Junior Software Engineer | Core Tech | Python/Rust

About BlockTech BlockTech is a fast-paced algorithmic trading firm at the frontier of global cryptocurrency derivatives and spot markets. We trade 24/7 across some of the most data-rich, fast-moving venues in finance, and we use that data to build smarter models, sharper signals, and more adaptive systems. Crypto is one of the few markets where a researcher can still meaningfully move the edge. The data is abundant, the microstructure is novel, and the feedback loop between a research idea and live PnL couldn’t be shorter. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a strong machine learning toolkit to help us push that edge further. The role As a Quantitative Researcher on our trading floor, you’ll own ideas end-to-end from hypothesis and dataset construction through feature engineering, model training and backtesting, all the way to live deployment, monitoring, and iterative improvement. You’ll sit shoulder-to-shoulder with Quantitative Traders and Quantitative Analysts, and your work will directly drive how we price and trade. You will: Collaborate closely with traders to translate research insights into systematic trading strategies Design, develop and deploy models for price prediction, signal generation, execution, and anomaly detection across crypto derivatives and spot markets using state-of-the-art AI and ML techniques. Build robust trading, backtesting and research infrastructure alongside our engineers, so promising ideas can move into production quickly and safely Own models in production: monitoring live performance, diagnosing decay, and iterating on what you ship What we're looking for A strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Econometrics, ML/AI, or similar), typically a PhD or an MSc with strong research experience Fluency in Python and the modern ML stack (PyTorch and/or TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas) A deep, intuitive grasp of overfitting, g

Role Overview You’re a hands-on backend engineer who enjoys owning features end to end and working on real products that customers rely on every day. In this Software Engineer II role, you’ll help build and evolve a Third Party Risk Management SaaS platform using Laravel and PHP, designing scalable APIs and services that keep performance and reliability front and center. You’ll work in a product-focused team that owns its services from architecture and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. You’ll mentor junior engineers, influence technical decisions, and use modern AI-powered tools thoughtfully to ship better code faster. If you’re looking for a mid-level role with real ownership, modern tooling, and the chance to grow your impact, this is for you. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff) Design, build, and maintain backend features and RESTful APIs in Laravel within a modern TALL stack environment. Own well-defined stories from implementation through deployment, monitoring, and iteration, ensuring performance and reliability. Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions that shape the Third Party Risk Management platform. Review code, improve test coverage, and strengthen CI/CD and engineering standards across the team. Mentor Software Engineer I colleagues through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing. Use AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, and documentation—while critically validating outputs and ensuring safe, responsible use. These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience in an agile, fast-paced environment. Strong experience with PHP and Laravel, ideally within the TALL stack (Tailwind, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire). Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL or MariaDB), including data modelling and query optimisation. Experience designin