Lead Backend Engineer, Trading Risk

Bybit is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer, Trading Risk in Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur. Level rates it ; you can apply on Bybit.

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On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Go, Kafka and Flink among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a lead role.
Bybit has 155 other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Design and maintain backend systems, real-time data pipelines, and risk platform capabilities for crypto trading.

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About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance. Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution. Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services. Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for Trading Risk, including risk monitoring, alerting, data services, and risk platform capabilities.
Build and optimize real-time data processing pipelines, with a strong focus on system reliability, performance, observability, and data consistency.
Independently own projects from technical design and development through integration, rollout, and production troubleshooting.
Collaborate with Risk, Data Platform, and other engineering teams to deliver cross-functional projects.
Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvements in engineering quality and development efficiency.

Requirements

Strong backend engineering fundamentals and a solid understanding of distributed systems.
Proficiency in Go, or strong experience in C++ / Java with willingness to work primarily in Go.
Hands-on experience with Kafka, databases, caching, concurrency, and data consistency.
Strong problem-solving, system design, project ownership, and production troubleshooting skills.
Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with real-time data processing or data infrastructure, such as CDC / Binlog, Flink, Doris, or ClickHouse.
Experience designing and building large-scale, high-throughput, or low-latency systems.
Experience in Trading, Risk, Asset, Market Data, Clearing / Settlement, or related financial systems.

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.

How we rate this

Lead Backend Engineer, Trading Risk at Bybit rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Lead Backend Engineer, Trading Risk is an open job at Bybit.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The job was posted on October 19, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Bybit. Apply on Bybit

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Pay

Typical software engineer job: $167k

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