Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer 

About IEX

IEX is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets.  

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
• 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.

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