Software Engineer (Trade Execution)

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking highly skilled Software Engineers to join its Trade Execution Technology team at a top hedge fund. You will design and build ultra-low latency, highly scalable systems that handle large transaction volumes with exceptional reliability.

You will work directly with traders, portfolio managers, and quantitative teams, tackling complex distributed systems challenges and shaping the next generation of trading and execution technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Java experience.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience building distributed systems and concurrent/multithreaded applications.
• Background in trading and financial technology.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and work directly with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance trading systems and execution algorithms.
• Build scalable distributed systems with a focus on latency, reliability, and performance.
• Lead complex engineering initiatives from design through production deployment.
• Partner closely with traders and investment teams while driving architectural decisions and technical standards.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JVM

Java debugging tools

Job description

A top-5 hedge fund is seeking highly skilled Software Engineers to join its Trade Execution Technology team. This group builds the mission-critical systems that sit at the heart of the trading business, developing ultra-low latency, highly scalable platforms that process large transaction volumes with exceptional reliability.

This is an opportunity to work directly with traders, portfolio managers, and quantitative teams while helping shape the next generation of trading and execution technology. Candidates who enjoy solving complex distributed systems challenges and building high-performance infrastructure at scale will thrive in this environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance trading systems and execution algorithms.
• Build scalable distributed systems with a focus on latency, reliability, and performance.
• Lead complex engineering initiatives from design through production deployment.
• Partner closely with traders and investment teams while driving architectural decisions and technical standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Java experience
• BS or MS in Computer Science or Related Field
• Experience building distributed systems and concurrent/multithreaded applications.
• Background in trading and financial technology
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and work directly with business stakeholders.