Software Engineer

Posted 12 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Mid level
Fintech • Software
High Frequency Trading Market Maker
The Role
As a Software Engineer at Simplex, you'll develop high-speed trading algorithms, engage in data analysis, and design intelligent execution engines. You'll work across the entire trading system while leveraging your experience in multi-threaded software development within a fast-paced electronic trading environment.
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Career Description

Simplex is looking for smart, curious, and driven individuals to join our technology team. Technology at Simplex is the core of the business. We are a technology company, specializing in high speed trading. We are looking for great people to work on all aspects of our trading system. Every member of the team works on the entire system from trading algorithm development, to high speed data analysis, and intelligent execution engine design.

Skills and Experience:

  • 4+ years professional experience working with a high level language (C++, Java, C#)
  • Linux/Unix experience
  • A desire to work in electronic trading. We will teach you everything you need to know.
  • Previous financial industry experience is a plus
  • Experience in networked and multi-threaded software development
  • Computer science or engineering degree or significant real world experience 
  • A track record of successfully generating new ideas, innovations, and executing on implementation 

This position is 100% onsite in our Chicago office.

Why us?

Founded in Chicago in 2004, Simplex is a leading, technology-driven, proprietary trading firm. We work with the most advanced technology and software in the market, and we’ve continued to remain at the forefront of the industry by always focusing on innovation, automation and data-driven analysis. We also leverage our experience and expertise to make strategic investments and capitalize on opportunities in the venture capital markets with promising, early-stage financial and technology start-ups. 

PLUS, the goods!

  • Benefits: Excellent a la carte medical coverage (Free employee coverage), Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, and generous parental leave!
  • The Office: The kitchen is stocked with snacks, and beverages; you also have daily stipends for breakfast and lunch! 
  • Tuition Reimbursement: As an investment in our employees’ careers and the company’s future, we offer educational assistance to provide employees with professional development opportunities that increase their skills and enhance their contributions to the organization!
  • Employee Discounts: To gyms, national brands, and more!
  • Building: We are located in the Federal Reserve building. As a tenant you have access to a building gym, full cafeteria, and we are accessible to all public transportation!
  • Charity Match: We match up to $2000 a year if you have a favorite charity to donate to!
  • Fun Events: In-person happy hours, celebrations throughout the year, game nights, video game room fun, and so much more!

Simplex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Top Skills

C#
C++
Java

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
105 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Since our founding in 2004, Simplex has continued to remain at the forefront of the industry by always focusing on innovation and data driven analysis.
Simplex is a technology-driven trading firm that builds proprietary software to create and capitalize on financial opportunities. We combine talented and dedicated technologists with data-driven employees to solve constantly evolving puzzles in the marketplace.
Specializing in US Equity Options and Future Options, Simplex provides the liquidity essential to a competitive, fairly-functioning marketplace. We enable financial opportunity as market makers. We created a competitive, more fairly-structured market which allows us to provide our [clients/customers] with access to the best possible execution and servicing of their orders.
We continue to reinvent ourselves and evolve to best capitalize on financial market opportunity.

Why Work With Us

We are one team working towards a common, collective goal, and the collaborative environment we create allows our team’s talents to shine. We value highly-motivated, passionate individuals with diverse opinions and experiences.

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Simplex Trading Offices

OnSite Workspace

At Simplex, employees enjoy on-site perks and benefits, and interaction with peers. We flex when needed to allow for work/life balance, and when employees need to work from home.

Typical time on-site: None
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HQChicago, IL
In the heart of the financial district, Simplex is located in the amenity-friendly Federal Reserve Building.

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