Software Engineer, Python; Asset Pricing & Hedging

Software Engineer, Python (Asset Pricing & Hedging)

Barcelona, Spain

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade‑everything platform empowers both first‑time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities
* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast‑moving, talented, “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves‑and‑make‑it‑happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry‑changing team.

Let’s go!

At Bitpanda, we’re building a powerful system that handles prices and risk management for various types of investments like stocks, crypto, ETFs, metals, and fiat currencies. You’ll help add new assets to our platform, work with new exchanges, and create tools like price charts and systems for crypto products with leverage. This is a key role where you’ll help us build the technology that makes trading and investing in different assets fast, reliable, and easy to use for everyone.

• Build high‑performance, scalable backend systems using Python that power Bitpanda’s core trading infrastructure
• Design and maintain clean, testable, and maintainable code across a robust microservice ecosystem
• Work on the evolution of our event‑driven architecture, helping scale systems for future growth
• Tackle complex, cross‑domain challenges in pricing, hedging, and asset management across crypto, stocks, metals, and more
• Work in a high‑impact environment where your code directly supports critical business functions across the company

• 2+ years hands on Python development experience in product‑driven environments, building real‑world, scalable systems
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and websockets, with the ability to design fast, reliable, and clean APIs using FastAPI
• Experience working with relational and No
  
  SQL databases
• Hands‑on experience with event‑driven architectures, and message brokers like Kafka or ZeroMQ
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with AWS, have an interest in crypto, blockchain, or stock markets

We offer a comprehensive relocation package to support candidates who are moving to join our team. Our goal is to make your transition as smooth as possible, and we provide assistance throughout the whole process.

• Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
• Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay‑for‑impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
• Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
• Time to recharge – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
• Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
• Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender‑neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
• Fuel and focus on‑site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and…