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XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US.
XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies.
Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.
Successful applicants would join a highly experienced group who are developing systems that will contribute to our low-latency trading platform.
This position will be working closely with traders, quants and other software engineers to implement and extend the different parts of our trading infrastructure including low-latency order management and trade execution, tick data infrastructure, back testing and simulation systems, and calculation and modeling engines.
The applicant will use modern software tools in an agile project management process with a focus on continuous integration and regression testing to build highly performant code in a Linux environment.
Job Function & Responsibilities
Providing and maintaining firm-wide SDKs and services for OS abstraction, strategy promotion, latency tracking, telemetry, performance optimization, operational visibility and automation frameworksUsing modern software tools in an agile project management process with a focus on continuous integration and regression testing to build highly performant code in a Linux environmentLocation
Work location generally is flexible and subject to approval Education
Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university in computer science, engineering, and mathRequired Experience & Skills
Core proficiency in C++11/14/17, preferably on a Linux platformExperience with python and/or JavaScript is highly desiredSolid knowledge of object-oriented programming and designExperience with multithreading, real-time systems and socket programmingExcellent communication skillsDemonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detailA self-motivated personality with a passion for working in a trading organization3 – 5 years of software engineering experience Experience in finance or trading is a definite plusUltra-low latency programming experiencePlease note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews.
XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa.
Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!
Below is the expected base salary range for this position.
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.
Base Salary Range
$135,000 - $185,000 USD100% Employer-Paid Benefits
Medical CoverageDental CoverageHealth Savings Account$50,000 Life Insurance PolicyShort-term Disability InsuranceLong-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts for dental and vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributesPre-tax Transit Benefits
$50 stipend for each monthAnnual reimbursement for bike sharing programsPaid Time Off
Generous Annual Vacation and Sick TimeMaternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent LeaveContinued Education
Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single CoursesAnniversary Program
5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choiceOther XR Perks
Option to Work Fully-RemoteRegularly Scheduled Company Sponsored LunchAccess to Building GymRegular Corporate EventsBook Club