Software Engineering Manager - Trading Execution Systems

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago.

Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options.

From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up.

Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.

This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions.

High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance.

We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry.

We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach.

We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success.

We seek an experienced Team Lead to lead the Algorithmic Trading Application team.

You would work closely with traders, developers, and researchers to design, build, extend, and support high-performance trading applications.

Our systems are primarily C++, with Python components, and you should be comfortable working in all parts of this tech stack.

You will work in an environment with an automated daily release cycle and a focus on top-quality and scalable software development practices such as code reviews and automated testing.

Belvedere Trading is looking for a self-starter with a track record of success as both an individual contributor as well as a manager.

As a member of our team, successful candidates will direct their own learning, grow their expertise, and pass that knowledge onto other team members.

What you'll do

Ensure that the team delivers business impact

Keep team primarily focused on the most important projects and ensure deliverables are met

Identify and prioritize technical debt

Complete small features and bug fixes off the critical path

Build a high performing team

Provide strong management of team members with various skillsets and tenure

Mentoring team members to grow their capabilities

Identify bottlenecks and unblock team members

Guide technical decision making as the owner of the products and architecture

Establish a product road map

Incorporate needs of users and align with firm and technology vision

Provide a strong focus on quality and testability of the hardware and software

Interact with users and other teams

Provide clear communication of project estimates, timelines, and risks to product managers

Engage with clients and users to learn about what is needed and what is working and what is not working

Participate in data analysis and production support

What you'll need

5+ years in a technical/coding position

Experience formally managing and mentoring developers

Demonstrated experience managing projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle

Experience in designing and architecting end to end software solutions

Experience with object-oriented programming languages (C++ fluency required)

Ability to provide code reviews in a variety of languages (C++ required and Python/C# nice to have)

Desire to learn and proactivity improve

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Perform in a fast paced and collaborative environment

Full-Time

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application. Core Values The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day. Compliance For our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications. Our Stance Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds. Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please. Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to . Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion Amount of Travel Required: None