Senior Software Engineer

Who you are

• Significant experience working with modern C++ (C++11 at a minimum, C++20 is a plus), including implementing low-level, high-performance solutions
• A track record of taking ownership of features or projects from design through to production
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of less experienced engineers
• A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and comfort working directly with stakeholders across the business
• Experience working and developing for Linux environments
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, and Python
• Exposure to low-latency or real-time trading systems
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar fields

What the job involves

• As a Senior Software Engineer within our European business at Cboe Europe, you will be part of the team that builds and operates the technology for one of the largest pan-European equities markets by value traded in Europe
• Our development teams work closely with the business in Europe to develop a deep understanding of the domain, and development teams in the US to build innovative products and solutions
• The team are responsible for all aspects of the real time trading system, from Order Handlers, through to Matching Engines, out to Market Data and everything in between
• We pride ourselves on building high-quality, high-performance systems, giving our participants the edge they need to best execute their strategies
• Our team is small, so knowledge is shared and there are opportunities for everyone to make a real difference
• As a senior member of the team, you’ll take ownership of features end-to-end and help develop those around you, keeping us on the track to success
• Design, implement and extend high-performance C++ functionality across our five Equities Trading Environments
• Build performant systems, with a strong focus on quality, testability and production readiness
• Own features end-to-end, coordinating with other engineers and business stakeholders from design through to delivery
• Mentor other software engineers, and act as subject matter expert for one or more of our systems
• Take part in interviewing and evaluating software engineer candidates
• Provide technical support, diagnosing and resolving complex production issues
• Provide support outside of normal working hours as needed