Growth Engineer (Data Systems)

About BitMEX

BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with no coin lost, ever!.

Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.

In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances.

For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and X.

Role Overview

As our Growth Engineer, you will own the technical DNA of our analytics stack, ensuring our data is high-fidelity, our tracking is unbreakable, and our product's map is flawless. You are the person who transforms digital exhaust into clean, structured, and actionable intelligence. Without you, our teams are guessing; with you, they are making decisions with absolute confidence. You sit at the vital intersection of engineering, marketing, and data, acting as the ultimate translator between business goals and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a seamless data flow from user interaction to our downstream tools (Mixpanel, GA4, AppsFlyer) using Segment.
• Manage and version-control the analytics infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring all tracking plans and integrations are handled via code rather than manual UI tweaks.
• Act as the Translator between Marketing and Engineering, converting high-level business questions into precise technical tracking requirements.
• Proactively monitor and audit the data pipeline to prevent polluted dashboards, ensuring that every event fired is accurate and meaningful.
• Maintain the organizational Source of Truth for data schemas, ensuring code is always backed by clear, accessible documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot complex mobile and web attribution pathways, including deep-linking and postbacks.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, specifically within Node.js and React environments for both server-side and client-side tracking.
• Proven experience using Terraform to manage third-party integrations and cloud-based stacks.
• Deep technical knowledge of Segment (Identify, Track, and Page calls) and its relationship with tools like Mixpanel and GA4.
• A solid grasp of AppsFlyer (or similar tools) for handling deep-linking and cross-platform attribution.
• Comfortable working with webhooks, REST APIs, and the plumbing that connects backends to third-party data ecosystems.
• A high degree of analytical curiosityyou don't just fire events; you understand how they influence a funnel or a report.
• The ability to balance the needs of the data producers (Engineering) and the data consumers (Analytics).

Why BitMEX

BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity. We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.

We're seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity. As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.

We provide flexible arrangements to our remote contract talents with:

• Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
• Paid holidays and leave so you won't miss out any important events
• Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
• Don't forget the advantage of our Beyond BorderRemote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
• Option to choose to be paid in fiat or crypto currency, providing the flexibility to shape your financial freedom