Senior Software Engineer - Power Markets

Key Responsibilities

• Design Systems: Design and maintain low-latency, scalable backend services using modern C++ (17/20) or Java.
• Bridge the Stack: Develop and optimize the APIs that connect our high-performance backend servers to our web-based interfaces.
• Optimize Performance: Tackle complex memory management and concurrency challenges that impact real-time user experiences.
• Lead Quality: Practice SDLC & drive best practices in C++ (RAII, STL) while helping us expand & improve automated testing coverage.
• Expand Your Toolkit: Challenge yourself by constantly adapting to different technologies by working on different components as per changing priorities and/or projects.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Expert C++ Knowledge: Substantial professional experience with Modern C++ in a Linux environment. You understand how to write code that is as efficient as it is readable.
• Systems Thinking: A background in multithreading, socket programming, and building distributed systems.
• Pragmatic Problem Solving: You choose the right tool for the job
• Collaborative Spirit: Excellent communication skills & collaboration with different stakeholders and a "no task is too small" attitude toward learning new technologies.
• AI: Experience utilizing AI-assisted coding tools (Claude code)
• Crash troubleshooting: GDB experience to investigate coredumps.
  
  

• You’ve dabbled in JavaScript or some frontend language and are curious to explore more.
• Familiarity with Java, Python, Github, AWS
• Familiarity with financial markets, exchange protocols (FIX), or low-latency networking
• Experience with Valgrind, AddressSanitizer (ASan), or similar tools
  
  

Benefits

• Health & Financial Security:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds: the energy and collaboration of in-person work, combined with the convenience and focus of remote days. This is a hybrid position requiring three days of in-office collaboration per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining two days. Our hybrid model is designed to balance individual flexibility with the benefits of in-person collaboration, enhanced team cohesion, spontaneous innovation, hands-on mentorship opportunities and strengthens our company culture.
  • 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with the option to roll over unused days.
  • One dedicated day per year for volunteering.
  • Two professional development days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development.
  • An additional PTO day is added during milestone anniversary years.
  • Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal.
  • Generous parental leave for all parents (including adoptive parents).
• Work-Life Support & Resources:
  • Budget for tech accessories, including monitors, headphones, keyboards, and other office equipment.
  • Milestone anniversary bonuses.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks:
  • Subsidy contributions toward gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives.
• Our Culture:
  • Forward-thinking, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity and inclusion.