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**Director, Software Engineering (Electronic Trading)** Lead design and development of next-gen electronic trading systems. Key responsibilities include architecting low-latency, high-throughput platforms, algorithmic trading for equities and options, and collaborating across teams. Mentor engineers and drive innovation in mission-critical environments. Requires 15+ years in software design, 5+ years of technical leadership, expertise in C/C++, Python, Linux, and experience with low latency messaging systems, KDB+ and performance optimization techniques. Familiarity with Capital Markets, Order Management, and FIX protocol beneficial. AWS deployment and GenAI tools experience preferred.
- Compensation
- $126,000 – $255,000 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
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Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Team
Fidelity Wealths Trade Management Engineering group is responsible for building world-class electronic trading solutions for Fidelitys Capital Markets division. We are a high-performing, fast-paced technology team working with cutting-edge tools to deliver low-latency, high-throughput trading platforms. Our work spans across internal and external teams to build seamless, end-to-end electronic trading workflows.
The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced software engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation trading systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building scalable, resilient, and high-performance trading infrastructure. Youll collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in a mission-critical environment.
- Architect and develop distributed, event-driven electronic trading systems optimized for low latency and high throughput.
- Design and implement complex algorithmic trading systems for equities and options.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver robust and resilient systems.
- Lead performance tuning and optimization efforts across the platform.
- Lead and mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.
- Support production and non-production environments, including off hours or weekend support as needed.
The Expertise You Have:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.
- 15+ years of hands-on software design and development experience in the electronic trading domain.
- 5+ years of technical leadership, managing a team, and mentoring software developers
- Experience in building algorithmic trading systems for equities and options
- Experience with equities and options market data
- Series 57 license preferred
- Expertise in C/C++, Python, and Linux.
- Deep experience with low latency messaging systems (e.g., 29West/Ultra-Messaging, Kafka).
- Proficiency in KDB+ or other time-series databases.
- Strong background in building scalable, distributed, asynchronous, and event-driven applications.
- Advanced knowledge of low latency design patterns and performance optimization techniques.
- Experience in Capital Markets or Brokerage systems, especially order management.
- Solid understanding of the FIX protocol and FIX engines.
- Experienced with using GenAI developer assist tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot).
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, and uDeploy.
- Experience with deploying applications and services in AWS
The Skills You Bring:
- Ability to understand complex, end-to-end systems and identify performance, scalability, or resilience bottlenecks.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- Self-driven innovation and comfort working with leadership.
- Willingness to support production systems and participate in on-call rotations, including occasional weekend support.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidates relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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