Trading Engineer - Execution
Chicagoonsitemid
via Greenhouse
About this role
We are looking for a multi-talented and passionate Trading Systems Engineer to join our execution development team.
In this role, you will take ownership of systems that sit directly in the critical path of live trading, handling everything from hardware and network connectivity to application performance and exchange interactions.
This is not a pure support role — and it’s not purely project-based engineering either. It’s intentionally both. You will split your time between:
Operational support of live trading systems, ensuring stability and rapid resolution of production issues. This portion of the role is fast-paced, highly visible and requires strong troubleshooting instincts, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.…
What we'd score you on
reqspace match rubricFive dimensions, recruiter-grade. Upload your resume and we'll generate a written explanation of where you fit and where the gaps are.
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Skills match
For this role: python, go, bash, mysql, mongodb…
2
Level fit
This role is mid-level. We check your trajectory against it.
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Domain experience
Your work in the role's domain matters more than your years total. We weight recent and direct experience.
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Recency
A skill you used last quarter weighs more than one from five years ago. We grade on recency, not lifetime.
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Location fit
This role is based in Chicago. We weight your proximity and willingness to relocate.
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Skills in this role
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pythongobashmysqlmongodbteamssplit
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