A rapidly growing trading firm at the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance is looking for an experienced Quantitative Developer (with at least 3 years of experience) to join its core development team in Amsterdam. The company is building a next-generation exchange and derivatives platform; combining high-performance trading infrastructure with institutional-grade risk management and regulatory standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems for spot and derivatives markets.Enhance core exchange components including the matching engine, risk and margining systems, and connectivity APIs.Develop and launch new crypto and traditional derivatives products, such as perpetual futures.Collaborate closely with trading, risk, and compliance teams to ensure efficient and compliant market operations.Work directly with clients and integration partners to support connectivity and troubleshoot production issues.RequirementsDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).Extensive experience in low-latency Java (nanosecond or microsecond)Strong programming skills in Java or C++, with a focus on low-latency systems and performance optimization.Experience in quantitative development, algorithmic trading, or market-making.Understanding of derivatives and digital asset markets (perpetual futures experience is a plus).Familiarity with off-heap memory, lock-free data structures, and concurrency concepts.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable in fast-paced trading environments.