Senior Software Engineer, Quant - hybrid in Chicago, IL, Overland Park, KS or NYC

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking an experienced software engineer for Cboe Data Vantage to model financial instruments and perform portfolio analyses. You’ll join a team of developers, quants, and technologists with deep market experience on real-time analytics projects.

Responsibilities include developing and refining analytics software, improving model performance, and collaborating with data teams while supporting production applications and documenting specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Java or C# with parallel/mulltithreaded design patterns.
• 1+ year in C++; performance-critical work uses C/C++ and CUDA.
• Background in financial markets, derivatives pricing or risk analysis; equity derivatives a plus.
• Ability to explain a complex software system end-to-end, including design rationale and value.
• Self-starter attitude; own projects from start to finish; draft requirements, QA, and production release.
• Bachelor’s in STEM; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and debug real-time financial analytics software.
• Evaluate, tune, and improve model performance, stability, and accuracy.
• Analyze market data, derived data, and reference data.
• Collaborate with reference, real-time, and historical data teams.
• Provide 2nd level production support; respond to customer questions on analytics.
• Write technical specs, project plans, and documentation.
• Communicate with senior managers and technical colleagues.
• Work with sales to support presales engagements.

Skills

Java/C# experience

C++

Multithreading

Derivatives pricing

Explain end-to-end systems

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's preferred

Tools

CUDA

Job description

Job Description: Building trusted markets — powered by our people

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Role Overview

Cboe Data Vantage is looking for an experienced software engineer who is excited about combining strong engineering skills with financial quantitative analysis. The role focuses on modeling a diverse set of financial instruments and includes portfolio analysis. You will work within a team of seasoned developers, technologists, and quants all with deep experience in financial markets and financial modeling. Data Vantage’s clients are among the largest and most prestigious financial institutions and rely on our expertise in this space.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Develop, optimize, and debug real-time financial analytics software
• Evaluate, tune, and improve model performance, stability, and accuracy
• Analyze market data, derived market data, and reference data
• Collaborate closely with our reference data, real-time data, and historical data teams
• Provide 2nd level support for production applications developed by the team. Respond to customer questions regarding our analytics and models
• Write technical specifications, project plans, and documentation
• Regular communication with senior managers and technical colleagues
• Work with sales team to support presales engagements

The ideal candidate has:

• 3+ years in Java or C# (or equivalent), including understanding of parallel and multithreaded design patterns.
• 1+ year in C++ preferred — our system is primarily Java, but performance-critical calculations run in C/C++ and CUDA
• Background in financial markets, derivatives pricing, and/or risk analysis. Equity derivatives experience is a plus.
• Ability to explain a complex software system end-to-end, from inputs to output, including its design rationale and business value
• Ability to work as a self-starter; take ownership of projects from start to finish; develop requirements and specifications; QA testing,documentationand production release
• Education: Minimumof a bachelor’s degree in aSTEM field,but a master’s degree preferred.

Benefits And Perks

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Additional Medical Benefit
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401K or Pension Company Match
• Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Voluntary & Additional Benefits
• Paid Time Off

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)

At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market-informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $119,000-$154,000 in Kansas, $130,900-$169,400 in Chicago, and $148,750-$192,500 in New York, with actual compensation determined by job-related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs.

Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.