, FIX).
• Build and enhance risk management and PnL reporting tools.
• Integrate with OEMS and PMS vendor platforms.
• Optimize system performance, latency, and reliability in production environments.
• Troubleshoot and debug critical trading infrastructure issues.
• Conduct quantitative analysis to refine and improve pricing models.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions, balancing speed, scalability, and robustness.
• Collaborate closely with traders to support execution and system efficiency.
• Manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP).

What Makes You a Good Fit:

• 3+ years of experience with trading systems, financial platforms, or real-time data systems.
• Strong programming expertise in C++ and/or Python.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience building and maintaining scalable production systems.
• Solid understanding of system reliability, monitoring, and debugging practices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows (AWS/GCP, CI/CD).
• Ability to work across both software development and infrastructure layers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across global teams.
• Familiarity with crypto markets and exchange integrations.
• Ownership mentality with a focus on production outcomes.
• Open to flexible or shift-based schedules due to 24/7 market dynamics.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a high-growth global trading firm at an early stage in Malaysia.
• Direct collaboration with international trading and engineering teams.
• Hands-on exposure to live trading systems and real capital at scale.
• High-impact role with work deployed directly into production.
• Strong career progression opportunities as the regional team expands.
• Exposure to global markets and cutting-edge digital asset trading.
• Potential opportunities for international collaboration and travel.
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly evolving sector.