VP, Algo Trading / SOR Developer

As a VP, Algo Trading / SOR Developer at Galaxy, you will take the lead in developing greenfield algorithmic trading systems and shaping the core of the company's next-generation trading infrastructure. You'll work closely with trading teams, stakeholders, and external partners to deliver critical initiatives. This role is based in Hong Kong and requires a proven track record of building and benchmarking execution algorithms from the ground up, ideally with active engagement or strong curiosity about crypto markets.

What you'll do

• Design and develop a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system
• Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost
• Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities
• Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions
• Contribute to system resilience and business continuity
• Provide support for production trading issues
• Leverage AI tools such as generative AI, automation platforms, and data copilots to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work

What you bring

• 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets such as FX markets or crypto exchanges in Java
• Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing
• Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments
• Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments
• Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds
• A solid understanding of the application and infrastructure stack associated with electronic and algorithmic trading
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows
• Proficiency with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways)
• Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management
• Experience with Linux systems and performance profiling tools
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to have

• Experience in DeFi or crypto
• Experience with trade internalization and crossing networks
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS or GCP, or DevOps processes

What we offer

• Base salary of $160,000-$185,000 USD, commensurate with experience and expertise
• Discretionary bonus and annual bonus
• Equity incentives as part of total compensation
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible paid time off
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• Generous paid parental leave
• Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
• Opportunities to learn about the crypto industry
• Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts and lunches
• Employee Resource Groups
• Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace

About Galaxy

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure. The company operates an institutional digital assets platform spanning trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology, while also investing in and operating cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing. Headquartered in New York City with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Galaxy is led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz.