Senior Software Engineer - Leading Global Trading Firm
About the Firm:
Selby Jennings is working with a prominent global market maker who has been a key player in the industry for over three decades with a strong track record of performance. The firm manages approximately $10 billion in assets under management (AUM) and is renowned for its role in enhancing market efficiency through liquidity provision, accurate pricing, and increased transparency across numerous exchanges worldwide.
They are building out their Futures trading business in Austin, TX and is looking to bring exceptional software engineers who are motivated to work on greenfield development. The firm's Austin office, serves as a hub for innovation, focusing on quantitative research, software, and hardware engineering. They have well established offices in New York and Chicago and is looking to expand to Austin location.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer at this leading global trading firm, individuals will spearhead major technical projects, shape the future of trading infrastructure, and serve as mentors within the organization. The engineering team tackles complex challenges using advanced technology to meet the demands of high-frequency trading. Responsibilities include optimizing, storing, and analyzing extensive market data, designing real-time user interfaces, and ensuring the stability and performance of core systems.
Technology at the Firm:
The firm prides itself on being more than just coders-it emphasizes engineering excellence and close collaboration with traders to address business challenges. They employ a disciplined, scientific approach to develop simple, well-architected solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of traders. The firm's commitment is to deliver impactful solutions with exceptional quality.
Responsibilities:
- Define the vision and technical strategy for major projects.
- Design, develop, support, and maintain key components of the trading infrastructure.
- Contribute to the firm's technology stack, including pricing, research, and trading models from inception to deployment.
- Ensure that new and existing programs adhere to coding, architectural, and operational standards.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of trading and exchanges.
- Collaborate closely with traders, engineers, and researchers.
Requirements:
- Proven experience leading large-scale projects.
- Bachelors in Computer Science from top universities/computer science degree programs. Strong engineering skills and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.
- Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Java or Linux is preferred.
- 5 -10 years of of professional experience!
- Innovative thinking grounded in practical, real-world application.
- Eagerness to continuously evolve in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to set technical direction, uphold engineering principles, and make sound decisions.
Benefits:
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals from around the globe.
- Enjoy a highly competitive performance-based bonus structure that fosters a collaborative environment.
- Take ownership of projects that address critical business needs.
- Additional benefits include 25 paid vacation days, market holidays, fully covered health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50%, charitable match opportunities, and regular social events.
Candidates are invited to join this prestigious firm to make a significant impact in the trading world while enjoying an exceptional work environment in Austin.
