Trading Systems Engineers

Next Step Systems
Chicago, IL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Algorithmic Trading Systems Engineering Bash Shell Computer Networks Computer Engineering Linux Python (Programming Language) Linux Servers TCP/IP Virtualization Technology Scripting Information Technology
+2 more
Low Latency Bare Metal

Job description

Looking to hire a Senior Trading Systems Engineer in Chicago, IL or in other cities? Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help.

Requirements

Past or present experience in the trading industry or at an exchange is required.

  • Low-Latency experience is required for this role.

  • 5+ years of experience with systems engineering oriented tasks.

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or an equivalent field.

  • Strong Linux experience working with Linux servers in bare metal and virtualized environments.

  • Experience with scripting languages bash and Python and automation tools.

  • Understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.

  • Financial or trading industry experience preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be willing to take ownership and lead others.

  • Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and “outside of the box” thinkers.

  • Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.

*Looking for candidates from top tier universities with a strong GPA. PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering is preferred. Will consider candidates who have a Master’s degree along with work experience. Top universities include Massachusetts Institute of Technology/MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University, Harvard University, University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Yale University, Cornell University, Brown University, etc.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, PTO, 401K match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, free gym membership, flexible spending account, daily catered lunches plus fully stocked kitchen with snacks, etc.

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Benefits & conditions

Work collaboratively with technology and business teams on all aspects of a global trading and research infrastructure.

  • Research and implement enhancements to infrastructure systems as well as automation and monitoring.

  • Explore and work with industry leading technology and hardware.

  • Work alongside industry experts in the fields of finance and technology.

  • Lead/mentor junior team members.

  • Take ownership of and leading projects from start to finish including design, roll out, and testing.

  • Work on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.

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