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Director, Trading Engineering (Technical/IC Role)
Fidelity Investments - Jersey City, NJ
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Director, Trading Engineering for Crypto Trading is responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions in an agile environment. This hands-on role involves designing and implementing technology solutions for Fidelity Digital Assets, focusing on high-performance algorithms for trading. The position requires collaboration with business partners and stakeholders, ensuring that software meets both functional and non-functional requirements while guiding junior team members and contributing to innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions in an agile environment.
- Engage with partners and stakeholders for design and release support.
- Design and implement technology solutions for the Fidelity Digital Assets business.
- Contribute to business-critical initiatives with business partners.
- Demonstrate software engineering excellence through continuous integration and deployment.
- Keep current with IT frameworks and technologies to improve productivity.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and large cross-functional teams.
- Write code for product features and set technical direction for software developers.
Requirements
- 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 technologies like 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 working knowledge of relational and time series databases.
- Experience with designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers, and resilient messaging services.
- Understanding of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments.
- Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments.
- Leadership and mentorship capabilities across small, agile teams.
- Solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Interest in and experience with cryptocurrencies.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies or iterative development processes.
- Knowledge of Acceptance test-driven development.
- Ability to take ownership and coach team members.
- Experience in Capital markets or Crypto Currency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support.
- Market-leading retirement plans.
- Generous paid time off and parental leave.
- Charitable giving employee match program.
- Educational assistance including student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
