Trading Systems Engineer , QIS

Application Deadline: 06/25/2026 Address: 151 W 42nd Street Job Family Group: Capital Mrkts Sales & Service Global Markets Engineering collaborates directly with Sales, Trading and Technology colleagues to build and improve sales and trading capabilities and to streamline and automate trading processes. This specific role is to develop and support new trading and analytic capabilities for the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) trading desk. Responsibilities In conjunction with colleagues from Sales, Trading and GME, identify opportunities to improve trading processes and analytics; Communicate directly with stakeholders to understand requirements; Participate in strategic architectural and design decisions; Application development of trading systems and analytical tools in an agile/rapid release environment including backend services, interfaces to upstream and downstream systems, and user interfaces; Approximately 20% of time will be spent in analytics and support of deployed applications. Qualifications A post-secondary degree in a technical or quantitative field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; At least 3 years of experience in software development, ideally in trading technology; Strong software development skills including C++, C# and Python; Experience with Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) is preferred; Experience with DevOps tools and processes; databases, trading protocols and analytics is preferred; Familiarity with equities and/or equity derivatives trading is helpful; Strong communication skills including an ability work with a range of colleagues from technical professionals to sales and trading to senior management. Salary Base salary for this role is $260,000 USD. Pay type: Salaried. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Equal Employment Opportunity BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr