About the job
Join Our Team at Wincent
At Wincent, we're not just a company; we're a community of innovators and thinkers. With a dedicated team of 120 professionals, including Engineers, Traders, and Quants, we are a leader in high-frequency trading, accounting for approximately 1% of the global crypto trading volume. Our unconventional approach sets us apart:
We are self-taught and proud of it; our founders come from diverse backgrounds, not the traditional HFT firms.
We have chosen to operate without venture capital, ensuring that our focus remains on our colleagues and not on external pressures.
Bratislava is our central hub, diverging from the norm of London or Amsterdam.
Our Culture
At Wincent, we believe that when you love what you do, it never feels like work. Our mission is purposeful and fulfilling. Integrity is a non-negotiable value for us; we hold our handshakes sacred. While making money is important, we hold true to our motto: “Be the good guys in the market.” We maintain transparency and trust among our team members, especially regarding compensation and strategies.
Position Overview
Are you ready to collaborate with top global talents, tackle complex algorithmic challenges, and leverage cutting-edge technologies to innovate within the crypto trading industry? If so, we invite you to join our elite team of software engineers, many of whom hail from industry giants such as Facebook and Google, and prestigious academic institutions including Berkeley, Caltech, ETH, and MIT. Together, we aim to build a world-class trading platform that seamlessly executes orders across 10+ crypto exchanges, managing numerous crypto tokens.
This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact and witness the fruits of your labor in real-time.
About the Data Platform Team
The Data Platform team plays a crucial role in our operations by consolidating data from internal systems and external sources into a unified database. We conduct scheduled computations and execute queries, enabling quants and traders to work efficiently with large datasets and explore innovative trading strategies.
Your Responsibilities
Collaborate with Data Platform Engineers and cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and develop robust tooling.
Take a leading role in ensuring data quality and integrity, particularly for core engineering teams.
Investigate opportunities to optimize data processing and analysis using cloud technologies, with a strong preference for AWS.
