Trading Systems Developer | Options Trading | Experienced Hire

SIG Susquehanna; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid to Senior level Software Engineer for their Options Trading desk. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of quantitative studies and trading, contributing to a high-impact production trading system. You will collaborate closely with traders and quantitative analysts, driving innovation and optimizing systems that process large volumes of data. Join a collaborative environment that values continuous growth and learning, where your contributions will directly influence trading strategies and tool development. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience, particularly in C# and Python.
• Experience in backend systems and high throughput applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance a proprietary platform for signal development.
• Collaborate with traders to create high-performance trading systems.

Skills

C#

Python

Java

Backend Development

High Throughput Systems

Network Programming

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Susquehanna is seeking a Mid to Senior level Software Engineer to join our Options Trading desk. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of quant studies and trading, requiring tight coupling and collaboration between these domains.

As a pivotal figure in the development and evolution of a highly impactful production trading system, the engineer will also act as a cross-functional leader among the core development/engineering team, bridging various aspects of quantitative analysis and trading practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance a proprietary, in-house platform designed for production signal development, focusing on user-friendly and future-compatible design.
• Work alongside traders and quants to develop performant, high-throughput systems and tooling, leveraging market data to inform trading decisions.
• Influence and lead across various domains within the engineering team, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Drive innovation by contributing to the technical vision and strategy, and mentor team members across different functional areas.
• Design, develop, and implement client/server applications in a performance-sensitive trading environment, using Python and C# as primary development languages.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Engage in foundational projects and utilize full-stack development experience and network programming to reduce latency.
• Play a crucial role in the integration of team efforts with the trading process, quickly iterating alongside top quants and traders to deliver impactful trading tools and services.
• Act as a cross-domain leader, influencing teams beyond your immediate area of expertise, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Real impact in designing and optimizing systems that process massive amounts of data, ensuring high performance and stability.
• Collaborative environment with engineers, network architects, and software developers to create competitive edge through best-in-class technical solutions.
• Opportunities for continuous growth and learning, with a focus on innovation and adaptability in a dynamic trading environment.

What we're looking for

• 6+ years of experience in software development (C# or Java) with at least 3+ years of experience in backend systems level development in Python
• Experience building high throughput and performance demanding applications/systems
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
• Eagerness to learn about both the business and technology aspects of trading
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline

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