We are currently sourcing for a Director, Trading Engineering for Crypto Trading to work in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The Role
The Director, Trading Engineering will be working in development and delivery of high quality, timely and maintainable software solutions in an agile environment which meet functional and non-functional business requirements. This role will involve partner & stakeholder engagement, design and release support. This is a hands on, individual contributor role.
Designing and implementing technology solutions for the Fidelity Digital Assets℠ business
High Performance algorithms for trading / crypto trading
Working closely with our business partners to contribute to business-critical initiatives
Demonstrate software engineering excellence through continuous integration, continuous deployment
Keeps current with IT blueprint, frameworks and technologies that would benefit us and improve our productivity; guides junior team members on technology
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders/large cross functional teams as part of work delivery
Follows practices and contribute towards innovative solutions to increase productivity
This is a hands-on role where you will write code for product features
Set technical direction for software developers by concluding design with other tech leads and architecture
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
At least 12 years of software engineering experience
Strong background in designing and developing low latency trading systems
Knowledge of WebSocket and FIX protocols
Experience in building matching engine, OMS/EMS or exchange-connectivity platform
Experience using kernel bypass e.g., Solarflare OpenOnLoad
Extensive experience with modern Java using zero GC pattern
Highly proficient in ultra-low latency design patterns and optimizing trading systems
Hands on experience with low latency messaging products, such as Aeron, Solace or 29West
Proficient in SQL and a working knowledge of relational and time series databases
Experience with designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services
An understanding of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments
Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments
Can provide leadership and mentorship across small, agile teams in a very collaborative environment where your ideas are welcome
Solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills
An interest in and experience with cryptocurrencies and a passion for keeping up to date in the space
Have the drive and ability to deliver software with a high degree of automation
Proficient with version control systems and can handle development for multiple releases in parallel
Have the spirit and willingness to contribute to org level innovation
Have a learning mindset and is able to demonstrate versatility in addition to your specialization
Should have the ability to work effectively with both partners and project team members
Have Knowledge of Agile methodologies or iterative development processes
Have Knowledge of Acceptance test-driven development a plus.
Have Ability to take ownership
Coach team members and take accountability for the deliverables
Excellent collaboration and Interpersonal skills
Great attitude, being a mentor, team player and effective contributor
You have Focus on productivity
Experience in Capital markets or Crypto Currency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading
The Team
Fidelity Digital Assets℠ , a Fidelity Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade platform for storing, trading and servicing digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Fidelity Digital Assets℠ adopts an entrepreneurial culture and startup approach while serving as one of the most innovative business units within Fidelity Investments. Our global, diverse team of hundreds of forward-thinking professionals lead with agility and creativity to build solutions that bridge the gap between traditional institutional investors and their exposure to digital assets. The firm’s tenure and experience across multiple business lines present our employees with unprecedented access to knowledge, technology, and resources that help our team reshape the future of finance.
As a senior level engineer you will be an integral part of the Trading Team. You’ll get the opportunity to develop your skills, collaborate across Fidelity teams and continue to learn in a fun, collaborative, iterative, and rapidly changing environment. This is a hands-on role where you will write code for product features. It is a great opportunity to build secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based services utilizing modern software development practices. You will get the opportunity to develop your skills, collaborate across Fidelity teams and continue to learn in a fun, collaborative, iterative, and rapidly changing environment.
The Fidelity Digital Asset Trading Team is responsible for platform services and APIs that manage trading of crypto currency. Platform contains a crossing engine and a smart router that would connect and send client orders to other exchanges and liquidity providers. In addition to aggregating market data and routing orders the platform also includes multiple internal/external facing user interfaces and API and services to support the platform.
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The base salary range for this position is $103,000-$218,000 per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Certifications:Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.
Join Us
At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.
Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.