JOB DETAILS
Software Engineer, Python/Go (Data+Backend)
CompanyKronos Research
LocationTaiwan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 18, 2026
About The Company
Kronos Research stands at the forefront of proprietary trading, elevating trading performance through its profound expertise in quantitative research. Driven by a fusion of rigorous research methodologies and advanced machine-learning techniques, we are revolutionizing the way trading is approached.
We have 4 main business pillars, i.e. (i) High-Frequency Trading (HFT), particularly in the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency trading, (ii) market-making, providing the best liquidity across CeFi and DeFi solutions, (iii) asset management services for institutions and brokers covering a wide range of asset classes, and (iv) ventures, identifying high growth potential projects to invest in, provide expertise and drive returns.
▸ Our Achievement
Under the leadership of senior executives with backgrounds in Wall Street finance and top global high-frequency trading firms, Kronos Research has become a world-leading cryptocurrency trading team, achieving an average daily trading volume of $5 billion and a peak single-day trading volume of $23 billion. Starting from Taiwan, we have expanded globally, with employees from Singapore, the United States, Romania, Shanghai, and other locations.
▸ Principle
I. Meritocracy - We value the best ideas and outcomes.
II. Urgency - We seize fleeting opportunities.
III. Team - We value each other’s effort.
IV. Integrity - We act with integrity at every turn.
VI. Innovation - We encourage ideas and challenge past assumptions.
Kronos values and encourages each team member to create their own value. We foster an open corporate culture, and a flat organizational structure, and offer competitive compensation, hoping to attract more outstanding talent to join us in building a diverse and rich ecosystem for quantitative trading.
About the Role
<h4><strong>Job Description</strong></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are currently looking for a talented software engineer to join us as a Software Engineer to take over and improve upon our existing data pipelines. As a Software Engineer at Kronos, you will have the opportunity to learn about how data drives success in the heart of the quantitative trading industry. </span>Successful candidates should have experience in constructing large-scale systems and data processing pipelines, utilizing both on-premise and cloud-based technologies.</p>
<h4><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design, build, and maintain all domain-related data pipelines & data warehouses and optimize existing pipelines</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop solutions to easily import and integrate data from 3rd party data vendors and exchange private endpoints into our existing data inventory</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deploy and manage the daily operation of our market data loggers and ensure data is stored efficiently and securely across cloud and on-premise solutions (S3/NAS/DFS)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work closely with the Infra team and quant researchers to understand data needs. Set up and maintain data pipelines that prepare raw market data for machine learning research and simulations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design and develop tools and interfaces that improve quality, integrity, and availability for all of our data</span></li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related field</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">3+ years of relevant industry experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on identifying and addressing complex data engineering challenges</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong experience in designing and developing scalable cloud-native software solutions, utilizing cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for data storage, processing, and analytics</span></li>
<li>Proven track record in constructing large-scale systems and data-processing pipelines</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">English resume acceptable only</span></li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Have expertise in data modeling and database design principles</li>
<li>Have a solid foundation in programming languages such as C/C++/Go/Java/Python</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of building and maintaining data pipelines</li>
</ul>
Key Skills
PythonGoData PipelinesData WarehousingCloud TechnologiesAWSAzureGCPData ModelingDatabase DesignProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsC/C++JavaMachine LearningData Integration
Categories
TechnologySoftwareData & AnalyticsEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and data warehouses while optimizing existing systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure data is efficiently stored and prepared for machine learning research.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
240
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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