Senior ALGO Software Engineer

EJR Search Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EJR Search Partners seeks an experienced Algo Trading / SOR Developer in New York to lead greenfield projects, building low-latency, high-throughput execution systems from the ground up.

You will design EMS/Smart Order Router components, implement intelligent routing based on execution quality, liquidity, and latency, collaborate with traders, monitor live performance, and champion AI-driven productivity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java.
• Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
• Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.
• Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments.
• Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system.
• Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost.
• Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities.
• Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions.
• Embrace and champion AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
• Leverage AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality.

Skills

Java

Tick data analytics

Real-time market data processing

High-frequency trading

Concurrency & networking

Tools

EMS/Smart Order Router

OMS/EMS

Cloud platforms

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Algo Trading / SOR Developer to join our team in New York. You will have a proven track record of building and benchmarking execution algorithms from the ground up.

In this role, you will take a lead in developing greenfield algorithmic trading systems, shaping the core of our next-generation trading infrastructure.

• Design and development of a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system
• Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost
• Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities
• Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions
• Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.

Looking for:

• 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java.
• Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
• Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.
• Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments.
• Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds.
• A solid understanding of the application and infrastructure stack associated with electronic and algorithmic trading.
• Strong technical background, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows.
• Proficiency with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways).
• Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management.