Written by Salary: Competitive
Department: Engineering
Location: Remote — worldwide
Kairon Labs, a leader in crypto-native algorithmic trading and liquidity provision, is expanding fast and their new hedge-fund division, BlackBird, is looking for a talented Algorithm Developer to join the team.
Founded in 2018, Kairon Labs has built a reputation for delivering transparent, high-performance trading technology across both CEX and DEX markets. BlackBird takes that expertise even further, moving at top speed to turn ideas into production within days. If you love building high-performance systems and want to work where speed, precision, and innovation truly matter, this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Algo Dev, you’ll work closely with senior developers and traders to design and optimize next-gen trading systems. Your work will include:
- Building fast, reliable exchange integrations in Rust
- Designing monitoring tools for performance, system health, and global uptime
- Improving and tuning systems to stay ahead of shifting market conditions
- Developing low-latency, concurrent systems for real-time trading
- Sharing insights from exchange behavior to help traders refine strategies
At BlackBird, developers also use the tools they build — giving you hands-on experience and a deep understanding of market challenges.
What They’re Looking For
- A degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or any quantitative field
- Strong programming skills with low-level system knowledge
- Experience (work or personal projects) in C++, Rust, Java, or similar
- Bonus: Python, SQL, Rust experience, or interest in crypto/financial markets
The Ideal Candidate
You’re analytical, performance-driven, and passionate about solving tough technical problems. You thrive in fast-moving environments, love collaborating closely with a team, and want to grow quickly into a high-impact role.
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a small, high-performance team that rewards impact, speed, and innovation. It’s a rare opportunity to gain early ownership in a rapidly growing hedge-fund division and work at the cutting edge of algorithmic trading.