Software Engineer, Options/Equities Trading Systems

Company: Selby Jennings
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview: A top-tier financial firm is seeking a skilled Software Developer to join its Options or its Equities team. This role involves building and optimizing automated trading systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll work closely with engineers and quantitative analysts to solve complex technical challenges that directly impact trading performance. Key Responsibilities: Design and enhance low-latency, high-performance trading systems for options or equities. Own and optimize infrastructure to ensure reliability and scalability. Collaborate on system architecture and strategy in a rigorous, team-oriented setting. Qualifications: Bachelor's or advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience from a quantitative trading firm or fund. Proven experience developing live trading systems or performance-sensitive software. Proficiency in C++ or Java. Familiarity with U.S. options or equities markets is a plus. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills: Experience in project or personnel management. Exposure to high-performance computing environments. Compensation & Benefits: Includes substantial year-end bonus (guaranteed in first year), medical coverage, 401(k) matching, wellness reimbursement, family-building support, and charitable gift matching. Company Description Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility. Company Description Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Keywords: Selby Jennings, Meriden , Software Engineer, Options/Equities Trading Systems, Accounting, Auditing , New York City, Connecticut