Full-Time
Junior Software Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Valkyrie Trading
11-50 employees
Derivatives trading using quantitative analysis
Compensation Overview
$140kAnnually
Junior
Chicago, IL, USA
This position is onsite in Chicago, IL.
You match the following Valkyrie Trading's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- 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
- Knowledge of database and network technologies a plus
- Ability and willingness to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects
- Comfort resolving uncertainty and communicating for issue resolution
- 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 a keen attention to both structure and detail
- Comfort with both Windows and Linux environments
- Join an interdisciplinary team to conceptualize and author technologies that power trading activities in financial markets
- Develop and improve critical trading applications that add significant value to Valkyrie’s bottom line
- Knowledge of database and network technologies a plus
Valkyrie Trading focuses on trading derivatives, which are financial contracts tied to the value of underlying assets like stocks and commodities. The company uses advanced algorithms and high-frequency trading techniques to execute trades quickly and accurately, taking advantage of small price differences in the market. Valkyrie Trading serves a variety of clients, including institutional investors and hedge funds, by providing sophisticated trading strategies and data-driven insights. What sets Valkyrie Trading apart from its competitors is its collaborative culture, where traders, quantitative analysts, and software engineers work closely together to enhance trading strategies. The company's goal is to maintain a competitive edge in the fast-paced derivatives market while fostering an environment that encourages creativity and rigorous decision-making.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased machine learning adoption enhances market prediction accuracy, boosting profitability.
- DeFi platforms create new opportunities for derivatives trading, requiring liquidity providers.
- Advancements in real-time data analytics enable faster, informed decisions for high-frequency trading.
What critics are saying
- Competition from fintech startups using AI could erode Valkyrie's market share.
- Regulatory scrutiny on high-frequency trading may lead to stricter compliance requirements.
- Quantum computing advancements threaten current encryption methods, risking proprietary technology.
What makes Valkyrie Trading unique
- Valkyrie Trading specializes in derivatives, leveraging cutting-edge technology and quantitative analysis.
- The company uses advanced algorithms and high-frequency trading for precise market execution.
- Valkyrie's collaborative culture fosters innovation among traders, analysts, and engineers.
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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