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About the role

BitMEX operates a global platform for crypto derivatives, known for its security and low-latency trading. The company has maintained an "impeccable security record" since 2014 and offers over 100 derivatives contracts. They are also recognized for inventing the Perpetual Swap and for their commitment to transparency through regular publication of Proof of Reserves and Liabilities.

The company seeks individuals who can operate a 24/7 global platform with "uncompromising execution," ensuring accuracy and extreme uptime. This involves building, managing, and operating with resilience and precision. Candidates should demonstrate inherent security awareness, integrating risk management and best practices into their daily work, given the industry's exposure to sophisticated threats.

Success in this remote-first environment requires proactive collaboration and strong communication skills. Self-starters who can contribute actively to shared goals and make their presence known despite physical distance will thrive. The ideal candidate either brings deep expertise in cryptocurrency and derivatives or possesses the curiosity and adaptability to quickly master the ecosystem's complexities.

The listed salary range for future roles is between $60,000 and $100,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Risk Management: This skill is crucial for maintaining the platform's security and ensuring operational integrity against sophisticated threats.
• Software Engineering: Engineers will contribute to building and maintaining a secure, low-latency trading platform that requires high precision and uptime.
• Data Analytics: This skill supports the platform's operations and transparency, potentially contributing to insights from trading data or proof of reserves.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulations and internal policies is vital for a global financial platform in the crypto space.
• Cyber Security: A strong understanding of cybersecurity is essential for protecting the platform and its users from threat actors in a high-value industry.
• Adaptability: Candidates need to quickly master the complexities of the cryptocurrency and derivatives ecosystem, which is constantly evolving.

Who this role suits

• A person who prioritizes precision and resilience in their work, especially in a 24/7 operational context.
• Someone with a strong security mindset, consistently applying best practices to protect against sophisticated threats.
• An individual who excels in remote collaboration, demonstrating self-starting initiative and clear asynchronous communication.
• A professional who is either deeply knowledgeable about crypto and derivatives or highly curious and able to quickly learn complex domain specifics.

From the employer

While specific requirements vary by role, the environment at a tier-one crypto exchange requires a unique mindset. Across all departments, we look for:

• Uncompromising Execution: Operating a 24/7 global platform means absolute accuracy and extreme uptime are non-negotiable. You build, manage, and operate with resilience and precision in mind.
• Inherent Security Awareness: We operate in an industry targeted by highly sophisticated threat actors. Regardless of your department, you maintain a strong posture on risk management and incorporate security best practices into your daily work.
• Proactive Collaboration: You excel in a distributed environment. You are a self-starter who communicates exceptionally well asynchronously, contributes actively to our shared goals, and makes your presence known despite the physical distance of remote or hybrid working.
• Domain Agility: You either bring deep, specialized expertise in cryptocurrency and derivatives, or you possess the intense curiosity and adaptability required to master the complexities of this ecosystem quickly.

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 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.
• 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.