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Clear Street is a fintech company focused on modernizing the clearing and settlement processes for financial institutions. Based in New York City, Clear Street offers a comprehensive suite of services, including clearing, settlement, and prime brokerage, catering to clients like hedge funds and asse...
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Clear Street • Chicago, IL
Clear Street is seeking a Software Engineer for their Algorithmic Execution Services team to design and develop high-performance trading systems. You'll work with Java and C# in a hybrid role based in Chicago.
You have a strong background in software engineering with experience in building high-performance systems — you've developed and maintained applications that require low latency and high availability. Your expertise in Java and C# allows you to contribute effectively to both backend and frontend development, ensuring seamless integration across the platform. You are comfortable working in a cloud-native environment and understand the intricacies of deploying scalable applications. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you thrive in collaborative settings where you can work closely with stakeholders to define and deliver impactful features. You have a keen interest in financial markets and a desire to deepen your domain expertise through your work.
Experience with algorithmic trading systems or electronic trading platforms would be a plus — you understand the challenges and requirements of building systems that support best execution across various asset classes. Familiarity with modern development practices, including CI/CD and agile methodologies, will help you integrate smoothly into our team. You are open to learning new technologies and adapting to the evolving landscape of financial technology.
As a Software Engineer at Clear Street, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our algorithmic execution services — your work will directly impact how our clients interact with the markets. You will enhance existing core system components and develop new features that improve the overall performance and reliability of our trading platform. Your role will involve full-stack development, where you will design, develop, test, and deploy system enhancements that meet the needs of our users. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions that drive investor growth. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the business domain, allowing you to contribute to strategic discussions and decisions.
At Clear Street, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation — you will be part of a team that celebrates successes and supports each other through challenges. We believe in creating a diverse workplace where different ideas and experiences contribute to our success. You will have access to modern tools and technologies that empower you to do your best work. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in transforming how sophisticated investors access and interact with markets.
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