Head of Market Data Development & Engineering
Core
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of market data sourcing, governance, and optimization across crypto and traditional asset classes to support trading, research, and risk platforms.
Role type
Senior engineering leader (Head of Market Data Development & Engineering)
Builds
Scalable, low-latency data platforms, central Market Data API, and messaging layers for tick, order book, and on-chain data.
Domain
Financial services / Crypto and traditional markets / Real-time data infrastructure
Required skills
Real-time market data platform architecture, low-latency system design, vendor management, data normalization, API design, team leadership, regulatory compliance, cost optimization.
Preferred skills
On-chain data and blockchain node experience, generative AI and automation tooling.
Technologies
kdb+, Databricks, crypto exchanges (Coinbase, Binance, OKX, Deribit), streaming technologies.
Responsibilities
Set and deliver a unified market data strategy; architect scalable data platforms; manage vendor relationships and licensing; build and maintain the central Market Data API; ensure data quality and monitoring; optimize global data spend; partner with trading and research teams; hire and develop engineering talent.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on engineering leader