Software Engineer- Equity Derivatives Desk

We are Gelber Group - Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.

For 40 years, we have set the bar as one of the industry's most innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms. We are headquartered in Chicago with offices and remote team members across the United States and Europe. Our success derives from a relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and careful attention to technology. Our culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration empowers each member of our team to have a meaningful impact from the day they join Gelber. We believe our talented staff are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing them the resources they need to succeed. With 16 distinct trading groups, we trade a little bit of everything here – with diverse styles and approaches across all major global marketplaces – and we are always looking to expand into new opportunities. Our flat organizational structure ensures a true meritocracy and attracts individuals with an edge to contribute to our consistent success.

As a Software Engineer at Gelber Securities, LLC, you will work directly with a successful trading desk that trades derivatives listed on the U.S. markets. You will work side by side with experienced traders, quants, and other talented engineers to design, develop, and support systems and applications used by both human and algorithmic traders, having a direct and meaningful impact on PnL. An amazing opportunity to learn and grow from a team of intelligent and skilled individuals. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, clear communication, and a very strong interest in working at a trading firm.

This position can either sit in our Chicago Headquarters office or remote within the United States.

What you'll do:

• Communicate with engineers, traders, and quants to architect, design, develop, deploy, and support our proprietary trading applications and tools
• Have a significant impact in development for our existing infrastructure in C#, as well as adding new features and applications for our human and algorithmic traders
• Become an expert in the entire trading pipeline and the software and technology that it is built upon, including the back end, front end, and everything in between
• Provide real time support and bug fixes for live trading applications

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 0-3 years of work experience working in C#, Java, Python, or C++
• Strong understanding of and experience with an Object Oriented Programming language
• Excellent communication skills specifically when it comes to understanding requirements and translating that into code and fixing bugs
• Self-motivation and ability to work with others in a remote environment
• Understanding of the financial markets is not required, but preferred and must have a strong interest
• Working knowledge of Options, Volatility, and SQL not required but is a plus

The annual base salary range is $100-150,000, plus discretionary bonus eligibility. Offers to be determined based on experience, education, and skillset.

Benefits Highlights

Gelber offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees, including:

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement savings program
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement (courses approved after employment begins)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit expenses
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid maternity/paternity leave
• Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual holiday party
• Employee referral bonus program
• Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
• Casual, relaxed dress code