Principal Software Engineer – Data and Billing QA

Cboe Global Markets

Principal Software Engineer overseeing QA for billing platform at Cboe, supporting $1B revenue validation. Involves AI-driven tools and full coverage of billing programs.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeOverland Park • Illinois, Kansas, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,500 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong programming skills in Python, Java, and C++, with a focus on automation and data analytics. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and designing scalable systems while utilizing AI and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency.

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C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingJava ProgrammingCI/CD (Jenkins)Data Analytics

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingJava ProgrammingData AnalyticsSystems DesignSQL ProficiencyLinux SkillsKafkaAvroKudu

Soft Skills

Vision and LeadershipAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunicationConsensus Building

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsPostgreSQLMySQLOracleAtlassian ToolsetGitClaude CodeOpenAI CodexLangChainAutoGen

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

AIAutomationData StreamingBilling Program TestingRevenue ForecastingTrading System

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJenkinsKafkaLinuxMySQLOraclePostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build agents and MCPs into our test harnesses to automate bug triage and generate agentic tests, so our coverage scales without scaling headcount
Take on customer billing program testing, validating C++ logic against massive files output from the trading system
Close the gap on our remaining untested revenue (ports, access fees, liquidity provider programs)
Stand up testing for our next-gen streaming stack (Java, Avro)
Support our existing data streaming test suites, which have saved millions of dollars in losses and reputational damage
Use our billing platform for forward-looking revenue forecasting and strategy modeling
Automate real-time data testing via CI/CD (Jenkins)
Eventually expand into billing/invoice testing for other Cboe products and services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Vision and Leadership
A strategic, forward-thinking mindset — you don't just solve today's problems, you design systems that scale
Strong analytical skills and an exacting attention to detail
The ability to build consensus, communicate clearly, and lead change across cross-functional teams
AI and Automation (Critical Differentiator)
Practical experience with tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar
Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks — LangChain, AutoGen, or equivalents
A builder's instinct: you see where AI can remove friction and you act on it
Core Engineering Skills
Strong Python, Java, and C++ programming chops
Solid Linux skills (you'll help deploy our AI infrastructure)
Hands-on experience with Kafka, Avro, Kudu, Snowflake
Data analytics, systems design
Supporting Technical Skills
Databases: PostgreSQL (preferred), MySQL or Oracle; working SQL proficiency required
Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence)
Experience with Git-based version control
CI/CD tooling experience, including Jenkins
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation with upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off — vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Health, dental and vision coverage, including telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match up to 8%, effective immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax savings accounts for health, dependent care and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in every Cboe office
Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and fitness center discounts