Execution Algo Engineer, Execution Technology - Java

Location: Chicago, New YorkDepartment: TechnologyExperience Level: Experience ProfessionalsContact: Ashley RezinJob ID: REQ8015Build the Algorithms That Move MarketsAt Balyasny Asset Management (BAM), the Execution Technology team doesn't just support trading — we power it. We engineer millisecond-aware systems that form the backbone of the firm's trading infrastructure. At the heart of this infrastructure sit our benchmark Execution Algorithms — sophisticated, performance-driven strategies designed to meet the precise execution targets of our Portfolio Managers. By building and continuously refining these algorithms, we deliver best-in-class execution while enabling centralized, efficient risk management across the firm.If you're passionate about solving hard problems, thrive in a high-performance engineering culture, and want your work to have real, measurable impact — this is the role for you.What You'll DoBuild and evolve our Execution Algorithm and business automation suite — from concept to productionPartner with senior engineers to design high-performance trading algorithms and distributed system componentsRaise the bar through rigorous design and code reviewsOptimize relentlessly — improving efficiency, scalability, and stability across our systemsBridge the gap between technology and the business, collaborating directly with traders, portfolio managers, and risk teamsWhat We're Looking ForRequired:2+ years of hands-on experience building Execution Trading Algorithms5+ years building financial or trading systems in JavaDeep expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming, including lock-free algorithmsExperience designing and developing distributed systemsSolid understanding of centralized risk managementFamiliarity with AI-assisted development tools (planning, code generation, testing)Strong communicator — equally comfortable in a whiteboard session or a stakeholder meetingEnergized, not intimidated, by a fast-paced environmentNice to Have:Proficiency in C#, C++, or ReactExperience with low-latency programming techniques