Lead Trading Systems Engineer (USA)

Trexquant Investment; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

PPO Health, dental and vision insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Weekly company meals

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Stamford is seeking a seasoned technology lead to enhance its technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in programming large-scale systems using C++, Python, or Java in Linux environments. Responsibilities include designing core infrastructure systems, evaluating performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience building and optimizing large-scale systems.
• Experience in architecting and scaling infrastructure in high-performance environments.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance core infrastructure systems supporting trading and research.
• Evaluate systems to identify improvements for scalability and performance.
• Lead technology teams in best practices for engineering and optimization.
• Collaborate on technical initiatives and infrastructure roadmap.
• Oversee the development and deployment of systems in C++/Python/Java/Linux.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Linux

Systems architecture

Networking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced technologist to lead and enhance our firm’s technology infrastructure. This individual will oversee multiple technology teams, ensuring the implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient systems that meet our growing computational demands and cybersecurity priorities. The role requires strong leadership, cross-team collaboration, and a strategic mindset to drive infrastructure improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance core infrastructure systems that support trading, research, and operations, including integration with the firm’s Order Management System (OMS).
• Evaluate existing systems to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements that enhance scalability, performance, and security.
• Lead and mentor technology teams, promoting best practices in software engineering, system design, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives and define a long-term infrastructure roadmap.
• Oversee the development, integration, and deployment of systems and tools in C++/Python/Java/Linux environments.
• Ensure seamless implementation of new technologies while maintaining system reliability and uptime.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continually drive innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on programming experience building and optimizing large‑scale systems in C++, Python, or Java within Linux environments.
• Proven track record of architecting and scaling infrastructure in high‑performance or distributed computing settings.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, or supporting Order Management Systems (OMS) or comparable trading infrastructure
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a deep understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus but not necessary

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
• PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your. dependents.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• Weekly company meals

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer