Trading Architect - Execution Algos

Fidelity Investments•Jersey City, NJ

32d•$126,000 - $255,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Trading Architect - Execution Algos on the Architecture Team you will design and build software for our trading platform at Fidelity Digital Assets. This is a hands-on role where you will set technical direction. You will be responsible for turning requirements into service designs and will engage with our chief architect and head of engineering to drive overall architecture of the Fidelity Digital Assets platform. Fidelity Digital Assets, a Fidelity Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade platform for storing, trading, and servicing digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Fidelity Digital Assets embraces an entrepreneurial culture and startup mindset while serving as one of the most innovative business units within Fidelity Investments. Our global, diverse team of hundreds of forward-thinking professionals lead with agility and creativity to build solutions that bridge the gap between traditional institutional investors and their exposure to digital assets. The firm's tenure and experience across multiple business lines presents our employees with unprecedented access to knowledge, technology, and resources that help our team reshape the future of finance. Within Fidelity Digital Assets, the Architecture Team is responsible for the technical vision across Fidelity Digital Assets. The team works with both technology and business teams to design secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based services while ensuring that user requirements are met. At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at [email protected] or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request accommodation The base salary range for this position is $126,000-255,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation. We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted. Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories. Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree+ in computer science or related field with 15+ years of experience.
Strong background in designing and developing low latency trading systems.
Experience in building market data, SOR, Algo and exchange-connectivity platforms.
Experience using kernel bypass e.g., Solarflare Open Onload.
Extensive experience with modern Java using zero GC patterns.
Highly proficient in ultra-low latency design patterns and optimizing trading systems.
Hands on experience with low latency messaging products, such as Aeron, Solace and 29West.
Knowledge of WebSocket and FIX protocols.
Proficient in SQL and a working knowledge of relational and time series databases.
Experience designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services.
An understanding of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments.
Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments.
Can provide leadership and mentorship across small, agile teams in a very collaborative environment where your ideas are welcome.
Solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
An interest in and experience with cryptocurrencies and a passion for keeping up to date in space.

Responsibilities

design and build software for our trading platform
set technical direction
turning requirements into service designs
engage with our chief architect and head of engineering to drive overall architecture of the Fidelity Digital Assets platform

Benefits

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

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