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# Execution Algo Engineer, Execution Technology - Java

- **Company:** Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
- **Location:** New York, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Generation, Concurrent Computing, Distributed Systems, Multithreading, ReactJS, Low Latency
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6da9831d-55b2-4569-88f0-935ddfbf6460

## About the Role

Required:

 * 2+ years of hands-on experience building Execution Trading Algorithms
 * 5+ years building financial or trading systems in Java
 * Deep expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming, including lock-free algorithms
 * Experience designing and developing distributed systems
 * Solid understanding of centralized risk management
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (planning, code generation, testing)
 * Strong communicator - equally comfortable in a whiteboard session or a stakeholder meeting
 * Energized, not intimidated, by a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have:

 * Proficiency in C#, C++, or React
 * Experience with low-latency programming techniques

## Description

At Balyasny Asset Management (BAM), the Execution Technology team doesn't just support trading - we power it. We engineer millisecond-aware systems that form the backbone of the firm's trading infrastructure. At the heart of this infrastructure sit our benchmark Execution Algorithms - sophisticated, performance-driven strategies designed to meet the precise execution targets of our Portfolio Managers. By building and continuously refining these algorithms, we deliver best-in-class execution while enabling centralized, efficient risk management across the firm.

If you're passionate about solving hard problems, thrive in a high-performance engineering culture, and want your work to have real, measurable impact - this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

 * Build and evolve our Execution Algorithm and business automation suite - from concept to production
 * Partner with senior engineers to design high-performance trading algorithms and distributed system components
 * Raise the bar through rigorous design and code reviews
 * Optimize relentlessly - improving efficiency, scalability, and stability across our systems
 * Bridge the gap between technology and the business, collaborating directly with traders, portfolio managers, and risk teams


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