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Senior Software Engineer - Product Development

ElectronXNew YorkNew
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

QualificationsProven experience in software development, particularly in building trading systems or financial applications. Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases. Knowledge of financial regulations, particularly related to trading and market compliance. Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth. Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

About the job

ElectronX operates a U. S.-regulated marketplace that provides direct access to electricity derivatives. The company develops financial tools to help manage short-term price fluctuations in electricity markets and supports the growth of U. S. energy production and grid expansion. With offices in New York City and Chicago, ElectronX combines finance, technology, and energy expertise. The company is backed by venture capital from Innovation Endeavors, Systemiq Capital, Equinor Ventures, Shell Ventures LLC, DCVC, Amplo, BoxGroup, and Lightning Capital.

Role overview

The Senior Software Engineer - Product Development will focus on building the core technology behind ElectronX’s exchange platform. This includes designing and implementing trading infrastructure such as order matching, market data distribution, trading interfaces, APIs, surveillance, and analytics pipelines. The position requires making architectural decisions that balance performance, reliability, security, and compliance with CFTC regulations.

In addition to hands-on engineering, this role involves mentoring new engineers, shaping team principles, and collaborating closely with Product, Design, Compliance, Infrastructure, and early customers to translate market needs into production-ready systems.

What ElectronX values

Resourcefulness, curiosity, and adaptability are key traits for success. The team values engineers who are collaborative and entrepreneurial, comfortable with change, and able to bring intellectual resilience to both immediate challenges and long-term objectives.

Key responsibilities

  • Design and implement the trading engine, order matching system, and market data distribution platform.
  • Develop and improve customer-facing trading interfaces.
  • Create APIs and integrations for market participants, clearinghouses, and data vendors.
  • Build systems for real-time market surveillance and monitoring.
  • Develop internal administrative tools and dashboards for operations and compliance teams.
  • Construct scalable data pipelines for market data, trade reporting, and analytics.

Location: New York

About ElectronX

ElectronX is transforming the landscape of energy trading with its innovative and regulated platform for electricity derivatives. As a leader in financial technology, we are committed to building the future of energy markets.

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