Trading Engineer - Execution

IMC • Chicago, IL

49d • $130,000 - $215,000

About The Position

We are looking for a multi-talented and passionate Trading Systems Engineer to join our execution development team. You will join a team of motivated and experienced professionals committed to continual improvement and rigorous standards of operational excellence. You will be given a high degree of responsibility over a range of complex real-time system interactions and partner with technology and development teams to improve our execution systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, or a related role required
• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience with Linux operating systems, network configuration, and server management required
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering disciplines
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals, including network routing protocols, TCP/UDP, multicast, network offload, and kernel bypass technology required
• Proficiency in Python and Bash required
• Self-driven and curious, with the ability to solve problems uniquely specific to our trading setup and learn on the job

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, and NoSQL technology preferred
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technology preferred
• Experience with installing and configuring FPGA systems in a Linux environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of critical trading operations, prioritizing resolution of system issues with a sense of urgency
• Partner with technology and trading teams to continually evolve and deploy system architecture
• Develop automation tools for system orchestration and upkeep
• Support core market connectivity and correspond with exchanges regarding trade order activity, connectivity, and other related technical issues
• Monitor trading system performance, proactively identify issues, and implement lasting solutions

Benefits

• Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees