PEAK6 · 4 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Execution
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expPEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm headquartered in Chicago. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design and build critical components of trading infrastructure, optimize market execution systems, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with traders to enhance algorithm performance.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Design and develop high-performance market execution systems for options and equities trading
Define, optimize, and enhance trading algorithms to improve execution quality and efficiency
Configure and maintain FIX gateway systems, ensuring reliable connectivity to exchanges and counterparties
Lead technical initiatives and contribute to architectural decisions for critical trading systems
Maintain and expand the team’s operational excellence
Collaborate with product owners, traders, quantitative analysts, and operations teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions
Mentor Software Engineers I and II, providing technical guidance and code reviews
Troubleshoot production issues with urgency and precision
Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization
Contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes
Drive improvements in system stability, scalability, and performance
Participate in creation and evolution of Operational Excellence for our Execution systems
Qualification
Required
7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in the trading or finance industry
A strong desire to work with a team. Lone wolves need not apply
Strong ability to communicate effectively with traders on multiple fronts: Translating business requirements into technical solutions, Troubleshooting complex trading issues, Demonstrating skill in understanding the business value of systems being developed, Questioning assumptions to ensure optimal solutions, and explaining technical concepts in accessible terms
Strong proficiency in Java and Python
C++ experience is a big bonus
Experience with market execution systems, preferably in the equity and index options space
Knowledge of FIX protocol and experience configuring FIX gateways
Familiarity with trading algorithms and execution strategies
Experience with distributed systems and high-throughput applications
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
Ability to optimize applications for low-latency and high throughput performance
Experience with Linux environments and cloud native technologies
FINRA Series 57 license or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Demonstrated leadership in technical projects and mentoring junior engineers
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Ability to work remotely up to two days a week
Company
PEAK6
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