Cboe Global Markets
Senior Software Engineer - Java/C++ (Quant team) - flexible hybrid role
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At Cboe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
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Cboe/Hanweck is looking for an experienced Senior Java / C++ Software Engineer who seeks a new challenge in the financial technology services industry as part of the Quant Development team. You will work within a team of seasoned developers, technologists, and quants with immense experience in financial markets and a keen interest in financial modeling and analytics.
PLEASE NOTE: We offer a flexible hybrid work model; 2 days a week on site in one of our Cboe offices in Chicago, IL, Overland Park, KS or New York City.
Responsibilities:
- Develop enterprise software applications and tools to process and analyze real-time financial market data in a high-performance, real-time computing environment.
- Maintain and optimize existing software applications, and recommend and implement improvements
- Implement financial models and analytics
- Provide 2nd level support for production applications developed by the team. Respond to customer questions regarding our analytics and models.
- Write technical specifications, project plans, and technical documentation; translate business requirements into functional specifications and project plans
- Regular communication with senior managers and technical colleagues
- Monitor and improve the quality of analytical data generated from our applications; develop/work with reference data team to add or modify reference data sources
- Work with product managers and business development team to write documentation, technical specifications, project plans and sales material for our data and applications
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial markets required (market data, reference data, risk)
- Quantitative STEM background with a strong interest in financial markets, derivatives pricing, quantitative modeling, and risk analytics experience
- Experience in financial derivatives modeling, corporate actions, securities, and derivatives reference data, including futures and options contracts
- Strong programming skills in Java and/or C++; functional programming skills in SQL; and working knowledge of Python or similar language for working with data. CUDA programming experience preferred.
- Experience working with statistical concepts such as linear regression or Kalman filtering
Specific Skills Required:
- Strong attention to detail, a highly analytical and quantitative mind, capable of translating analytical insights into actions
- Ability to work as a self-starter with minimal supervision; take ownership of projects from start to finish; develop requirements and specifications; QA testing, documentation and production release
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively, in a deadline driven environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work within a global team
Education: Bachelor's in a STEM field, Master's Preferred
Benefits and Perks
We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Flexible, hybrid work environment
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
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The Cboe Experience
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a senior-level professional, working at Cboe will offer you countless opportunities to develop skills, make an impact through meaningful contributions, and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build enduring relationships through frequent collaboration that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. And, along your exceptional career journey at Cboe you’ll receive amazing benefits and robust rewards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.
Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $119,000-$147,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:
US Geographic Differentials:
110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA
115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA
120%: Boston MA, Washington DC
125%: New York City NY
130%: San Francisco CA
Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.
Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.
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