Principal Trading Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead and advise the design and implementation of robust trading systems
• Apply appropriate technologies to write clean, efficient and maintainable code
• Integrate market data feeds from financial providers and exchanges to process real time data
• Customize solutions to align with trading strategies and regulatory requirements
• Apply expertise in software development and deployment automation to mentor and support the software engineering team
• Improve trading applications' performance, scalability and reliability
• Validate software architecture to support high frequency trading, real time data processing and low latency communications
• Lead and advise adherence to the highest standards of quality and performance in all trading software applications
• Perform rigorous testing, comprehensive code reviews, and strict adherence to best in class industry standards
• Develop comprehensive test plans, including unit and integration tests
• Lead the development and implementation of debugging strategies to maintain system integrity
• Engage with traders, analysts, and other teams to gather requirements and deliver needed solutions
• Foster knowledge sharing and best practices within the team
• Advocate for continuous improvement and integration of user feedback to refine software solutions
• Establish and maintain technical documentation of system architecture and development processes
• Monitor live trading systems for optimal performance and address real-time issues promptly
• Lead disaster recovery planning to ensure business continuity during system failures or crises.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of 6 years of relevant work experience
• Typically reflects 10 years or more of relevant software development experience, with a strong focus on C++
• Deep expertise in C++ (modern standards, e.g., C++11/14/17/20)
• Extensive experience with the FIX protocol (Financial Information eXchange)
• Proven track record in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, low-latency trading systems
• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Experience with network programming and messaging protocols
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
• In-depth knowledge of electronic trading systems and financial markets
• Experience with order management, market data, and execution systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience conducting code reviews and sharing technical knowledge
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience modernizing legacy trading systems and adopting new technologies
• Familiarity with software development best practices, CI/CD, and agile methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Tech Stack

• C++
• Linux
• Unix

Benefits

• medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law