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Software Engineer- Executions Team

Gelber GroupChicago, Illinois, United StatesOnsite
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We are Gelber Group -- Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.
As a Software Engineer on our Executions Team at Gelber, you will have a real opportunity to have a long-term career in Engineering at a successful trading firm. You will work side by side with other talented Engineers. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, is a clear communicator, and has a strong interest in the financial markets. This position will report directly into the Director of our Executions engineering team who reports directly into the Chief Technology Officer.What you’ll do:

  • Playing a significant role in design, implementation, and maintenance of proprietary C++ execution platform that powers algorithmic and discretionary trading at Gelber

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 1-3 years of experience coding in C++ on Linux is required
  • Experience with Python is not required, but strongly preferred
  • Experience with working with exchanges is a plus, but not required
  • Strong communication skills specifically when it comes to understanding requirements and translating that into code
  • Experience in the financial market domain, preferably from working in trading, banking, exchanges, or clearing is preferable, but not required
  • Experience working in an agile environment is a plus

Benefits HighlightsGelber offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees in order to meet you and your covered dependents needs.  Our comprehensive benefits offering includes:

  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program with discretionary employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverage; generous employer cost-sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement for Undergraduate and Graduate courses
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit expenses
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships)
  • Generous vacation time (15-day accrual in first full calendar year of employment; prorated accrual in initial year), paid holidays, and paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Weekly catered lunches and monthly continental breakfasts
  • Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual holiday party
  • Enjoyable work environment including a game room (foosball, ping pong, Golden Tee)
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
  • Casual, relaxed dress code

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read the Gelber Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants, linkedhere.

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Life at Gelber Group

Gelber Group, a Chicago-based global proprietary trading company, has set the bar as one of the industry’s most innovative and enduring firms. Our success is driven by our relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and our emphasis on technological innovation.\n\nEstablished in 1982, Gelber Group is privately funded and trades on major exchanges in the United States and worldwide, operating in a variety of asset classes including foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and commodities. Gelber has over 200 employees and offices located in Chicago, IL (headquarters); White Plains, NY; Cranford, NJ; Cambridge, MA; San Diego, CA; and Amsterdam/Gelber Coöperatief U.A.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Emphasis on personal traits that define successful traders- Intense and rewarding competition- Opportunity to join Gelber Group's teams in Chicago, New York, or remotely (no purchase necessary)- Flat organizational structure with a focus on meritocracy- Entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration culture- Commitment to providing resources for success- Passion for Trading- Powered by Technology- Diverse trading styles across global markets- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid once fully onboarded)- Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
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