3+ years of experience in a trading environment focusing on backend processes and UIs
Degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and related frameworks
Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams with algorithmic developers and traders
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures and clean code practices
Responsibilities
Design and build real-time UIs for visualizing market activity and trading operations
Develop and maintain internal tools and dashboards for actionable insights from live data
Collaborate with traders and quant researchers to translate workflows into software solutions
Identify automation opportunities to enhance existing systems across the trading lifecycle
Take end-to-end ownership of projects from design to long-term maintenance
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums fully covered
401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks
Commuter benefits
Monthly happy hours and annual team events
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
Design and build real-time UIs that present coherent visualizations of market activity, system performance, and trading operations, giving traders intuitive control over complex systems
Develop and maintain internal tooling and dashboards that surface actionable insights from live financial and operational data.
Collaborate closely with traders, quant researchers, and algo developers to understand workflows and translate them into reliable software solutions
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve existing systems across the trading lifecycle
Take end-to-end ownership of projects, driving them from initial scoping and design through implementation, deployment, and long-term maintenance
Qualifications and skills:
3+ years of experience in a trading environment focusing on building backend processes and UIs
Degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and related frameworks, with a track record of building and shipping production-grade full stack applications
Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, particularly alongside algorithmic developers and traders
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals - data structures, algorithms, system design, and clean code practices
Why Edgehog:
Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
Tight feedback loops: Monthly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community
Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm
401(k) with a 4% company match
Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks
Commuter benefits
Monthly happy hours and annual team events
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.
The base salary for this role is 125,000 - 175,000 USD per year
