Experienced Trader

XR Trading

Experienced Trader developing new trading strategies and customizing existing strategies at XR Trading, a proprietary trading firm operating in various markets.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new trading strategies utilizing proprietary software
Customize current trading strategies
Work collaboratively within a growing trading team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as electrical engineering or computer science
Preference to those with the ability to do light programming work using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O
Preference to those who are fluent in C++ and/or Python
Strong mathematical aptitude
Values teamwork and is capable of thinking independently
Can communicate effectively while under pressure
Can adapt to changing situations with ease
5+ years working experience of high volume trading
Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading
Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Health Savings Account
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental Vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes
Pre-tax Transit Benefits
$50 stipend for each month
Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs
Paid Time Off
Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
Continued Education Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses
Anniversary Program
5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice
Option to Work Fully Remote
Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
Access to Building Gym
Regular Corporate Events
Book Club
XR Super Week

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Hard Skills & Tools

Multi-Dimensional ArraysNested LoopsComplex ConditionalsFile I/OTrading Strategy Customization

Soft Skills

TeamworkIndependent ThinkingEffective CommunicationAdaptability