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Senior Software Engineer

Java/C++, Quant team, Remote

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Cboe

Cboe

1,001-5,000 employees

Global derivatives and securities trading platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$112k - $184.8kAnnually

+ Incentive Compensation + Benefits

Expert

Chicago, IL, USA + 3 more

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Sales
CUDA
SQL
Java
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in financial markets required (market data, reference data, risk)
  • Quantitative STEM background with a strong interest in financial markets, derivatives pricing, quantitative modeling, and risk analytics experience
  • Experience in financial derivatives modeling, corporate actions, securities, and derivatives reference data, including futures and options contracts
  • Strong programming skills in Java and/or C++; functional programming skills in SQL; and working knowledge of Python or similar language for working with data. CUDA programming experience preferred.
  • Experience working with statistical concepts such as linear regression or Kalman filtering
  • Strong attention to detail, a highly analytical and quantitative mind, capable of translating analytical insights into actions
  • Ability to work as a self-starter with minimal supervision; take ownership of projects from start to finish; develop requirements and specifications; QA testing, documentation and production release
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively, in a deadline driven environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work within a global team
  • Education: Bachelor's in a STEM field, Master's Preferred
Responsibilities
  • Develop enterprise software applications and tools to process and analyze real-time financial market data in a high-performance, real-time computing environment.
  • Maintain and optimize existing software applications, and recommend and implement improvements
  • Implement financial models and analytics
  • Provide 2nd level support for production applications developed by the team. Respond to customer questions regarding our analytics and models.
  • Write technical specifications, project plans, and technical documentation; translate business requirements into functional specifications and project plans
  • Regular communication with senior managers and technical colleagues
  • Monitor and improve the quality of analytical data generated from our applications; develop/work with reference data team to add or modify reference data sources
  • Work with product managers and business development team to write documentation, technical specifications, project plans and sales material for our data and applications

Cboe Global Markets offers a diverse range of tradable products, including VIX, SPX, and mini index options, with a focus on global derivatives, foreign exchange, digital assets, and securities trading solutions. The company also provides data, analytics, and indices to optimize workflow, driving the global marketplace forward with a focus on providing financial infrastructure to power the global economy.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$45M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1973

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The approval and listing of multiple Ethereum ETFs on Cboe could significantly boost trading volumes and attract new investors.
  • Cboe's involvement in pioneering technologies like DLT and CBDC positions it as a forward-thinking leader in the financial markets.
  • The Options Institute Research Grant Program underscores Cboe's commitment to advancing academic research, potentially leading to new market innovations.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in global exchanges is intense, with rivals like ASX and other regional exchanges vying for market share.
  • Regulatory uncertainties, especially around cryptocurrency ETFs, could impact Cboe's ability to list and trade new financial products.

What makes Cboe unique

  • Cboe's participation in the ECB's DLT experiment highlights its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for clearing and settlement, setting it apart from traditional exchanges.
  • The launch of Cboe BIDS VWAP-X, a first-of-its-kind service for European equities, demonstrates Cboe's innovative approach to meeting industry demand for better execution outcomes.
  • Cboe's extensive global reach, including its pan-European and Australian operations, provides a diversified market presence that many competitors lack.