Company Description
Founded in 2023, BLoSH is a firm at the forefront of algorithmic trading, using advanced, automated systems to provide stability and liquidity to digital currency markets. We are a fast-growing company with a focus on centralized trading spaces in a decentralized market. Although BLoSH is a young firm, we have already developed a strong presence within the crypto markets, trading a significant amount of worldwide volume. Our mission is to further expand that presence through continuous growth and learning.
Our success comes from our talented team. We work in a simple, straightforward structure using cutting-edge technology that allows us to act quickly on new ideas. We learn and adapt swiftly based on real-time market feedback. In this fast-moving environment, creative thinking and taking initiative are key and highly appreciated.
At BLoSH, we're all about giving our team the support they need to grow and help shape the future of the company. Our teams' diverse skill set and ability to learn quickly is what makes us stand out. Our high-frequency trading system is built in Rust and runs on AWS. It ingests billions of real-time updates and places millions of orders per day, across hundreds of markets, on multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. We are looking for a Graduate Software Engineer with a strong interest in high-performance and low-level software engineering to help us extend and improve our trading systems and compete in new markets. This role is particularly suited to someone who has recently completed a relevant MSc and has preferably gained approximately 1–2 years of professional software engineering experience, preferably working with Rust, C, or C++.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role (location Amsterdam) for a Graduate Software Engineer. You will be responsible for implementing new trading algorithms and other new functionality in Rust, collaborating with other software engineers and quantitative analysts to understand and improve trading behavior. You will participate in the design of new system components, analyse and optimise performance, in code and across networked systems. We are looking for someone who takes full ownership of their work and has the drive to push ideas into production. You should be confident in making decisions, assertive when improvements are needed, and motivated to lead changes that strengthen both our systems and our trading results.
Requirements
- A relevant MSc degree
- Relevant programming experience with Rust, C, or C++
- Preferably 1–2 years of professional software engineering experience after completing your MSc
- Good understanding of memory management, data representation, concurrency, CPU behaviour, and other low-level system mechanics
- Solid ability to test, benchmark and fine-tune ultra-low latency code
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under high-pressure conditions
- Excellent communication skills, including reporting and documentation
- Experience with financial markets is not required; an interest in the subject is.
This position is on-site in Amsterdam and we currently do not offer relocation support for this role. Candidates should therefore either already be based in the Netherlands or be able and willing to relocate to the Netherlands independently. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates who are already residing in the Netherlands.
We offer a challenging role in an informal, direct work environment and a salary above market average. Excellent performance is rewarded with a yearly bonus. Are you looking for a fast-paced job, where results matter more than seniority?
Interested?
Please send a short cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered) and your CV to info@bloshtrading.com to apply.
BLoSH is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity in our employees contributes to the quality of our results. We encourage applicants of every background and identity to apply.