Software Engineer - Compliance Tech

Interactive Brokers; Greenwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock grants

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Gym stipend

Lunch allowance

Job summary

Interactive Brokers is seeking a software engineer for a hybrid role based in Greenwich, CT. The team primarily writes Python, with Go used for selected applications.

You will work on designing and delivering well-scoped projects from conception to testing, writing durable and extensible code while collaborating with business stakeholders. Qualifications include a BS in a software-related field, 1–2 years of experience, and familiarity with Python/Go, Git, Unix/Linux, testing, and documenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or other Engineering with software experience.
• 1–2 years of professional software development experience. Recent graduates should have completed at least one software development internship.
• Programming experience in Python, Go, C++, Rust, or Java, with emphasis on Python and Go.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented analysis and design.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Experience with Unix/Linux command line and shell scripting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to document work.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the business side to clarify requirements and manage projects from design through testing and delivery.
• Write maintainable software that is durable and easy to extend.
• Break down unfamiliar problems, investigate solutions, and ask targeted questions when guidance is needed.
• Learn quickly, try new ideas, and evaluate whether they improve the solution.

Job description

About The Company

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR), a member of the S&P 500, is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in over 15 countries. Through its affiliates, Interactive Brokers provides automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and prediction markets on over 170 markets in numerous countries and currencies.

For more than four decades, Interactive Brokers has focused on technology, automation, and innovation to provide clients worldwide with a sophisticated, unified platform to manage their investment portfolios. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors, and introducing brokers. Our culture is driven by problem-solving, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We look for individuals who are intellectually curious, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to technology that helps simplify and enhance access to global financial markets. Interactive Brokers has consistently been recognized as a top broker by respected industry sources including Barron’s, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and others.

Hybrid Role

This is a hybrid role (4 days in the office / 1 days remote)

Interactive Brokers has been at the forefront of the Fintech space for over 40 years, and we pride ourselves on being a technology company. We continue to challenge the status quo and push boundaries to offer the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features for the lowest cost to our customers.

A small technology group seeking a self-starter who enjoys the craft of coding, solving problems, and developing innovative solutions. We primarily develop in Python, with Go used for selected applications.

Role Responsibilities

• Communicate well with the business side to clarify requirements and take ownership of well-scoped projects from design through testing and delivery.
• Write maintainable software that is durable and easy to extend.
• Break down unfamiliar problems, investigate possible solutions independently, and ask focused questions when guidance is needed.
• Learn quickly, experiment with new ideas, and evaluate whether they improve the solution.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or other Engineering with software experience.
• 1–2 years of professional software development experience. Recent graduates should have completed at least one software development internship.
• Programming experience in at least one of Python, Go, C++, Rust, or Java, with the ability to build structured applications beyond basic scripting and a willingness to work primarily in Python and Go.
• A solid understanding of object-oriented analysis and design, demonstrated through internships, coursework, or substantive projects.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the initiative to investigate unfamiliar problems and follow through on a solution.
• Familiarity using Git version control.
• Working familiarity with the Unix/Linux command line and basic shell scripting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions and document your work.
• Familiarity with unit and acceptance testing, and experience writing automated tests in your chosen programming language.
• Hands-on experience using an agentic coding tool such as Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, pi.dev, or similar to develop, debug, or test software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with frontend development with VueJS or React.
• Experience with Django or FastAPI.
• Experience with Pytest.
• Familiarity with SQL.
• Jira and Confluence experience.
• Familiarity with distributed object storage
• Experience with a container technology.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
• Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
• Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
• Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
• Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
• Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options