Senior Software Engineer - Post Trade
About the role
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
About The Position
We are actively hiring a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for building reliable systems at scale. As a post-trade developer, you will coordinate solutions across a wide range of inputs, outputs, and latency requirements. You will bring proven expertise in Python and C++ to a distributed system that supports global trading across the entire firm.
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline
A minimum of 5 years of professional Python and C++ experience in a production setting
Strong Linux knowledge (e.g. performance tuning, networking)
Comfortable working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL,MySQL, etc.)
FIX experience (e.g. execution management, market data, drop copy)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative team player with a knack for owning and driving exciting projects
Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, showcasing effective problem-solving abilities
Benefits And Perks
Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k) with employer match
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
In office M-F with 10 remote days per year
Base Salary Range
$200,000 - $250,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.
Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate solutions across a wide range of inputs, outputs, and latency requirements
- Build reliable systems at scale
- Support global trading across the entire firm
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of professional Python and C++ experience in a production setting
- Strong Linux knowledge
- Experience with relational databases
- FIX experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative team player
Benefits
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
- In office M-F with 10 remote days per year
Skills mentioned
About Old Mission
Old Mission is a global, multi-asset market maker. We specialize in valuing individual securities and complicated derivatives at the speed of modern markets. Our advanced market-making platform allows us to collaborate seamlessly with the world’s largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors, providing them with a trusted partner for efficient risk transfer across a diverse range of securities worldwide.