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ElectronX
New York
Full time
Hybrid
Technology
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.
As a fast-growing company in the highly competitive, quantitative capital markets industry, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for near- and long-term success.
We are seeking an experienced Markets Software Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in architecting and developing ElectronX. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and design large-scale, robust systems that form the backbone of our exchange platform. Key responsibilities include:
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
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
Hybrid work schedule with 3+ days/week in office in New York
Health, vision and dental insurance
401K
Supplemental health and disability insurance
Unlimited vacation
Flex-work
Equal Opportunity Statement:
ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Compensation Range: $165K - $215K