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Trading Systems Engineer

US-based, vertically integrated derivatives platform operating a regulated exchange, clearinghouse, and FCM under CFTC oversight.
$150,000 - $210,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
11 - 50 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Trading Systems Engineer

Bitnomial is seeking a Trading Systems Engineer to join their innovative team building the future of derivatives trading. As the first and only company approved by CFTC to operate a derivatives exchange, clearinghouse, and brokerage under one roof, Bitnomial offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading infrastructure.

The role involves building high-performance, mission-critical systems in Haskell, focusing on ultra-low-latency matching engines, clearing systems, and real-time risk management platforms. You'll be working with a world-class team of engineers from backgrounds in high-frequency trading, mathematics, physics, and distributed systems.

The position requires extensive experience in trading technology, with deep knowledge of order management, market microstructure, and execution systems. You'll be responsible for designing and optimizing critical trading infrastructure, building real-time risk systems, and scaling fault-tolerant distributed systems.

Bitnomial offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $150k-$210k, equity options, comprehensive health benefits, and 401(k) matching. The company is backed by prestigious investors including Electric Capital, Jump Capital, and Franklin Templeton.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers who thrive under pressure and want to work at the intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets. The role is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement, offering the chance to shape the future of regulated crypto and commodity derivatives trading.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Trading Systems Engineer

  • Design and optimize ultra-low-latency matching engines and clearing systems
  • Build real-time risk and margining systems with microsecond precision
  • Engineer order routing, market data pipelines, and execution infrastructure
  • Scale fault-tolerant, high-throughput distributed systems across regions
  • Partner with compliance to translate regulatory constraints into elegant code

Requirements For Trading Systems Engineer

Rust
  • 5+ years in trading technology at hedge funds, prop shops, exchanges, or HFT firms
  • Deep knowledge of order management, market microstructure, and execution systems
  • Built or contributed to matching engines, clearing systems, or real-time risk platforms
  • Expertise in low-latency, high-throughput system design and optimization
  • Hands-on experience with market data protocols (FIX, binary feeds, etc.)
  • Strong programming skills in C++, Rust, or similar performance-first languages
  • Strong systems engineering, Linux internals, and tuning under load
  • Excellent debugging and diagnostic skills in production environments
  • Comfortable working in-person with a tight-knit engineering team in Chicago

Benefits For Trading Systems Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Base salary range: $150k – $210k
  • Equity options in a high-impact, high-growth company
  • Health and dental insurance with employer coverage
  • Employer-matched 401(k)
  • Parental leave
  • Equipment stipend for your development setup

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