Head of Product Engineering
Bitmex
Estimated Salary: $82K-$138K
Location: Hong Kong
About BitMEX
BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.
Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.
In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances."
For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the
BitMEX Blog
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www.bitmex.com
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Role Overview
As the Head of Product Engineering, you will build and manage a team of Full Stack Web Engineers working on the BitMEX.com website, APIs, and mobile applications. You will work closely with our Sales, Marketing, Affiliates and technical teams to collaboratively define and execute BitMEX’s retail strategy, offering a seamless and engaging user experience across all customer touchpoints - perpetuating BitMEX’s reputation as pioneers and disruptors in the finance industry.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development:
Manage a team of 15-20 full-stack engineers & designers, foster a high-performance culture, hire and mentor new team members
Product Development:
Collaborate with our Sales stakeholders, Product Managers, and other tech departments at BitMEX, to define and oversee the development of an exciting and cohesive crypto experience for retail and sophisticated traders alike
Technical Leadership:
Lead technical and architectural initiatives within the Product Engineering team to establish engineering best practices, continuously modernize, elevate both technological and customer experience standards, and enhance the efficiency in delivering world-class financial products that set new benchmarks in the market
Lead by Example:
Be an integral part of the Product Engineering team by prototyping, implementing, peer reviewing, and shipping products, and other technical initiatives
Qualifications
10+ years of professional experience beyond an advanced degree in Computer Science
Experience building, managing, and coaching a team of both frontend/backend/mobile software engineers and designers
Proven expertise with NodeJS and React
Experience collaborating with Product Managers, and project managing the development of several products and concepts, and making complex, data-driven products accessible to consumers
Familiarity with current industry coding practices, design patterns, frameworks, and deployment and test automation
Experience building real time trading UIs, and working experience in Financial Services
Why BitMEX?
BitMEX is a place of intense work, fun, and diversity, all at the same time. We hire across different time zones, to support the growing demands and to bring in the best of the best talents across the world.
We are looking for individuals who are determined, independent/self-sufficient and collaborative to join BitMEX as we continue to build a thriving cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value attention to detail, speed and simplicity. As a global business operating a 24/7 exchange, we seek out those who are adaptable and can work across markets in a diverse team.
In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our permanent employees in Hong Kong. Here’s a peek into what we offer:
Work from home
to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
25 days of annual leave
, on top of public holidays, as well as maternity, paternity and childcare leave… etc to accommodate your growing responsibilities
A top tier &
comprehensive medical, dental and vision policy
for you and your dependents
Professional development allowance
to support your career advancement
Access to our
annual wellness
benefits to cultivate your physical and mental growth
Don’t forget the advantage of our
Beyond Border
Remote Working
policy, where you get to work away from your home country
Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
Life insurance coverage
to provide a safety net for your family’s future
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Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!