Platform Engineer - Electronic Trading - Vice President - GBM Public

The Goldman Sachs Group; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Vice President in Electronic Trading, where you will design and develop a cutting-edge trading platform. This role offers the opportunity to work with top clients and collaborate with various teams to enhance trading strategies. With a strong focus on innovation, you'll be part of a multi-year investment in technology that aims to redefine the Electronic US Listed Options Trading landscape. If you are eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment and possess a strong technical background, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Wellness programs

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in trading platform development.
• Strong knowledge of US Options market structure and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a high-performance trading platform for clients.
• Gather requirements and develop trading strategies and platforms.

Skills

Java

C++

Data Structures

Algorithms

Linux

Order Management Systems

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading - Platform Engineer - Vice President - New York

Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET) has launched an initiative to become the top provider in Electronic US Listed Options Trading by building superior technology and delivering high-quality products. This is a multi-year investment in people, platforms, and products. Join our team to participate in developing and launching best-in-class products for top clients across the industry. We seek eager, nimble, and ambitious trading platform developers to help us achieve and exceed our goals.

Your Impact

The Derivs Automation team builds algorithms, smart order routers, order management systems, and internalization solutions for US Listed Options trading. Responsibilities include gathering requirements from clients, designing and developing trading strategies and platforms, and monitoring trading performance. The team interfaces regularly with clients, sales, trading, compliance, legal, and other engineering teams, playing a critical role in driving our Electronic Options Trading business.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a high-performance, adaptable trading platform for internal and external clients.
• Understand US Options market structure, regulations, exchange services, and implement necessary changes.
• Communicate with traders, sales, clients, and compliance officers regarding new features and existing functionalities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Java or C++.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience developing order management systems and exchange connectivity for US markets.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Event Sourcing architectures.
• Knowledge of JVM internals and tuning for low-latency performance.
• Experience building C++/Java systems with strict low-latency and deterministic performance requirements.

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York-based position ranges from $150,000 to $300,000, with potential discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs offers competitive benefits and wellness programs, detailed information is available here for eligible full-time US employees working at least 20 hours per week.