Senior Director of Software Engineering

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Cboe Global Markets Full time
Job Title: Senior Director

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director to lead our software engineering team in the development of real-time trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial technology, leadership experience, and a passion for mentoring and coaching.

Responsibilities
  • Crafting Technical Strategies: Develop and communicate a clear vision of our technical future, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.
  • Leading by Example: Demonstrate expertise in C#,.NET, and a range of programming languages, as well as financial technology solutions.
  • Mentoring and Managing: Elevate your team through coaching, professional development, and leading by example in software craftsmanship.
  • Driving Innovation: Encourage a culture of innovation that balances cutting-edge development with practical, scalable solutions.
  • Enhancing Systems and Workflows: Oversee the design and optimization of systems for reliability, performance, and user experience.
  • Building Collaborative Relationships: Work closely with cross-functional teams to refine engineering processes, aligning them with business requirements and technical vision.
  • Technical Decision Making: Provide critical input in architecture, project planning, and business requirements analysis.
  • Hands-On Involvement: Stay engaged with the code and systems, maintaining an intimate understanding of the technologies we use and develop.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within software engineering, ideally in financial technology or similar high-stakes, high-volume environments.
  • A deep understanding of financial technology solutions, ideally in the areas of order and execution management solutions OMS/EMS.
  • A track record of successful technical strategy development and execution.
  • Strong management and coaching skills, with experience in mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
  • Expertise in C#,.NET, SQL, JavaScript, Typescript, and familiarity with tools like Git, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Experience with real-time trading systems and a solid understanding of financial market dynamics.
  • A STEM background, coupled with a passion for financial markets and an appetite for tackling complex, distributed systems.
  • Bachelors Degree + 12+ years of experience or an advanced degree + 8+ years of experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, both in distilling complex concepts and in collaborative project management.
Benefits
  • Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and annual community service days.
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work.
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services.
  • 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent, and transportation.
  • Employee referral bonus program.
  • Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities.
  • Complimentary lunch, snacks, and coffee in any Cboe office.
  • Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities.
  • Generous charitable giving company match.
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
  • On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.


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