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Execution Algo Engineer

Selby JenningsChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers you the chance to develop cutting-edge execution algorithms and trading infrastructure within a Tier 1 hedge fund, directly impacting trading efficiency and contributing to a high-performing team. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Java development skills and enjoy solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment, with excellent opportunities for professional growth. Apply now to join this dynamic firm and elevate your career in quantitative finance.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
1 week ago
C#C++JavaReactRisk Management

Job Description

Tier 1 Hedge Fund | Execution Team | Chicago & NYC

Join a high-performing execution team responsible for developing the systems and algorithms that drive trading activity across a leading investment firm. This team builds and maintains sophisticated execution strategies and trading infrastructure designed to help investment professionals achieve efficient, high-quality trade execution while supporting centralized risk controls.

If you enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, working alongside talented engineers, and seeing your work directly impact business outcomes, this opportunity offers a unique chance to do just that.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Design, develop, and enhance execution algorithms and trading-related automation tools
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers to build scalable, high-performance trading systems
  • Contribute to architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to maintain engineering excellence
  • Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and risk teams to understand business needs and deliver impactful solutions

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience developing electronic execution or trading algorithms
  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience within financial systems or trading environments
  • Strong knowledge of multithreaded programming, concurrency, and lock-free design patterns
  • Experience building distributed systems at scale
  • Understanding of risk management concepts within trading environments
  • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools for planning, coding, and testing workflows
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, results-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with C#, C++, and/or modern web technologies such as React
  • Exposure to low-latency system design and performance optimization techniques

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