VP, EMS/​Smart Order Router Developer - Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled VP, EMS/Smart Order Router Developer to join our dynamic team at Galaxy. This remote role offers the opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge algorithmic trading systems that will shape the future of digital assets and finance. As a key player in our organization, you will be instrumental in building and benchmarking execution algorithms from the ground up, ensuring that our trading infrastructure remains at the forefront of innovation.

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.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java.
• Strong 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.
• Proven ability to build low-latency systems and work 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).

Nice to Have

• Experience in the DeFi or crypto space.
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions.
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry.
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues.
• Employee Resource Groups.

Join us as a VP, EMS/Smart Order Router Developer and help us revolutionize the future of finance and digital assets. If you are a natural problem-solver with a passion for hands-on technical development in a global, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!