Belvedere Trading

Software Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TradingIndustries

Software Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain high-performance and low-latency software systems for model calculation, data analysis, algorithmic trading, risk, and P&L management. This role involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining critical trading databases, as well as supporting and troubleshooting trading applications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-performance and low-latency software systems for model calculation and data analysis, algorithmic trading, risk and P&L management.
  • Design, optimize, and maintain databases storing critical trading data.
  • Maintain, support, and troubleshoot critical trading applications.
  • Develop automated tests with reasonable error rate and tolerance.
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts, traders, and team members to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways.
  • Encourage the use of best practices throughout the development process.
  • Participate in code reviews.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Information Science.
  • At least 3 months of experience through an internship in Python, coding using C++, and financial data analysis techniques and financial modeling.
  • Alternatively, at least 3 credit hours at the bachelor's level of coursework requiring use of Python, coding using C++, and financial data analysis techniques and financial modeling.

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

  • Jobsite: 10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60606.

Company Information

  • Multiple positions available.

Skills

Python
C++
Financial Data Analysis
Financial Modeling
Database Design
Database Optimization
Automated Testing
Algorithmic Trading
Risk Management
PNL Management
Code Review

Belvedere Trading

Proprietary trading firm specializing in options

About Belvedere Trading

Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm located in Chicago that focuses on options trading in the financial markets. The firm uses its own technology and risk management strategies to identify and take advantage of market inefficiencies quickly. Belvedere continuously updates and improves its trading models and software to maintain a competitive edge. Unlike many of its competitors, Belvedere emphasizes a strong company culture that fosters entrepreneurship and empowerment among its team of over 200 members, which helps to keep employee turnover low. The firm's goal is to grow and adapt to the changing financial landscape while maximizing efficiency and leveraging its talented workforce.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2002Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary access to a full gym in the building
Time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Continuing education
Transit benefit program
Relocation reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from Databento may impact Belvedere's market share.
Investment in volatile sectors like cryptocurrency exposes Belvedere to financial risks.
Small-cap stock investments pose risks due to inherent volatility and price fluctuations.

Differentiation

Belvedere Trading leverages proprietary technology to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
The firm specializes in options trading with a focus on equity index and commodity derivatives.
Belvedere Trading maintains a distinctive company culture with high entrepreneurship and empowerment.

Upsides

AI-driven trading algorithms enhance Belvedere's proprietary technology for efficient trading strategies.
Quantum computing opens new avenues for risk management and trading model optimization.
Cloud-based trading platforms enable faster, scalable operations aligning with Belvedere's tech focus.

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