Senior Trading System Engineer

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Locations

Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Computer Networking

C/C++/C#

Java

Requirements

6+ years of performance engineering experience within trading or similar field
Proven coding ability in C++ or Java as primary development language
Strong knowledge of network programming (raw sockets, latency optimization)
Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
A desire to continuously learn and proactively improve processes
Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field

Responsibilities

Partner with the Trading System Engineering team on key operational performance and scalability
Full-cycle application development, network programming, and platform tuning
Work with Network Engineering to improve performance and platform enhancements
Apply a data-driven approach to system improvements
Solve low-latency trading problems and optimization of performance-critical code
Continuously contribute to the team's performance architecture
Create new features and help improve existing systems

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, New York, Boulder, and Singapore. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. We operate best within a team environment where we challenge each other to deliver value consistently and share in the success of the company.

We are currently seeking an experienced Trading Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Trading System Engineer, you will work alongside quant traders to continually improve our option trading systems. Our systems are primarily Java-based, with C and FPGA components, and you should be comfortable working in all parts of this tech stack. You will work in an environment with an automated daily release cycle and a focus on top-quality and scalable software development practices such as code reviews and automated testing.

This position can be based out of any of the global Belvedere Trading offices.

What you’ll do

Partner with the Trading System Engineering team on key operational performance and scalability
Full-cycle application development, network programming, and platform tuning
Work with Network Engineering to improve performance and platform enhancements
Apply a data-driven approach to system improvements
Solve low-latency trading problems and optimization of performance-critical code
Continuously contribute to the team’s performance architecture
Create new features and help improve existing systems

What you’ll need

6+ years of performance engineering experience within trading or similar field
Proven coding ability in C++ or Java as primary development language
Strong knowledge of network programming (raw sockets, latency optimization)
Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
A desire to continuously learn and proactively improve processes
Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field

Work Schedule

Belvedere Trading is supportive of a Hybrid work schedule requiring two days a week in either the Chicago, Boulder, New York, or Singapore offices during normal business hours.

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected]

201-500 employees

Website

Trading firm specializing in equity index & commodity derivatives

Company Overview

Belvedere's mission is to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary access to a full gym in the building
Time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Continuing education
Transit benefit program
Relocation reimbursement

Company Core Values

Team Belvedere - Compete and succeed at the highest level, make those around you better, be the best teammate
Me In Team - Share individually in the success of the company, expect merit-based responsibilities, balance high expectations with a fun work environment
Own It - Act like an owner, drive initiatives to make Belvedere unparalleled, contribute outside of your role
Iterative Innovation - Evolve to survive and thrive, deliver value consistently, dream big and be willing to fail
Passionate Discourse - Debate for a collective purpose and the best solutions, speak directly and openly with compassion, tell us what pisses you off (you'll feel better)