What You’ll Do:

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will join our interdisciplinary team to conceptualize and author the technologies that power our trading activities in financial markets. As an integral member of an aggressive and nimble company, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenges in programming, networking, technology and finance. Your initial responsibilities will include the development and improvement of our growing queue of critical trading applications that add significant value to Valkyrie’s bottom line.

What You’ll Need:

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
Be eligible to start a full-time role within the January 2027 – August 2027 timeframe.
Must have valid, ongoing, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored or self-initiated immigration filings.

What You’ll Get:

Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
Direct mentoring from senior software engineers
Top-tier medical, vision, and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment

Salary range

$140,000
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Our Vision

Valkyrie’s vision is to be an organization where curious, driven, and innovative people are able to compete and win in the world’s most competitive landscape – the financial markets. Daily competition in the financial markets provides the ideal arena to push ourselves further as we are ever striving to grow, improve, and win. We recognize that there are extraordinary opportunities to be had every day, and by exploring, collaborating, and building, we can accomplish remarkable results together.

About the company

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

2026-09-03 software job pays $140,000 plus discretionary bonus, attracting stronger engineers.
2026-08-24 page lists Junior Trader, Software Engineer, Trade Support, and European-hours roles.
Ongoing hiring in late 2026 signals active capital deployment and continued market-making demand.

What critics are saying

2026-08-24 careers page canceled all 2026-2027 internships, shrinking future talent pipeline.
Open roles stay junior-heavy in 2026, signaling limited bench and succession depth.
One-office Chicago concentration exposes Valkyrie to a single strategy failure; edge loss kills economics fast.

What makes Valkyrie Trading unique

Chicago-based prop shop near CME and CBOE, trading derivatives since 2011.
Owns proprietary trading systems; traders carry full daily PnL and risk responsibility.
Small, interdisciplinary team pairs C++/C# engineers with traders and quantitative research.

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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

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