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Software Engineer- Equity Derivatives Trading Desk

Gelber Group
🇺🇸ChicagoMediorFull-time$100k–$150kPosted October 12, 2026

About the Role

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, side by side with experienced traders, quants, and other talented engineers.

  • 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

The 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, with a direct and meaningful impact on PnL. This position can either sit in our Chicago Headquarters office or remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of work experience working in C#, Java, 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

What You'll Get

  • $100k–$150k base salary
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program with discretionary employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverage; generous employer cost-sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement for Undergraduate and Graduate courses
  • 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
  • Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships)
  • Generous vacation time (23-day accrual in first full calendar year of employment; prorated accrual in initial year), paid holidays, and paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Weekly catered lunches and monthly continental breakfasts (Chicago Headquarters Only)
  • Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual company party
  • Enjoyable work environment including golf simulator
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
  • Casual, relaxed dress code