Front-End Manager (Web & API)

Job Title: Front-End Manager (Web & API)

Company: BitMEX

Location: Remote (Hong Kong, China, or Asia)

Posted By: BitMEX

About BitMEX:

Founded in 2014, BitMEX is one of the earliest and most recognized cryptocurrency exchanges, revolutionizing the crypto market with its perpetual futures contract. As a platform designed for professional-grade trading, BitMEX has set new standards with its focus on security, low latency, deep liquidity, and product offerings in crypto derivatives. BitMEX continues to lead by offering over 100 derivatives contracts, 16 spot trading pairs, and a seamless experience between over 30 cryptocurrencies.

The company has a global presence with offices in cities like Hong Kong, Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, and San Francisco, and is known for its innovative solutions in crypto derivatives trading.

Role Overview:

BitMEX is seeking a Front-End Manager (Web & API) to lead and manage a dynamic team of engineers working on BitMEX’s website, APIs, and mobile applications. In this role, you'll work closely with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Affiliates, and Product Engineering) to drive the execution of BitMEX’s retail strategy, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience across all platforms. You will lead the effort to reinvent, redesign, and redefine BitMEX’s UI in collaboration with the Retail Growth team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Manage a team of 10-15 full-stack engineers, fostering a high-performance culture and mentoring new team members.
• Product Development: Collaborate with Sales stakeholders, Product Managers, and other tech departments to define and develop an innovative and cohesive user experience for both retail and sophisticated traders.
• Technical Leadership: Oversee technical initiatives, ensuring best practices are followed and consistently improving BitMEX’s product offerings. Lead efforts to modernize the technology stack, elevate customer experiences, and enhance delivery efficiency.
• UI & UX Development: Spearhead the development of real-time trading UIs and ensure seamless integration across all products.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development with advanced knowledge in Computer Science.
• Proven track record of managing and coaching teams of front-end, back-end, mobile engineers, and designers.
• Expertise in Node.js and React for web development.
• Experience with real-time trading UIs and a solid background in Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of industry coding practices, design patterns, frameworks, and deployment automation.
• Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex, data-driven products.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, particularly in cryptocurrency and blockchain industries.

Why BitMEX?

At BitMEX, we’re committed to delivering an environment that fosters both intense work and fun. With a global reach and a culture that values adaptability, collaboration, and innovation, we ensure that our employees are equipped to thrive.

• Work from home for better work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave, plus maternity, paternity, and childcare leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Professional development allowance for career growth.
• Global remote working opportunities through our Beyond Border Remote policy.
• Team-building and offsite events.
• Life insurance coverage for added security.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to help redefine the future of cryptocurrency trading and lead a team of talented engineers, apply today to join BitMEX and be part of the global leaders in crypto trading.