Full-Time

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Valkyrie Trading

Valkyrie Trading

11-50 employees

Quantitative derivatives trading using algorithms

Compensation Overview

$160k - $192.5k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance available; US work authorization required.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Git
Computer Networking
C#
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Professional Maturity: At least 2 years of full-time experience in a software environment with a history of delivering well-designed code in a production system.
  • Technical Mastery: Exceptional proficiency in C++ or C# across multi-threaded, server-client architectures. You should be comfortable moving from concept to execution without needing granular design guidance.
  • Project Leadership: Proven track-record of taking full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, and iterate) of complex projects.
  • Systems Thinking: Deep knowledge of how individual applications interact within a larger ecosystem (networking, distributed state management, latency optimization), with the ability to diagnose issues that span multiple points of infrastructure.
  • Technical Tooling: High proficiency with Git (branching strategies, merge conflict resolution), the command line (Bash/PowerShell scripting), and advanced debugging and profiling tools to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Operational Fluency: Comfort with both Windows and Linux environments and an entrepreneurial attitude that allows you to onboard new technologies quickly.
  • Proactive Communication: Comfort resolving uncertainty through direct communication and a proactive approach to unblocking yourself and your teammates.
  • Detail-Oriented Mindset: A deep interest in the financial industry and the vision to solve today’s bugs while building for future scalability.
  • Must have valid, ongoing, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored or self-initiated immigration filings.
Responsibilities
  • Join an interdisciplinary team to conceptualize and author technologies that power trading activities in financial markets.
  • Take primary ownership of core applications, driving roadmaps and ensuring long-term stability.
  • Contribute to the full project lifecycle, from initial design discussions to live production support.
  • Work closely with traders, quants, and other engineers to translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions.
  • Solve immediate technical challenges while maintaining the integrity of the broader trading infrastructure.
  • Have an immediate impact by working on a growing queue of critical trading applications.

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