PIXIE
Algo Trading Engineer
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This role is for an Algo Trading Engineer with a contract length of "unknown" and a pay rate of "unknown." It requires 8+ years in software development, 4+ years in trading models, proficiency in C#/.NET, and a STEM degree. Onsite work is required 3 days/week.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
February 12, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Houston, TX
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Mathematics #Data Strategy #Strategy #Scala #Computer Science #.Net #Cloud #Monitoring #Code Reviews #C# #Agile
Role description
Onsite - 3 Days/ week
We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to work with the Algorithmic Trading team in developing high-performance, low-latency trading algorithms. The role involves designing, building, and productionizing models, integrating market data feeds, and collaborating closely with traders, quants, and analysts to deliver scalable, robust trading solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, optimize, and maintain algorithmic trading systems.
• Translate trader requirements into software products and prototypes.
• Productionize quantitative models with monitoring, backtesting, and validation.
• Contribute to system architecture, code reviews, and technical mentorship of junior team members.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, agile practices, and robust software engineering principles.
Required Skills & Experience
• 8+ years in software development, with 4+ years productionizing trading models.
• Proficient in C#/.NET, multithreading, low-latency and asynchronous applications.
• Knowledge of market microstructure, front-office algo trading, orderbooks, and exchange APIs.
• Experience with backtesting, walk-forward optimization, and modular trading system design.
• STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related).
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
• Cloud platform experience, ETRM systems, or energy trading knowledge (power, gas).
• Experience with autoTRADER, Trayport, or other trading platforms.
• UI development (Blazor) and data strategy/governance knowledge.
Onsite - 3 Days/ week
We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to work with the Algorithmic Trading team in developing high-performance, low-latency trading algorithms. The role involves designing, building, and productionizing models, integrating market data feeds, and collaborating closely with traders, quants, and analysts to deliver scalable, robust trading solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, optimize, and maintain algorithmic trading systems.
• Translate trader requirements into software products and prototypes.
• Productionize quantitative models with monitoring, backtesting, and validation.
• Contribute to system architecture, code reviews, and technical mentorship of junior team members.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, agile practices, and robust software engineering principles.
Required Skills & Experience
• 8+ years in software development, with 4+ years productionizing trading models.
• Proficient in C#/.NET, multithreading, low-latency and asynchronous applications.
• Knowledge of market microstructure, front-office algo trading, orderbooks, and exchange APIs.
• Experience with backtesting, walk-forward optimization, and modular trading system design.
• STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related).
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
• Cloud platform experience, ETRM systems, or energy trading knowledge (power, gas).
• Experience with autoTRADER, Trayport, or other trading platforms.
• UI development (Blazor) and data strategy/governance knowledge.
