Platform Engineer - Electronic Trading - Vice President - GBM Public

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in electronic trading is seeking a talented Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and developing high-performance trading platforms for US Listed Options, ensuring compliance with market regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in Java or C++ and your understanding of market structures to create innovative solutions that enhance trading performance. Join a forward-thinking company that values technology and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of electronic trading.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Fitness Centers

Child Care Resources

Family Care Resources

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Java or C++ with strong knowledge of algorithms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

C++

Data Structures

Algorithms

Design Patterns

Linux OS

Order Management Systems

Exchange Connectivity

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Master in Computer Science

Job description

Platform Engineer - Electronic Trading - Vice President - GBM Public location_on New York, New York, United States

Opportunity Overview sitemap_outline CORPORATE TITLE Vice President language OFFICE LOCATION(S) New York assignment JOB FUNCTION Quantitative Engineering account_balance DIVISION Global Banking & Markets monetization_on SALARY RANGE USD 150,000 - 300,000

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 Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading achieve and exceed its goals.

Your Impact

The Derivs Automation team builds algo trading, smart order routing, order management systems, and internalization 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 with clients, sales, trading, compliance, legal, and other engineering teams to support our Electronic Options Trading business.

Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Computer Science/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 OS.
• Experience developing order management systems and exchange connectivity for US markets.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this position in New York is $150,000-$300,000, plus potential discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness programs, retirement planning, health services, fitness centers, child care, and family care resources. Details are available on the company's benefits page.