Software Developer - Equities Execution Technology

Millennium • New York, NY

137d • $175,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Platform Software Developer to join our Execution Technology team, focusing on the design, development, and optimization of our Global Multi-Asset Order Management Systems (OMS). You will work as part of a team to build a highly performant, scalable, reliable platform critical to our trading success.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in C++ and/or Java, with deep understanding of performance optimization
• Strong experience with order management systems, trade execution, or market data systems
• Solid knowledge of FIX & Binary Trading protocols and electronic trading workflows
• Experience with event-based low-latency system design
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
• Understanding of network programming, async UDP TCP/IP and OS optimizations
• Deep understanding of cross-asset products & markets structure
• Experience of order types, market microstructure, and execution algorithms
• Familiarity with Market-Data distribution systems
• Awareness of trading risk management, compliance concepts and regulatory concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
• Thrives in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with focus on system reliability and accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering
• Experience with KDB+/Q, Python, or other data analysis tools
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization
• Background in trading, application
• Experience with event streams, event loops & async io patterns, distributed systems, and microservices architecture
• Prior hedge fund or proprietary trading firm experience an advantage

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance order management and related technical services & components, handling thousands of events per second with microsecond latency
• Collaborate closely with other technology teams to design & implement new trading workflows and features
• Optimize system performance through profiling, code optimization, and infrastructure improvements
• Ensure system reliability with comprehensive testing, monitoring, and fail-over mechanisms
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions

Benefits

• Base salary range of $175,000 to $250,000
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree