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Venture Search

Software Engineer

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New york, United states

Mid level

Full Time

26-02-2026

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Skills

Rust Programming Microservices

Job Specifications

Software Engineer - New York

Venture Search is proud to partner with a leading global crypto market-maker, that is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with deep expertise in OTC trading systems. This individual will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance trading platforms that support OTC operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimise trading infrastructure for OTC execution and settlement.
Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement trading strategies and workflows.
Build and maintain scalable APIs and microservices supporting trade lifecycle management, pricing, and risk systems.
Design resilient solutions for clearing, settlement, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Extensive hands-on experience building OTC trading systems or platforms.
5+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in a low-level programming language.
Deep understanding of financial markets, trade lifecycles, and OTC market structures.

Nice to Have

Experience with Rust programming.
Knowledge of cryptocurrency or digital asset markets.
Familiarity with trading protocols such as FIX and WebSocket, as well as market data systems.
Background in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments.

About the Company

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