Engineer, Execution Technology

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. in Chicago is seeking an Engineer to join the Execution Technology team. This role focuses on building innovative platforms that support high-performance trading algorithms. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in Java and a strong grasp of distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will manage challenges in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with senior engineers and business teams. Balyasny values passion and encourages applicants, regardless of matching experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building financial/trading systems in Java.
• Extensive experience with multi-threaded/concurrency programming.
• Experience with distributed systems design and development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior engineers to design high-performance trading algorithms.
• Raise the bar through rigorous design and code reviews.
• Optimize efficiency, scalability, and stability across our systems.

Skills

Building financial/trading systems in Java

Multi-threaded/concurrency programming with lock-free algorithms

Distributed systems design and development

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools

Reading and maintaining systems built in C#

Job description

The Execution Technology team at Balyasny sets the standard for innovative, effective, and user‑centric technologies that empower our firm's Investment and Business divisions to achieve breakthrough performance. BAM's Execution Technology team builds microsecond‑aware systems that form the core of our key business. Our code supports large transactions with microsecond latency in a fault‑tolerant manner. As ambassadors of leading‑edge design and technology, we are inviting an Engineer to join us in shaping the next generation of digital experiences within the Execution Platforms.

We are looking for candidates who share a passion for tackling complexity and building platforms that can scale through multiple orders of magnitude.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior engineers to design high‑performance trading algorithms and distributed system components
• Raise the bar through rigorous design and code reviews
• Optimize relentlessly – improving efficiency, scalability, and stability across our systems
• Bridge the gap between technology and the business, collaborating directly with traders, portfolio managers, and risk teams

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building financial/trading systems in Java
• Extensive experience with multi‑threaded/concurrency programming with lock‑free algorithms
• Experience with distributed systems design and development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (planning, code generation, testing)
• Comfortable reading and maintaining systems built in C#

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming using low‑latency techniques

Even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you—if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!