Senior Python Engineer - Fraud Surveillance (Hybrid)

Interactive Brokers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Daily lunch allowance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Interactive Brokers is seeking an experienced software engineer in Chicago for a hybrid role focusing on surveillance and data pipeline systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of software engineering experience, preferably in Python and demonstrate strong collaborative skills within a cross-functional team.

The role offers competitive benefits including a base salary between $200,000 and $250,000 annually, a performance-based bonus, and excellent health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Python as a primary language.
• Extensive experience in Polars, Pandas or NumPy.
• 1-3 years of experience with Linux operating systems.
• Thorough understanding of databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and extend transaction surveillance and data pipeline processes.
• Collaborate with quantitative engineers and Compliance stakeholders.
• Own and automate robust data pipelines for real-time processing.
• Contribute to internal code review processes.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Polars

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

Linux

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related area

Job description

Interactive Brokers is seeking an experienced software engineer in Chicago for a hybrid role focusing on surveillance and data pipeline systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of software engineering experience, preferably in Python and demonstrate strong collaborative skills within a cross-functional team.

The role offers competitive benefits including a base salary between $200,000 and $250,000 annually, a performance-based bonus, and excellent health benefits.