Full-Time

Messaging and Risk Software Developer

Tanius Technology

Tanius Technology

11-50 employees

Proprietary machine-learning algorithmic trading across markets

No salary listed

Danville, CA, USA

In Person

Remote options available for experienced candidates; junior must be onsite in Alamo, CA.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficient in C/C++
  • 0-5 years professional experience, but at least 5 years experience programming
  • Comfortable in Linux
  • Interest in finance / machine learning / big data and/or robotics are pluses
  • Remote available if experienced, onsite in alamo, ca required if junior
Responsibilities
  • Work on high frequency messaging backend for risk management, primarily in C/C++, responsible for all parts of the stack from the backend to the C++ GUI front end
  • Build message routing, replay and discovery system for thousands of clients sending thousands of messages per second
  • Take data and make it presentable to users
  • Collaborate with users of the systems you build to get feedback and impact daily work
  • Contribute to flexible roadmaps and feature planning with the development team
  • Work with the team to plan and implement features that improve system performance and usability
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in finance / machine learning / big data and/or robotics are pluses
  • Remote work is available for experienced candidates, onsite in Alamo, California required if junior

Tanius Technology uses machine learning to design and run large-scale proprietary trading strategies across fixed income, oil futures, precious metals, and equity indexes for institutional clients. It builds trading models that scan markets, detect inefficiencies, and automatically place orders across multiple asset classes, with software tested and refined by engineers in office or remote settings and continuously learning from market data. Its approach centers on in-house development of proprietary algorithms and a collaborative culture, plus flexible work options, rather than relying on standard tools. The goal is to generate profits from market inefficiencies by applying scalable, data-driven trading strategies to multiple markets for institutional clients.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alamo, Texas

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Greenhouse listed eight open roles on June 24, 2026, spanning traders, quants, engineers.
  • Tanius updated its website on August 18, 2026, signaling ongoing platform investment.
  • FIA membership expands market access and credibility with clearing and derivatives counterparties.

What critics are saying

  • CBOT fined Tanius $150,000 on January 16, 2026 for pro-rata order abuse.
  • CFTC fined Tanius $600,000 on September 26, 2022 for Treasury spoofing.
  • A third enforcement action triggers exchange bans and ends its Treasury franchise.

What makes Tanius Technology unique

  • Tanius trades fixed income, oil, metals, and equity indexes with machine-learning execution.
  • Its in-house research system turns trader ideas into executable strategies quickly.
  • FIA admitted Tanius as a member on June 12, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus