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.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix
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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hybrid finance-technology skills optimize algorithmic trading via quantitative researchers.
  • Flexible office-remote work attracts diverse talent for innovation.
  • Culture fosters teamwork in developing adaptive trading solutions.

What critics are saying

  • CME fines $150k in January 2026 for outsized Treasury futures orders drain capital.
  • CFTC holds Tanius liable for Randy Chen's 1,000+ spoofing instances, $600k penalty.
  • Repeat violations trigger CFTC permanent bans within 6-12 months, halting operations.

What makes Tanius Technology unique

  • Tanius applies machine learning for large-scale algorithmic trading in fixed income and oil futures.
  • Founded in 2008 by Karl Schulze and Gary Middlemiss with tech-finance expertise.
  • Comprehensive system enables rapid trader idea implementation across equity indexes.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus