SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — BHFT, whose cryptocurrency trading platform ranks among the top 30 worldwide, launched a search Thursday for a Remote Market Data Engineering Manager to drive its diversification into traditional finance.

The firm, known for strong performance in digital assets, aims to extend operations into futures, options, ETFs and equities. Officials at BHFT described the hire as key to constructing a world-class data platform supporting systematic trading on over 10 global exchanges.

The new manager will lead a Data Engineering team tasked with ingesting, processing, storing and serving market data, reference data and alternative datasets. Low latency and high reliability top the priorities, according to the job posting. The position also includes ownership of the company’s Feature Store architecture, which fuels both live trading systems and research pipelines.

BHFT emphasized the hands-on nature of the role. The selected candidate will wield significant influence over the trading technology stack, blending technical leadership with direct implementation. ‘This is a position with substantial ownership,’ company representatives stated in the listing.

Success in crypto has positioned BHFT for broader ambitions. The platform’s global ranking reflects strong results, but executives now target established markets to scale operations. Derivatives stand out as a key focus, alongside ETFs and equities, as the firm builds infrastructure for high-volume, systematic strategies.

The Data Engineering team operates remotely, aligning with BHFT’s flexible work model. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in low-latency systems and data pipelines capable of handling diverse feeds from multiple exchanges. The Feature Store, central to the role, integrates data for real-time decision-making in trading and analysis.

Industry watchers see the move as part of a larger trend. Crypto-native firms like BHFT increasingly eye traditional assets amid maturing regulations and converging markets. Similar expansions have boosted revenues for peers entering derivatives and equities spaces.

BHFT did not disclose salary details or application deadlines in the initial posting. The role reports to senior trading technology leadership and demands proven experience in scalable data architectures. Candidates with backgrounds in high-frequency trading environments may hold an edge, sources close to the hire said.

This expansion follows BHFT’s string of achievements in cryptocurrency. Top-30 status highlights the platform’s edge in speed and execution, metrics that will carry over to new markets. Engineers in the role will tackle challenges like real-time data normalization across exchanges in New York, London, Tokyo and beyond.

For BHFT, the hire marks a concrete step toward a hybrid trading powerhouse. The data platform under construction promises to unify crypto and traditional workflows, potentially changing the firm’s competitive stance.