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engineering opportunity

Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer will work with technology and operations teams to make design and architecture decisions for the exchange. They will oversee the development and maintenance of Java application frameworks and contribute to various systems including order entry and market data.

New York, New York, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at IEX Group?

Senior Software Engineer About IEX At IEX, we’re passionate about building technology that moves industries forward. Our story began when we built a stock exchange designed to deliver high-performance results for all investors. Our belief is that technology should level the playing field so that opportunity is equitable.

We are applying what we learned from building a high-performance stock exchange to build technology that solves for complexity and accelerates growth in other areas. We aspire to build a trusted, disciplined, and diversified business. Our goal is to build transformative technology without ever compromising our integrity - and we’re just getting started!

What you'll do: * Work with technology and operations teams to make design and architecture decisions when developing solutions for the exchange * Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of C++ application frameworks, messaging APIs, data structures (collections, etc.), application reliability, and recovery mechanisms * Manage and participate in the software development lifecycle, including the build, deployment, packaging, and dependency management stages * Contribute to developing systems including order entry, market data, post trade, system monitoring and reporting * Work closely with Market Operations and Technology Operations teams to provide help with troubleshooting production issues Your background: * Expert in C++ development within a low latency environment * Experience with electronic trading systems specifically the FIX Protocol, market data (proprietary and SIP feeds), and post trade handling * Linux experience * Nice-to-haves: * Java experience * KDB+ experience * Knowledge of Python, Shell or other scripting languages Why You Should Apply: * Comprehensive Benefits [https://iex.io/careers/] * New hire stock equity (RSUs) * 401K employer match * Unlimited PTO * 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision * OneMedical membership * 16 weeks paid parental leave * Flexible workplace * Employer charity match * Learning stipend * Commuter benefits * Jump Start onboarding program * Internal mentor program cross-departmentally * Friendly and inclusive workplace culture Our job titles may span more than one career level.

The starting annual base pay is between $200,000 and $250,000 for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The annual base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This role is eligible for bonus and equity. Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values. Notice Regarding Use of Automated Employment Decision [https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/696f8ac812dcabe749e3aa49/6a160a88203a61c983e4e4d1_IEX%20Notice%20Regarding%20Use%20of%20AEDT%20for%20all%20job%20postings.pdf]

Which skills does this role require?

JavaLow LatencyElectronic Trading SystemsFIX ProtocolMarket DataPost Trade HandlingLinuxC++KDB+PythonShell ScriptingElectronic TradingPost TradeApplication FrameworksMessaging APIsData StructuresApplication ReliabilityRecovery MechanismsSoftware Development Lifecycle

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