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Software Engineer, Core Software Engineering

MEMX logoMEMX
WorkplaceRemote
SeniorityMid-level
Salary$150,000–$250,000
LocationUnited States
Posted2/12/2025
Engineering

Description

MEMX is looking for a Software Engineer to join our core software development team. The Software Engineer will work on the design, development, and support of the MEMX Trading system software. This person will play a key role in serving our customers and our business by building new features for the US Equities and Options platform as well as providing secondary production support.

MEMX currently has a U.S. presence in these states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, & Utah.

*If you live outside of the above states, please list in your application and our team will evaluate.

What You'll Do

  • Full Software Development Life Cycle participation for MEMX Trading Platform
  • Low latency, high throughput, event-sourcing application development
  • Assist Market and Technical Operations to resolve production issues

Requirements

  • B.S. in Computer Science
  • 5+ years of Real-Time Server-Side JAVA software development experience
  • Low latency, High Volume, High Throughput Linux production system development/support Experience
  • Experience in the development of US Equities, Options, or Futures asset classes
  • Experience developing low latency trading systems
  • Strong professional and interpersonal skills including exceptional customer service, creative problem solving, and effective written and verbal communications,
  • Broad systems thinking – understands the connections and relationships across functions and entities for both internal and external constituencies
  • Ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to succeed as a self-starter in a dynamic, remote-first environment

Working experience in the following areas is a plus:

  • Clearing and Settlement/Back Office processes
  • Event Sourcing design pattern application development
  • Time Series Databases 
  • TCP/IP UDP networking
  • FIX messaging
  • GIT/Gradle/Junit/Jira/Confluence/Jenkins/Wireshark

Benefits

At MEMX you will have the ability to work with a talented team of professionals who bring diversity of thought and background. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our company and the impact MEMX will have on our clients and the broader markets. We offer competitive employee benefits and perks and will continue to make this a priority to attract the best.   

  • Work From Home 
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
  • Retirement Plan (401k) 
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off 
  • Generous Paid Family Leave 
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
  • Training & Development 
  • Wellness Resources 

Pay Range: $150,000 – $250,000 USD

*Pay ranges are a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MEMX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  

Diversity Inclusion Statement

At MEMX, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and success. We welcome and celebrate individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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MEMX

MEMX Group

MEMX Group is a technology-driven exchange operator serving the global investment community. It offers a simpler, more cost-effective, and transparent way to access liquidity through its MEMX Equities, MEMX Options and MX2 Options exchanges, as well as by licensing and operating MEMX technology for clients. The total number of markets operated by MEMX Group is now six. Founded in 2019 by a diverse group of financial firms, MEMX Group’s mission is to create healthy competition and advocate for market structure reform that results in more efficient and sensible trading experiences for all investors.

Private companySeries DIn the news
Founded2019
HQRemote First, United States
Size
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
51–200 employees
IndustryCapital Markets
Funding
  • Series D · Mar 1, 2023
Investors
CTC Venture CapitalJane Street CapitalManikay PartnersFlow TradersJP Morgan
News
  • MEMX's MX2 options exchange builds share ahead of BOX combination
  • MX2 Gains Momentum as MEMX’s Second Options Exchange Sets Volume Record

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