Software Engineer – Markets

ElectronX

full-time

Posted on: 10/16/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $165,000 - $215,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

GoPythonRust

About the role

Design and implement robust electronic trading systems with a focus on reliability, performance and automation
Develop and maintain core platform and systems, the main exchange, clearinghouse, APIs, connectivity solutions and tooling
Build systems for recording, cataloging, analyzing, transforming and publishing market and trading data
Develop and maintain testing and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and accuracy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred
4+ years professional engineering experience
1+ years experience in electronic trading with market facing role
Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Python, C++ or Rust
Experience with FIX and other market connectivity and order entry protocols
Familiarity with algorithmic trading principles and execution strategies
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, database technologies and analysis techniques
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and apply problem-solving and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits

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GoPythonC++RustFIXalgorithmic tradingnetworking protocolsdatabase technologiestesting toolsmonitoring tools

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