296 Trading Systems jobs in the United States

Chicago, IL 60606 | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 07/14/2023 | Industry: Information Technology | Job Number: RO7.14.1 | Pay Rate: 350-600K TC | Experience: 5 years or greater

Job Description: C++ Software Engineer - Global High-Frequency Trading Firm

Are you ready to revolutionize the world of high-frequency trading? Join our global firm as a C++ Software Engineer and help us push the boundaries of speed, efficiency, and innovation in the financial markets. We are seeking passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and are eager to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop cutting-edge, high-performance software solutions for our high-frequency trading systems, ensuring low-latency, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quantitative researchers and traders, to understand their requirements and translate them into robust, efficient code.
• Implement algorithmic trading strategies and enhance existing ones, optimizing for execution speed and accuracy.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the quality and stability of the trading systems.
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of our trading platforms, utilizing data analysis techniques to identify areas for optimization.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and algorithmic trading practices, and leverage that knowledge to drive innovation within the firm.

Why Join Us:

• Global Impact: Be part of a dynamic team that operates on a global scale, influencing financial markets and shaping the future of high-frequency trading.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge tools to build high-performance trading systems.
• Intellectual Challenge: Engage in intellectually stimulating work that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in algorithmic trading.
• Collaboration and Learning: Collaborate with world-class professionals from various disciplines, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting your skills, expertise, and contribution to our success.
• Relocation Support: For exceptional candidates, we provide relocation assistance to help you seamlessly transition to a new location.

Join our high-frequency trading firm and make an impact in the dynamic world of finance. Apply now to be part of a talented team that embraces innovation, values diversity, and pursues excellence in everything we do.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming language, with a solid understanding of object-oriented principles and design patterns.
• Experience in developing high-performance, low-latency software systems, preferably in the finance industry or a related field.
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading concepts and electronic trading platforms is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software optimization techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) and version control systems (Git) is a plus.
• Knowledge of network protocols and network programming would be an advantage.

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies - the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

The Role: WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front office development team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Write low latency, high throughput C++ code
• Implement mission critical trading infrastructure
• Work with portfolio managers to implement new trading systems
• Adapt existing systems to our next generation trading platform

• A minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++
• Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc)
• C++ template meta programming knowledge
• Possess in-depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computing
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Finance experience is preferred but not required

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:

• twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee's start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month, three personal days, and
  ten sick days.
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups

This position has design, development and maintenance responsibility for the software programs, databases and processes associated with our core business environments. This would include support for a broad range of applications such as research, investments, accounting and performance measurement, among others. The position provides exposure to many business units in a dynamic investment management firm. The role requires some direct interaction with end users and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• • Work directly with the technology team responsible for the Charles River IMS (CRIMS) implementation
  • Perform custom bi-direction integration between CRIMS and systems utilizing batch, real-time and web service integration
  • Maintain, enhance, and develop new data feeds
  • Participate in data analysis, quality checks and process controls
  • Work collaboratively within IT and various business units across the firm

• • B.S. in computer science or equivalent
  • Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills
  • Charles River IMS experience (alternate OMS platform acceptable Eze Castle, LineData, Fidessa, Blackrock, etc)
  • Solid knowledge of modern software design principles, concepts, and practices
  • Strong database engineering skills on the MS SQL server platform
  • Strong working knowledge of C# and the .NET Framework
  • Experience in financial services, equity & derivatives trading preferred
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent teamwork and consensus building skills

We are conducting a search for a highly motivated C++ Trading Systems Developer with demonstrated experience in designing, developing and delivering core production software solutions in a mission critical securities trading system environment.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in the core development team and report to the Trading System Development management team.

What You'll Do:

• Assessing business and systems requirements and developing functional specifications.
• Designing and developing high quality, high performance trading systems software written in C++ to meet deliverable timelines and requirements.
• Adhering to company's software development life cycle process/methodology.
• Building business level subject matter expertise in trading systems functionality and processing.
• Provide second level support for production on an ad hoc basis when necessary.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science.
• 7+ years of experience in C++ development.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in delivering software solutions in a trading systems environment for an Exchange or a Wall Street firm.
• Full software development life cycle experience in a mission critical trading systems environment a must: Options, Equities, Futures, etc.
• Must possess excellent software design skills and knowledge of advanced data structures.
• Must have exceptionally strong C++ knowledge and debugging skills in a Linux environment.
• Solid knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts a must.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP multicast and socket programming required.
• Knowledge of the BOOST libraries and STL required.
• Must have experience in developing real-time applications in a distributed processing architecture.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of the logical business domain in Options or Equities trading systems a big plus.
• Experience coding interface solutions for FIX, OPRA, CTA or UTP a big plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Shell, and Perl a plus.

• Design, develop, unit test, implement, and support solutions (applications, reporting, integration) to support the multi asset class initial rollout. Specifically build out of various master data solutions (data store, integration and user interfaces to manage the data, exceptions, etc).
• Build integration solutions leveraging SSIS for batch integration and IBM MQ / .NET (C#) for real-time based integration
• Build reporting solutions leveraging SSRS and .NET
• Work with the team to design appropriate data models for strategic data stores in the area of Account Master, Broker / Custodian Master, and Position Master

• 5+ years experience in the asset management business, ideally with a buy-side multi-asset focus
• 5+ years experience delivering software as part of an agile delivery team
• Specific expertise integrating front office information with Performance systems for Total Return Performance and GIPS Composite information; BiSam preferred
• Specific expertise integrating front office information with Accounting systems/providers; SS&C GlobeOp / Advent Geneva preferred
• Experience implementing solutions with the following security types: Equities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Structured Notes, FX, Total Return Swaps, Interest Rates Swaps, and Volatility Swaps
• Expert knowledge of ASP.NET, C#, and the .NET Framework; Strong database engineering skills on the MS SQL server platform
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data management design and development principals
• Solid knowledge of modern software design principles, concepts, and practices
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills

• Create comprehensive test plans with well defined, reusable test cases from business requirements and functional specifications documents.
• Execute software testing to include functional testing, system testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Work with the automation engineers to record and maintain automated test script libraries for functional regression testing for assigned applications.
• Document software defects in an issues tracking system and proactively communicate issues with developers and business analysts.
• Participate in business requirements and functional specifications reviews early in the software development lifecycle process.
• Assists with the development, integration and coordination of cross-organization test projects.
• Manages scheduling to ensure efficient and effective product testing; identifies and reports risks to project schedule and product quality and proposes new methods to control and/or mitigate risks.
• Generate effective status and progress reports to the QA Manager and project team managers.
• Test implementation procedures.
• Provide testing leadership for the projects in which he or she is assigned to.

• Successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years of experience in software testing in a process driven technology environment. Recent experience must include hands-on testing of investment systems and/or trading applications.
• Previous experience in managing QA environments is strongly preferred
• Experience in knowledge of industry standard best practices as related to software testing.
• Experience in all phases of software application design, development and testing.
• Ability to translate from business requirements to technical testing solutions.
• Experience with full cycle testing including functional testing, system testing, integration testing, performance and stress testing.
• Strong SQL querying skills.

• Minimum BA or BS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; Masters level preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving abilities.

Looking for a software developer to help develop its state-of-the-art, real-time automated trading system . In addition to possessing excellent analytical and technical skills, the successful candidate will be a creative problem solver, a clear communicator, and a strong team player. COMPENSATION Salary and bonus based on qualifications and performance.

Collaborate closely with financial engineering and trading colleagues to understand functional objectives and requirements.

Design/implement complex real-time trading system. 

Strong modern C++ (C++ 11/14) and object-oriented design skills; familiarity with STL, design patterns and distributed computing, knowledge of network and multi-threaded programming

Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including complex queries (joins, unions), triggers, and stored procedures.

Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Python, Perl, shell).

Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes.

A degree in computer science or a related field.

Trading firm with offices in Chicago.

C/C++ Linux/Unix Developers. Smart and high energy. Will work on developing trading applications. Will work with real time distributed systems. Looking for smart, high energy, strong C/C++ experience.

• 4+ years professional experience working with a high level language (C++, Java, C#)
• Some C++ experience is a plus
• Linux/Unix experience
• A desire to work in electronic trading. We will teach you everything you need to know.
• Previous financial industry experience is a plus
• Experience in networked and multi-threaded software development
• Computer science or engineering degree or significant real world experience
• A track record of successfully generating new ideas, innovations, and executing on implementation

• Build scalable and reliable microservices across Securities Finance and Finance/Treasury functions
• Work closely with users (traders, customers, counterparties) and product to understand requirements and rapidly iterate
• Own your system end-to-end, including support and ongoing improvements
• Develop a deep understanding of the business domain

• 8+ years of Software Development experience required
• 5+ years Java/Springboot
• Have practical experience with relational databases like Postgres
• Hands on experience working with Kafka
• Understanding of distributed systems architecture
• Understanding of multi-threading and concurrency
• Understanding of Docker and container orchestration
• Experience with AWS / Cloud native tooling

• Experience in the Securities Finance domain
• Spring Security, Oauth, RBAC integration
• Prior experience going from zero to one (building and rolling out a new product)
• Contract-first development
• Experience owning a public-facing API