Full-Time
Junior Software Engineer
Posted on 9/5/2025
Valkyrie Trading
11-50 employees
Quantitative derivatives trading using algorithms
Compensation Overview
$140k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree or a strong foundation in computers and programming
- Exceptional ability to produce clean, efficient code in C++ or C#
- Experience in building complete, multi-threaded server-client applications
- Must have valid, ongoing, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored or self-initiated immigration filings
- Comfort with both Windows and Linux environments
- Ability and willingness to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects
- Conceptualize and author technologies that power trading activities in financial markets
- Join an interdisciplinary team to tackle challenges in programming, networking, technology and finance
- Develop and improve the queue of trading applications to add significant value to Valkyrie’s bottom line
- Knowledge of database and network technologies
- Willing to work on a collaborative team
- Exemplary attention to detail and a deep interest in the financial industry
- Vision to solve today’s problems while building future solutions
- Entrepreneurial attitude with keen attention to both structure and detail
Valkyrie Trading focuses on trading derivatives for institutional clients, hedge funds, and other financial entities. Its work centers on developing and running algorithms that analyze market data to spot tiny price differences and execute a high volume of trades quickly. This high-frequency, data-driven approach aims to generate profits from small edges in fast-moving markets. The company differentiates itself through a lean, Chicago-based team and a culture of close collaboration among traders, quantitative analysts, and software engineers who build and refine technology in-house. Valkyrie’s goal is to grow aggressively by delivering precise, scalable trading strategies that stay ahead of market changes while managing risk with disciplined decision-making.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Retail derivatives volume surges 40% in Q1 2026, expanding Valkyrie's market.
- Chicago's low living costs aid quant talent acquisition versus New York.
- Cloud infrastructure adoption post-2024 cuts capex, boosting competitiveness.
What critics are saying
- CFTC fines Valkyrie millions for spoofing in 6-12 months.
- Jump Trading captures 25% more arbitrages, slashing Valkyrie's revenue.
- Citadel poaches Valkyrie's quants, undercuts spreads by 15bps.
What makes Valkyrie Trading unique
- Valkyrie Trading builds proprietary high-performance automated trading systems for derivatives.
- Chicago headquarters enables lean operations and quant talent recruitment since 2011.
- Collaborative culture integrates traders, quants, and engineers for algorithm innovation.
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Benefits
Health insurance with the choice of plans including PPO, HMO, and HSA options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Lunch is provided every day
Gym membership discount