Mid-Level Software Engineer at Valkyrie Trading | Chicago

Key Responsibilities: As a Mid-Level Software Engineer at Valkyrie Trading, you will be an essential part of our multidisciplinary team, developing and implementing the innovative technologies that facilitate our trading operations in the financial markets. Your responsibilities will extend beyond mere implementation; you will take charge of critical applica…

What You’ll Do:Join our dynamic and innovative team as a Junior Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing the technologies that drive our trading operations in the financial markets. Being a vital part of a fast-paced and forward-thinking company, you will engage with exciting challenges across programming, networking, technology, and finance. Your primary responsibilities will focus on the development and enhancement of essential trading applications that significantly contribute to Valkyrie’s success.

Role Overview:Join Valkyrie Trading as a DevOps Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic team. Collaborate with software developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to maintain and enhance the health and stability of our trading systems and infrastructure. Your expertise in systems will help solve complex challenges in automation, programming, and technology.Your key responsibilities include designing, building, and managing automation for workflows and data pipelines, while developing tools to enhance system reliability. You will also support developers in troubleshooting intricate programming and networking issues, deploy and configure applications with configuration management tools, and oversee our core infrastructure, from containerized environments to managing technology assets in our on-prem and co-located data centers.

Role Overview:As a Derivatives Trader at Valkyrie Trading, you will take ownership of significant revenue streams for various products across our trading desks. You will manage all risk and inventory held by the trading team, utilizing your expertise to make swift and impactful decisions in real time. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with team leaders, seasoned traders, junior traders, and risk managers to enhance Valkyrie's trading systems and operational efficiency. Your role will involve implementing strategic improvements to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of our trading strategies in the long run.

What You’ll Do:As a Trade Operations Engineer at Valkyrie Trading, you will become an integral member of our dynamic and collaborative team, dedicated to maintaining the health and stability of our production trading environment. This role places you at the forefront of our trading operations, where you will ensure the seamless functioning of our systems.Your hands-on responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining the production trading environment, swiftly responding to alerts, and resolving or escalating technical issues as necessary. You will be tasked with deploying and configuring both proprietary and third-party applications while working closely with traders, clearing firms, exchanges, and vendor partners to achieve our business goals. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of operational solutions by automating workflows, supporting back-office operations such as trade capture and reconciliation, and assisting with risk and compliance reporting.

Join IMC, a leading technology-driven trading firm, as a talented C++ Software Engineer in our vibrant Chicago office. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and crafting software solutions tailored to the unique hardware requirements of our global trading systems, with an emphasis on enhancing performance. Our innovative and fast-paced tech environment encourages teamwork and rapid iterations across international teams. You will identify new opportunities, tackle challenges, and contribute to groundbreaking technologies, making software development both exciting and rewarding, even amidst increasing complexity.

At IMC Trading, we believe that cutting-edge technology is the backbone of our success. As an Entry-Level Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing our advanced trading algorithms. You will be tasked with identifying new opportunities, solving intricate problems, and innovating technologies that enhance our trading capabilities. The software development culture here is not only innovative but also engaging and enjoyable, even as we tackle complex challenges.

DV Trading seeks a Software Developer to join its Chicago office. This role centers on building software that supports trading operations and helps streamline processes throughout the firm. Key responsibilities Design and develop software that backs trading activities Build tools to improve efficiency for trading teams Work closely with colleagues to identify and solve technical challenges Requirements Professional experience developing software Interest in exploring new technologies Motivation to contribute within a trading-focused environment Location This position is based in Chicago.

Belvedere Trading is a premier proprietary trading firm located in the heart of downtown Chicago. We pride ourselves on our traders who diligently work to provide liquidity to the market through expert market-making across a variety of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. From our inception, we have continuously invested in our proprietary technology, dedicating ourselves to building robust systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems undergo constant re-engineering, optimization, and maintenance to ensure we remain leaders in the industry. This achievement is driven by our technology teams, who expertly leverage and refine our innovative technology solutions. At Belvedere, high-performance proprietary development is the cornerstone of our success and competitive edge, fueling our unwavering passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, constantly searching for insights that will transform not only the way we trade in this technology-driven era but also the future of the trading industry. We place significant emphasis on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software through a collaborative, team-oriented approach. We seek enthusiastic team members whose contributions are vital to our ongoing success.Our team is in search of Software Engineers who specialize in creating high-performance trading systems. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in establishing technical standards and significantly contributing to the technical architecture and engineering practices within our teams. You will collaborate with Belvedere Quantitative Analysts and fellow Software Engineers to address challenges in programming, technology, mathematics, and finance by developing high-quality, high-performing, and architecturally sound systems aligned with our business objectives. We are looking for individuals capable of solving complex technical problems in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Join Belvedere Trading, a premier proprietary trading firm based in the dynamic heart of Chicago. Our dedicated traders excel in providing essential liquidity to the market through strategic market-making, mastering a diverse portfolio of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. From our inception, we have consistently invested in developing our proprietary technology, building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are subject to ongoing re-engineering and optimization to maintain our industry leadership. This progress is driven by our skilled technology teams, who innovate and enhance our technological solutions.The Trading Data Fabric (TDF) team is responsible for creating and managing a robust data platform that empowers Belvedere to capture and stream high-volume, high-quality data while leveraging cloud-scale computing for quantitative research and trading. We oversee data pipelines that collect real-time market data, trading activities, and intricate internal valuation and position data, which feed into our real-time trading engines and data warehouse for comprehensive historical analysis.As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in system development, pipeline implementation, data warehouse architecture, data quality automation, and operational oversight. You will engage in all phases of our software development lifecycle, from design and testing to deployment, driven by a passion for technology and a keen interest in financial markets.

Belvedere Trading is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead our Trade Selection team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and mentoring a team of talented software engineers, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality software solutions. You will play a key role in enhancing our trading systems and ensuring optimal performance.

Position Overview:As a Senior Derivatives Trader at Valkyrie Trading, you will take the lead in managing, enhancing, and expanding critical revenue streams for various products within our trading desks. You will be accountable for overseeing all associated risks and inventory levels, employing your extensive experience to make vital, real-time trading decisions. Your role will also involve implementing strategic improvements to ensure the long-term success and competitiveness of our trading strategies.

Belvedere Trading, a premier proprietary trading firm, is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Our dedicated traders excel in providing liquidity to the markets through innovative market-making strategies, mastering a wide array of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. From our inception, we have continuously invested in our proprietary technology, developing our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software are constantly refined and optimized to maintain our industry-leading position. This progress is driven by our talented technology teams, who are committed to enhancing our innovative technology solutions. At Belvedere Trading, high-performance proprietary development is the cornerstone of our competitive advantage, reinforcing our commitment to excellence. We are a team fueled by intellectual curiosity, striving to redefine trading in this technological era and shape the future of the trading landscape. We emphasize the importance of defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software through a collaborative, comprehensive development methodology. We seek passionate individuals who thrive in this dynamic environment, as their contributions are vital to our ongoing success. We are currently on the lookout for an FPGA Engineer to join our team and lead initiatives aimed at enhancing our options market-making systems. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a proven history of delivering intricate FPGA systems on chip designs, possess strong problem-solving skills, embody a proactive mindset, and excel in a collaborative, entrepreneurial setting. The perfect candidate will be a creative innovator with experience in developing networks, exchange encoding/decoding, and implementing custom logic on FPGA cards. Familiarity with exchange protocol encoding/decoding is a plus, as is experience in developing hybrid hardware/software systems that communicate over PCIe. The successful candidate will take charge of their learning journey, expand their expertise, and share that knowledge with team members.

Belvedere Trading, based in Chicago, is a proprietary trading firm focused on market-making across commodities, interest rates, ETFs, and equity index options. The firm relies on in-house technology, with teams dedicated to building and refining trading models and software for optimal performance. Technology plays a central role in maintaining Belvedere Trading’s position in the industry. The Technology Department is expanding and looking for a Software Quality Assurance Analyst. This role centers on ensuring the reliability and quality of proprietary software used throughout the firm. The work involves learning the details of all in-house applications and how they support trading activities. Role overview The Software Quality Assurance Analyst develops and maintains test plans and test cases for Belvedere’s software. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing testing, analyzing results, and providing feedback to Software Engineers. The analyst also works with automation engineers, business analysts, and team leads to support automation strategies and confirm that each software release meets required standards before deployment. What you will do Create and execute detailed test plans and cases for proprietary applications Coordinate and carry out manual and automated testing protocols Analyze test results and communicate findings to software engineering teams Collaborate with automation engineers and business analysts to advance automation efforts Support daily software deployments by verifying adherence to quality standards Growth and development This position provides a strong foundation in software testing and scripting, with opportunities to move toward automation engineering roles in the future. Collaborative teamwork and attention to detail are valued in this environment.

Join NinjaTrader as a Lead Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in enhancing our cutting-edge trading platform. As a key member of our technology team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying innovative solutions that empower traders worldwide. Your expertise in Java and C++ will be instrumental in creating high-performance software that meets the needs of our growing user base. We are looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to push the boundaries of technology in the trading industry.

Join Jump Trading Group, a leader in advanced research and technology applications within global financial markets. We harness the talents of experts in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to push scientific boundaries and innovate continuously. Our culture thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a fierce competitive spirit, ensuring that we achieve success as a team while fostering individual growth.Our Client Market Making division provides clients with direct access to unparalleled liquidity across diverse asset classes, adapting to all market conditions. Utilizing our proprietary pricing platform, we offer tailored and transparent liquidity solutions crafted to meet the distinct needs of each client.As a Trading Services Specialist within our Client Market Making business, you will be instrumental in onboarding clients, supporting global platform operations, and working closely with business development, product, technology, and back-office teams to enhance the overall client experience.

Jump Trading Group is at the forefront of pioneering research, dedicated to empowering talented minds in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. We challenge scientific boundaries and apply innovative research to the global financial markets. Our unique culture fosters constant innovation, requiring creativity, intellectual integrity, and a strong competitive spirit. We believe in achieving success collectively while recognizing individual talents through collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, our research outcomes not only lead to exceptional risk-adjusted returns but also drive technological advancements that transform our world, support startups across various industries, and collaborate with premier global research organizations and academic institutions to tackle complex challenges.Our trading teams consist of a vibrant mix of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers, all working together to analyze global markets and grasp the intricacies of diverse traded products and exchanges. They utilize outstanding statistical analysis and data mining techniques, leveraging their research findings to make informed forecasts and craft profitable predictive trading models.The Global Centralized Trading Desk (OTS) stands at the intersection of quantitative strategy, offering market intelligence and analytical support. We are searching for a Trader who is deeply passionate about the markets and is comfortable with a four-day work schedule, including one weekend day.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that prioritizes collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven solutions. We excel as an options market-maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. To achieve this, we develop and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by a team of visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna Capital established its first office in 2011 in the heart of Chicago, the global hub for derivatives and options trading. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:As a Software Engineer at Akuna, you will be an essential part of our engineering team, contributing to the development of our proprietary options market-making platform. This role involves analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, and delivering our trading system using state-of-the-art technologies. You will collaborate closely with a team of industry-leading options Traders, who are actively involved in the design and enhancement of our trading platform.Design and develop complex, mission-critical trading systems.Work alongside traders to refine and enhance our trading strategies.Participate in full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment.

Join Polar Operations LLC (dba IMC Markets) as a Python Software Engineer in either our Chicago or New York City office. We are looking for innovative and motivated individuals to enhance our trading systems.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement software features for IMC's trading systems (25%).Design independent software solutions and make architectural choices (10%).Debug software issues within trading systems (5%).Perform root cause analysis on complex multi-component issues and implement preventive measures (5%).Maintain code quality and system reliability through thorough automated testing (10%).Contribute to the automated testing framework and manage critical trading system components, ensuring cross-regional reliability and scalability (5%).Engage in code reviews (10%).Monitor system performance and trading operations (5%).Collaborate with traders and teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions (10%).Assist in planning, estimating task complexity, and manage technical debt alongside feature development (5%).Mentor junior developers and interns to help them grasp IMC's systems and development practices (10%).Partial remote work options available. Multiple openings exist. Requisition #: 4461661101

Belvedere Trading is a premier proprietary trading firm known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity, constantly exploring new avenues that will not only transform our trading practices in this digital age but also reshape the future of the trading industry.Our traders excel at providing liquidity to the market through market-making activities, mastering a wide range of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. They collaborate closely with our technology experts to continuously enhance and refine our trading systems, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.Belvedere Trading is seeking a talented Quantitative Researcher to join our Quant Research & Development team. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with traders and developers to design algorithmic solutions that span the entire process from idea generation to implementation, ultimately driving the firm’s profitability. Your quantitative research efforts will be pivotal in enhancing and diversifying our existing trading strategies, contributing significantly to our long-term growth.