Software Engineer - Markets

ElectronX • New York, NY

72d

About The Position

ElectronX™ is the first U.S.-regulated, direct access electricity derivatives market, offering financial products to address volatile short-term price exposure to electricity. With offices in Chicago and New York City, ElectronX is building the missing financial infrastructure and risk management tools necessary to smooth the path for U.S. energy production, diversification and grid expansion in a time of rapidly increasing power demand. ElectronX is a venture capital-backed startup supported by premier VC partners including Innovation Endeavors, Systemiq Capital, Equinor Ventures, Shell Ventures LLC, DCVC, Amplo, BoxGroup and Lightning Capital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred
• 4+ years professional engineering experience
• 1+ years experience in electronic trading with market facing role
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Python, C++ or Rust
• Experience with FIX and other market connectivity and order entry protocols
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading principles and execution strategies
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, database technologies and analysis techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and apply problem-solving and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust electronic trading systems with a focus on reliability, performance and automation
• Develop and maintain core platform and systems, the main exchange, clearinghouse, APIs, connectivity solutions and tooling
• Build systems for recording, cataloging, analyzing, transforming and publishing market and trading data
• Develop and maintain testing and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and accuracy
• Design with a focus on reliability and performance, and an eagerness to automate everything
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401K
• Supplemental health and disability insurance
• Unlimited vacation
• Flex-work

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees