Principal Backend Development Engineer, Risk
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Job description
Bybit is hiring a Principal Backend Development Engineer, Risk — a full-time, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia role. Apply directly on Bybit's careers page below.
Principal Backend Development Engineer(Risk)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Department: Trading Risk
About Us
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Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for Trading Risk, including real-time risk controls, limit management, risk monitoring, and internal risk platforms.
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Build reliable and scalable distributed systems with a strong focus on correctness, availability, concurrency, and fault recovery.
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Develop and maintain real-time data processing pipelines and risk-related data infrastructure.
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Own the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, including technical design, implementation, testing, integration, production rollout, and troubleshooting.
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Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive technical solutions and project delivery.
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Participate in system design reviews, code reviews, production incident investigation, and continuous reliability improvements.
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3+ years of backend development experience with strong proficiency in Go, C++, or Java. Go is the primary development language for this role, and candidates with strong C++ or Java backgrounds are welcome to apply.
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Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, databases, and concurrent programming.
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Experience designing and building high-concurrency and distributed backend systems.
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Solid understanding of concurrency control, data consistency, idempotency, retries, timeouts, message processing, and failure recovery.
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Hands-on experience with relational databases, Redis, and messaging or streaming systems such as Kafka.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently design and deliver production-ready solutions.
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Strong ownership, engineering discipline, and hands-on experience in coding, integration, and production troubleshooting.
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Experience in trading, risk, financial systems, payments, or other high-reliability backend systems.
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Familiarity with trading concepts such as orders, positions, margin, account assets, market data, or risk-control systems.
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Experience with real-time data processing or analytical systems such as Flink, Doris, ClickHouse, or similar technologies.
Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Principal Backend Development Engineer, Risk at Bybit?
The required skills for Principal Backend Development Engineer, Risk at Bybit include: Go, Kafka, gRPC.
What is the seniority level for Principal Backend Development Engineer, Risk at Bybit?
Principal Backend Development Engineer, Risk at Bybit is a Principal level position.
How do I apply for Principal Backend Development Engineer, Risk at Bybit?
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