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Systems Engineering Specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape The Hiring House

Posted 17 days ago

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Key Responsibilities:
* Leading and advising the technical team on the execution of the engineering Design, Assembly, Integration and Verification activities.
* Performing Engineering & Contract Management to deliver the companies contacts on time and on brief through thorough planning and diligent management.
* Managing technical risks through identifying, categorizing, monitoring and implementing mitigation actions.
* Converting stakeholder needs and requirements into physical engineered systems that perform according to expectations through functional & physical architecting, analysis and synthesis.
* Identifying, defining, implementing and verifying Interfaces and their associated ICDs.
* Ensuring the delivered systems meet the stakeholder's needs by maintaining traceability of requirements throughout the design evolution and managing baselines (DBL, QBL, PBL, OsBL) and the reviews thereof.
* Integrating and delivering systems with verified performance and quality through preparing & overseeing the execution of verification activities according to verification plans (ATPs/QTPs, ATRs/QTRs) and setting to work of the products and products systems.
* To ensure the delivered systems continue to operate and deliver the expected performance through root cause analysis and problem solving and managing the implementation of design modifications to eliminate failure modes.
* To ensure continued improvement in knowledge growth, retention and management by ensuring that project SEMPs, QAPs, ILSPs, technical schedules, WBS & SOWs are implemented and maintained and continuous mentoring & coaching of SE resources.

Key Requirements:
Qualification:
* B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) (NQF 8) with 13+ years RELEVANT Experience; or
* M.Eng (NQF 9) with 10+ years RELEVANT Experience; or
* PhD/D.Eng (NQF 10) with 7+ years RELEVANT Experience.
* Meets the requirements for registration with ECSA as PrEng

Experience:
* Leading engineering teams, tasks and analysis while employing theoretical and practical knowledge gained on the job.
* Proven experience in physical, hands-on integration, testing and evaluation of complicated systems which include RF, digital, electronic and mechanical elements combined with fixed infrastructure.
* Leading the development and implementation of engineering processes.
* Using advanced interpersonal skills in order to influence change in complex systems behaviour and operational environments.
* Undertaking engineering activities throughout all lifecycle phases of systems under development, with particular focus on the concurrent engineering aspects and the design for supportability aspects.
* Functioning simultaneously across multiple domains, teams and on multiple systems.
* Coaching and mentoring in engineering, particularly systems engineering.

Knowledge:
* Internationally recognized for advanced applied Systems Engineering.
* Assembly, integration, test and verification of complex systems.
* Baseline establishment and management.
* Engineering change control.
* Hi-tech product development.
* Model-based Systems Engineering
* Development of Systems Engineering processes and procedures.
* Configuration management of systems under development, in production and in service.

Additional Notes:
* Candidates with experience in engineering for radio astronomy or space applications are preferred.
* Candidates who also have operational support / field engineering experience will have an advantage.

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Systems engineering specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape The Hiring House

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Key Responsibilities:* Leading and advising the technical team on the execution of the engineering Design, Assembly, Integration and Verification activities.* Performing Engineering & Contract Management to deliver the companies contacts on time and on brief through thorough planning and diligent management.* Managing technical risks through identifying, categorizing, monitoring and implementing mitigation actions.* Converting stakeholder needs and requirements into physical engineered systems that perform according to expectations through functional & physical architecting, analysis and synthesis.* Identifying, defining, implementing and verifying Interfaces and their associated ICDs.* Ensuring the delivered systems meet the stakeholder's needs by maintaining traceability of requirements throughout the design evolution and managing baselines (DBL, QBL, PBL, Os BL) and the reviews thereof.* Integrating and delivering systems with verified performance and quality through preparing & overseeing the execution of verification activities according to verification plans (ATPs/QTPs, ATRs/QTRs) and setting to work of the products and products systems.* To ensure the delivered systems continue to operate and deliver the expected performance through root cause analysis and problem solving and managing the implementation of design modifications to eliminate failure modes.* To ensure continued improvement in knowledge growth, retention and management by ensuring that project SEMPs, QAPs, ILSPs, technical schedules, WBS & SOWs are implemented and maintained and continuous mentoring & coaching of SE resources.Key Requirements:Qualification:* B. Eng/B. Sc (Eng) (NQF 8) with 13+ years RELEVANT Experience; or* M. Eng (NQF 9) with 10+ years RELEVANT Experience; or* Ph D/D. Eng (NQF 10) with 7+ years RELEVANT Experience.* Meets the requirements for registration with ECSA as Pr EngExperience:* Leading engineering teams, tasks and analysis while employing theoretical and practical knowledge gained on the job.* Proven experience in physical, hands-on integration, testing and evaluation of complicated systems which include RF, digital, electronic and mechanical elements combined with fixed infrastructure.* Leading the development and implementation of engineering processes.* Using advanced interpersonal skills in order to influence change in complex systems behaviour and operational environments.* Undertaking engineering activities throughout all lifecycle phases of systems under development, with particular focus on the concurrent engineering aspects and the design for supportability aspects.* Functioning simultaneously across multiple domains, teams and on multiple systems.* Coaching and mentoring in engineering, particularly systems engineering.Knowledge:* Internationally recognized for advanced applied Systems Engineering.* Assembly, integration, test and verification of complex systems.* Baseline establishment and management.* Engineering change control.* Hi-tech product development.* Model-based Systems Engineering* Development of Systems Engineering processes and procedures.* Configuration management of systems under development, in production and in service.Additional Notes:* Candidates with experience in engineering for radio astronomy or space applications are preferred.* Candidates who also have operational support / field engineering experience will have an advantage.
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Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering

Western Cape, Western Cape Worcester Polytech

Posted 2 days ago

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Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering

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Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Graduate Studies - Instructors - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach graduate courses in Power Systems Engineering in an online/asynchronous delivery format. Schedule may vary, depending on need. Start dates will vary by course and semester. This is a 100% remote position. Although Power Systems Engineering courses are delivered online, all applicants must be US-based.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach Power Systems Engineering graduate courses, primarily in an online, asynchronous delivery method. All applicants must be US-based.

Specific courses needed from WPI's curriculum in Power Systems Engineering: Power Systems Engineering Curriculum .

Ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree, preferably a PhD, in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area. Successful graduate-level teaching experience is preferred.

Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Optional Documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of References
  • Teaching Statement/Philosophy

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering

Worcester, Western Cape Worcester Polytech

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Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering

JOB TITLE

Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Graduate Studies - Instructors - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach graduate courses in Power Systems Engineering in an online/asynchronous delivery format. Schedule may vary, depending on need. Start dates will vary by course and semester. This is a 100% remote position. Although Power Systems Engineering courses are delivered online, all applicants must be US-based.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach Power Systems Engineering graduate courses, primarily in an online, asynchronous delivery method. All applicants must be US-based.

Specific courses needed from WPI's curriculum in Power Systems Engineering: Power Systems Engineering Curriculum .

Ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree, preferably a PhD, in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area. Successful graduate-level teaching experience is preferred.

Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Optional Documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of References
  • Teaching Statement/Philosophy

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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Remote adjunct teaching professor - power systems engineering

Western Cape, Western Cape Worcester Polytech

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Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering JOB TITLE Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Graduate Studies - Instructors - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach graduate courses in Power Systems Engineering in an online/asynchronous delivery format. Schedule may vary, depending on need. Start dates will vary by course and semester. This is a 100% remote position. Although Power Systems Engineering courses are delivered online, all applicants must be US-based. JOB DESCRIPTION Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach Power Systems Engineering graduate courses, primarily in an online, asynchronous delivery method. All applicants must be US-based. Specific courses needed from WPI's curriculum in Power Systems Engineering: Power Systems Engineering Curriculum . Ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree, preferably a Ph D, in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area. Successful graduate-level teaching experience is preferred. Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents: Curriculum Vitae List of References Teaching Statement/Philosophy FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Remote adjunct teaching professor - power systems engineering

Worcester, Western Cape Worcester Polytech

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Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering JOB TITLE Remote Adjunct Teaching Professor - Power Systems Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Graduate Studies - Instructors - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach graduate courses in Power Systems Engineering in an online/asynchronous delivery format. Schedule may vary, depending on need. Start dates will vary by course and semester. This is a 100% remote position. Although Power Systems Engineering courses are delivered online, all applicants must be US-based. JOB DESCRIPTION Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach Power Systems Engineering graduate courses, primarily in an online, asynchronous delivery method. All applicants must be US-based. Specific courses needed from WPI's curriculum in Power Systems Engineering: Power Systems Engineering Curriculum . Ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree, preferably a Ph D, in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area. Successful graduate-level teaching experience is preferred. Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents: Curriculum Vitae List of References Teaching Statement/Philosophy FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head of Engineering - Trading Systems

Western Cape, Western Cape Keyrock

Posted 14 days ago

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About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

As the Head of Engineering at Keyrock, you will be responsible for leading our engineering team in the development and maintenance of our trading systems for the core Market Making Services team. We are seeking an experienced individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses a deep understanding of building scalable, resilient, and performant trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing people, fostering a collaborative work environment, and driving product-centric initiatives.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Drive the design, development, and maintenance of high-concurrency, high-performance trading systems.
  • Collaborate closely with product management to align engineering efforts with product goals and roadmap.
  • Implement and enforce best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing methodologies, and deployment strategies.
  • Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems by implementing robust architectures and engineering practices.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with System Architect and other Engineering managers to align with our company-wide technical strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field experience.
  • Proven experience building and maintaining high-concurrency, high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
  • Strong proficiency in development and architecture of Rust systems. Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Python are nice to have.
  • Proficient in data-intensive systems.
  • Proven experience with AWS, Docker
  • Experience managing and leading engineering teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, including agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
  • Extensive expertise in finance and trading within the cryptocurrency sector.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial industry is a plus.

We would like the successful candidate to be based in the UK or Europe. Remote and flexible work options are available.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness in our recruitment process. We seek people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
  • The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

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Head of engineering - trading systems

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Keyrock Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Head of Engineering - Trading Systems role at Keyrock Keyrock Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join to apply for the Head of Engineering - Trading Systems role at Keyrock Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Head of Engineering - Trading / Market Making ServicesAbout KeyrockSince our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from De Fi natives to Ph Ds. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and De Fi trading desks.But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising De Fi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.Mission statementAs the Head of Engineering at Keyrock, you will be responsible for leading our engineering team in the development and maintenance of our trading systems for the core Market Making Services team. We are seeking an experienced individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses a deep understanding of building scalable, resilient, and performant trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing people, fostering a collaborative work environment, and driving product-centric initiatives.Job DescriptionLead and manage a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Drive the design, development, and maintenance of high-concurrency, high-performance trading systems. Collaborate closely with product management to align engineering efforts with product goals and roadmap. Implement and enforce best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing methodologies, and deployment strategies. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems by implementing robust architectures and engineering practices. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaborate with System Architect and other Engineering managers to align with our company-wide technical strategy. RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field experience. Proven experience building and maintaining high-concurrency, high-performance, low-latency trading systems. Strong proficiency in development and architecture of Rust systems. Node.js (Java Script/Type Script) and Python are nice to have. Proficient in data-intensive systems. Proven experience with AWS, Docker Experience managing and leading engineering teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and professional growth. Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, including agile methodologies, Dev Ops principles, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems. Extensive expertise in finance and trading within the cryptocurrency sector. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial industry is a plus. We would like the successful candidate to be based in the UK or Europe. Remote and flexible work options are available.Our recruitment philosophyWe value self-awareness in our recruitment process. We seek people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? 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Head of engineering - trading systems

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Keyrock Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Head of Engineering - Trading Systems role at Keyrock Keyrock Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join to apply for the Head of Engineering - Trading Systems role at Keyrock Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Head of Engineering - Trading / Market Making ServicesAbout KeyrockSince our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from De Fi natives to Ph Ds. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and De Fi trading desks.But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising De Fi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.Mission statementAs the Head of Engineering at Keyrock, you will be responsible for leading our engineering team in the development and maintenance of our trading systems for the core Market Making Services team. We are seeking an experienced individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses a deep understanding of building scalable, resilient, and performant trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing people, fostering a collaborative work environment, and driving product-centric initiatives.Job DescriptionLead and manage a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Drive the design, development, and maintenance of high-concurrency, high-performance trading systems. Collaborate closely with product management to align engineering efforts with product goals and roadmap. Implement and enforce best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing methodologies, and deployment strategies. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems by implementing robust architectures and engineering practices. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaborate with System Architect and other Engineering managers to align with our company-wide technical strategy. RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field experience. Proven experience building and maintaining high-concurrency, high-performance, low-latency trading systems. Strong proficiency in development and architecture of Rust systems. Node.js (Java Script/Type Script) and Python are nice to have. Proficient in data-intensive systems. Proven experience with AWS, Docker Experience managing and leading engineering teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and professional growth. Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, including agile methodologies, Dev Ops principles, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems. Extensive expertise in finance and trading within the cryptocurrency sector. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial industry is a plus. We would like the successful candidate to be based in the UK or Europe. Remote and flexible work options are available.Our recruitment philosophyWe value self-awareness in our recruitment process. We seek people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.Our offerCompetitive salary package Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Keyrock by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Engineering” roles. 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Staff Product Designer - Design System

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About Remote

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.

About Remote

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.

We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.

If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!

What This Job Can Offer You

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make an impact in the global employment space as a Staff Product Designer, Design System joining our Product Design team. We’re a 40+ multi-disciplinary team of designers, researchers and creatives passionate about crafting the experiences and touch-points that help Remote scale successfully and help customers attract, hire, manage and pay anyone, anywhere

As Staff Product Designer, Design System you’ll lead a newly-formed, cross-functional squad dedicated to evolving, implementing and scaling our design system, Norma. You will be responsible for developing the tools, components, documentation, materials and ways of working that enable designers and engineers to create our world-class experiences - and will be required to advocate and collaborate with product designers, engineers, product managers and stakeholders worldwide to help drive adoption our design system.

What You Bring

  • An individual contributor designer who has exemplary experience designing, implementing and evolving a maturing design system - including the tooling, documentation and strategies required to scale effectively.
  • An impressive portfolio of both product design and design systems work, including evidence that showcases both an ability to think in scalable systems, and a solid understanding of key visual and interaction design fundamentals.
  • You champion the importance of consistency and the impact of building things systematically, but also understand when/where it is necessary to flex or evolve a design system.
  • Masterful communication skills that help you build strong narratives around your design work, provide direction and guidance to others, as well as collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders - with fluent written and spoken English.
  • You are comfortable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with a work history that demonstrates your expert ability to autonomously take ownership of design for complex domains and multiple projects with overlapping organisational lines.
  • Strong evidence that you are an effective cross-functional collaborator with your product and engineering counterparts and are able to work effectively to build consensus and resolve debates and drive the business towards impactful outcomes.
  • You are a respected voice in an organization whose focus is not only improving the design system and product experience, but influencing quality, culture and ways of working.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have experience designing complex B2B SaaS solutions for industries like HRTech, FinTech etc.
  • Candidates that embody and demonstrate our core values at Remote.
  • While it is not required to have experience working remotely, it is considered a plus


Key responsibilities

  • Lead design for Remote’s design system, Norma.
  • Contribute to nearby product team whose scope overlaps with the design system.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering to build scalable, polished components and maintain parity between design and coded artefacts.
  • Lead the maintenance, governance and evolution our design system by embedding yourself throughout the organisation and participating in team critiques and discussions.
  • Develop the necessary materials and lead internal initiatives that help educate the organisation, drive adoption and improve alignment with the design system.
  • Create the required strategies and processes to identify opportunities for improvement, governance and scaling our design system effectively with your engineering counterparts.
  • Improve existing design systems components, while also working with the wider design organisation to evolve our visual design language.
  • Drive yourself and your peers to deliver the best quality of work, pixel-perfect in every way while embracing and encouraging new methods and ways of working.
  • Support the organisation on a daily basis through async troubleshooting and collaboration.
  • Champion our experience principles by ensuring usability, scalability and accessibility in all aspects of our design system.


Practicals

  • You'll report to: Design Manager or Senior Design Manager
  • Team: Product Design
  • Location: Anywhere in the world
  • Start date: As soon as possible


Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay, along with competitive benefits, in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to nor encourage cheap-labor practices, and therefore, we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - but here is some context. At Remote, we have international operations and a globally-distributed workforce. We use geo-ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy, to remain competitive in various markets we hire in globally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is between USD 71,700 to USD 201,700. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location and titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferrable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.

Application process

  • Interview with Recruiter
  • Interview with Design Manager
  • Case study presentation (async)
  • Interview with the team
  • Interview with a Bar Raiser
  • Interview with an Executive
  • Offer + Prior employment verification check(s)


Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.

The annual salary range for this full-time position is

$71,700—$201,700 USD

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:

  • work from anywhere
  • flexible paid time off
  • flexible working hours (we are async)
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • mental health support services
  • stock options
  • learning budget
  • home office budget & IT equipment
  • budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces


How You’ll Plan Your Day (and Life)

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

If that sounds like something you want, apply now!

How To Apply

  • Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
  • We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
  • If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.


Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries Human Resources Services

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