Founding Engineer: Architect Core Trading Infrastructure

Precharm, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Precharm, LLC is seeking a founding engineer in New York City to develop the systems that underpin our algorithmic trading firm. This role involves significant ownership over projects, including redesigning existing systems and developing new features for trading infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have 1 to 5 years of experience and a solid understanding of building production-ready code. Strong interest in markets is valued; previous finance experience is not required. Join us to help shape a rapidly evolving field with high growth potential.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience building and owning systems end to end.
• Ability to deploy and monitor backend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build connectors to new exchanges and trading venues.
• Improve execution systems for higher performance.
• Enhance data pipelines for research and strategies.
• Create systems to identify new sources of edge.

Skills

Production-ready code

Backend or infrastructure systems

First principles thinking

Speed over perfection

Correctness and reliability

Interest in markets

Job description

Precharm, LLC is seeking a founding engineer in New York City to develop the systems that underpin our algorithmic trading firm. This role involves significant ownership over projects, including redesigning existing systems and developing new features for trading infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have 1 to 5 years of experience and a solid understanding of building production-ready code. Strong interest in markets is valued; previous finance experience is not required. Join us to help shape a rapidly evolving field with high growth potential.