Prediction Markets Software Engineer - Real-Time Trading

P2P; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive employee benefits

401k with discretionary employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A diversified trading firm in Chicago is seeking Software Engineers for its Prediction Markets Desk. The role involves building systems for production trading across various venues and requires at least 2 years of experience in Python. Candidates should have strong skills in building production systems, familiarity with real-time data processing, and an understanding of trading operations. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with autonomy and significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Python and multiple programming languages.
• Experience delivering production systems in ambiguous environments.
• Familiarity with order lifecycle, break resolution, audit trails.
• Experience in financial markets or crypto is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build systems for production trading on prediction markets.
• Implement trading signals and capture market opportunities.
• Grow research tooling and provide on-call support.

Skills

Python

Real-time data processing

Trade capture systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

A diversified trading firm in Chicago is seeking Software Engineers for its Prediction Markets Desk. The role involves building systems for production trading across various venues and requires at least 2 years of experience in Python. Candidates should have strong skills in building production systems, familiarity with real-time data processing, and an understanding of trading operations. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with autonomy and significant responsibility.