Principal Backend Development Engineer(Risk)

Bybit is hiring a Principal Backend Development Engineer(Risk) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Bybit.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Go, Java and C among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Bybit has 152 other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Design and develop scalable backend trading risk systems and real-time data processing pipelines.

GoJavaC

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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. Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for Trading Risk, including real-time risk controls, limit management, risk monitoring, and internal risk platforms.
Build reliable and scalable distributed systems with a strong focus on correctness, availability, concurrency, and fault recovery.
Develop and maintain real-time data processing pipelines and risk-related data infrastructure.
Own the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, including technical design, implementation, testing, integration, production rollout, and troubleshooting.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive technical solutions and project delivery.
Participate in system design reviews, code reviews, production incident investigation, and continuous reliability improvements.

Requirements

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.
Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, databases, and concurrent programming.
Experience designing and building high-concurrency and distributed backend systems.
Solid understanding of concurrency control, data consistency, idempotency, retries, timeouts, message processing, and failure recovery.
Hands-on experience with relational databases, Redis, and messaging or streaming systems such as Kafka.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently design and deliver production-ready solutions.
Strong ownership, engineering discipline, and hands-on experience in coding, integration, and production troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in trading, risk, financial systems, payments, or other high-reliability backend systems.
Familiarity with trading concepts such as orders, positions, margin, account assets, market data, or risk-control systems.
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.

How we rate this

Principal Backend Development Engineer(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
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Key facts

Principal Backend Development Engineer(Risk) is an open job at Bybit.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The job was posted on August 28, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Bybit. Apply on Bybit

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Backend DevelopmentDistributed SystemsRisk ManagementConcurrencyGoJavaC

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