Falconx Careers & Recruitment

Corporate Overview & History

FalconX was founded in 2018 by a team of seasoned finance and technology professionals, including Dan Dascalescu, a former senior executive at Goldman Sachs, and former engineers from Google and Amazon. The company was created to address the fragmented nature of the cryptocurrency market by offering a single, institutional-grade platform that combines deep liquidity, transparent pricing, and sophisticated execution tools. Headquartered in New York City, FalconX quickly expanded its footprint to major financial hubs such as London, Singapore, and San Francisco. In 2021, the firm opened its first Indian technology and operations centres in Bengaluru and Mumbai, tapping into the country’s robust talent pool in software engineering, data science, and quantitative research.

FalconX’s core mission is to democratise access to digital assets for institutional investors, hedge funds, family offices, and corporate treasuries while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and operational excellence. The company is regulated in the United States as a Money Services Business (MSB) and complies with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) AML/KYC guidelines. In India, FalconX operates under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) evolving crypto policy, focusing on technology development, market-making, and client support rather than direct retail crypto trading.

Core Business Operations & Divisions

FalconX’s business is organised into four primary divisions, each supported by specialised technology hubs in the United States, Europe, and India:

• Liquidity & Execution – Provides deep order-book access across more than 30 crypto exchanges, offering algorithmic execution, VWAP/TWAP strategies, and real-time price discovery.
• Prime Brokerage & Custody – Delivers segregated custodial solutions, margin financing, and multi-asset clearing services for institutional clients.
• Data & Analytics – Supplies on-chain analytics, market-sentiment dashboards, and risk-management tools powered by machine-learning models.
• Product & Engineering – Builds the FalconX API, web-based trading UI, and proprietary matching engine. The Indian engineering centres focus on backend scalability, blockchain integration, and AI-driven pricing models.

In India, the Bengaluru office houses the core software development team (approximately 120 engineers), while the Mumbai centre concentrates on client onboarding, compliance, and regional sales support. Both locations collaborate closely with the global R&D hub in New York to ensure feature parity and rapid product iteration.

Career Opportunities & In-Demand Roles

FalconX’s rapid growth has created a diverse talent ecosystem. Below is a snapshot of the most sought-after roles, segmented by experience level:

Role	Typical Experience	Key Responsibilities	Core Skills
Software Engineer – Backend	0-2 years (Fresher) / 3-7 years (Mid-level)	Design and optimise micro-services, integrate with blockchain nodes, implement low-latency order-matching.	Go, Rust, Python, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL.
Quantitative Analyst – Crypto Markets	2-5 years	Develop pricing models, back-test trading strategies, monitor market-microstructure.	Statistical modelling, Python/R, SQL, machine-learning, finance fundamentals.
Product Manager – Institutional Trading	4-8 years	Define product roadmap, liaise with engineering & sales, gather client feedback.	Agile, UX design basics, crypto-industry knowledge, stakeholder management.
Compliance Analyst – India	1-3 years	Conduct KYC/AML checks, monitor regulatory changes, prepare audit reports.	FinCEN/ RBI guidelines, risk assessment, attention to detail.
Sales & Business Development – APAC	2-6 years	Acquire institutional clients, negotiate contracts, drive revenue targets.	Financial markets knowledge, negotiation, CRM tools.

In addition to the above, FalconX regularly hires for roles in DevOps, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, and client-success operations. The company places a premium on candidates who demonstrate a passion for blockchain technology, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment.

Hiring & Selection Process

FalconX follows a structured, multi-stage recruitment workflow designed to assess both technical competence and cultural fit. The typical process for engineering and analyst positions is as follows:

1. Online Application – Submit a resume and a concise cover letter through the FalconX Careers portal. Applications are screened by an AI-assisted parser that flags relevant keywords.
2. HR Screening Call (15-20 min) – A recruiter verifies eligibility, discusses motivation, and outlines the interview timeline.
3. Aptitude & Coding Assessment – Candidates receive a link to a timed test on HackerRank or Codility. For engineers, the test includes data-structures, algorithms, and a short take-home project (e.g., building a simple REST API). For analysts, a quantitative case study is provided.
4. Technical Interview (2-3 rounds)
   • Round 1 – Deep-dive coding or modelling session with a senior engineer/quant.
   • Round 2 – System-design interview focusing on scalability, fault tolerance, and security of crypto-trading platforms.
   • Round 3 (optional) – Pair-programming or live data-analysis exercise.
5. Product & Culture Interview – Conducted by the hiring manager and a senior leader to evaluate problem-solving approach, product intuition, and alignment with FalconX’s “trust-first” culture.
6. HR & Compensation Discussion – Final HR call to discuss salary expectations, benefits, and answer candidate queries.
7. Offer Issuance – Formal offer letter sent via email, with a 7-day acceptance window.

For non-technical roles (e.g., compliance, sales), the technical interview is replaced by a case-study presentation or role-play scenario. All candidates undergo a background verification and, where applicable, a crypto-knowledge assessment.

Salary Structure, Compensation & Benefits

FalconX offers a competitive, market-aligned compensation package that blends fixed salary, performance-based bonuses, and equity participation. Below is an indicative salary band for key roles in the Indian offices (figures are gross annual CTC in INR):

Role	Entry-Level (0-2 yrs)	Mid-Level (3-7 yrs)	Senior (8+ yrs)
Software Engineer – Backend	₹12-18 LPA	₹22-35 LPA	₹45-70 LPA + ESOPs
Quantitative Analyst	₹14-20 LPA	₹28-45 LPA	₹55-85 LPA + ESOPs
Product Manager	₹16-22 LPA	₹30-50 LPA	₹60-90 LPA + ESOPs
Compliance Analyst	₹9-13 LPA	₹18-28 LPA	₹35-55 LPA
Sales & Business Development	₹10-15 LPA + 5-10% commission	₹22-38 LPA + 10-15% commission	₹45-70 LPA + 15-20% commission

Additional benefits include:

• Health & dental insurance covering employees and immediate family.
• Flexible work-from-home policy (minimum 2 days per week in-office).
• Annual learning & development stipend of ₹30,000 per employee.
• Generous paid-time-off (25 days) and public holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) granting up to 0.5% of the company’s equity for senior hires.
• Wellness programs, gym membership subsidies, and regular hackathons.

Career progression is transparent: engineers move from Junior → Engineer → Senior Engineer → Lead Engineer → Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering. Analysts follow a similar ladder, with the possibility of transitioning into product or strategy roles after 3-4 years of demonstrated impact.

Application Guidelines & Eligibility

FalconX seeks candidates who meet the following baseline criteria:

• Educational Qualifications – Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. A Master’s or Ph.D. is preferred for senior quantitative roles.
• Technical Proficiency – For engineering, proficiency in at least one systems language (Go, Rust, C++) and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). For analysts, strong command of Python/R, statistical modelling, and familiarity with crypto market data.
• Regulatory Awareness – Understanding of AML/KYC, FinCEN, and RBI crypto guidelines is essential for compliance and sales positions.
• Soft Skills – Excellent communication, problem-solving orientation, and ability to work in cross-functional, globally distributed teams.
• Work Authorization – Candidates must possess a valid Indian work permit (e-visa, employment visa, or Indian citizenship). FalconX sponsors H-1B visas for select senior roles in the U.S., but Indian offices prioritize local talent.

To apply, candidates should:

1. Visit the official careers page at https://falconx.io/careers.
2. Upload a tailored resume (max 2 pages) and a cover letter highlighting relevant crypto or fintech experience.
3. Complete the short pre-screen questionnaire (availability, notice period, salary expectations).
4. Monitor email for a confirmation and next-step instructions from the recruitment team.

FalconX encourages candidates to showcase personal projects—such as open-source contributions to blockchain libraries, published research on crypto-economics, or participation in hackathons—as these demonstrate genuine passion and practical expertise.

By aligning with FalconX’s mission to build the most reliable infrastructure for digital assets, professionals can accelerate their careers in one of the fastest-growing sectors of global finance.

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