Sr Principal Software Engineer

Job Description:Building trusted markets — powered by our people At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.  We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.   To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model. Location Overview Cboe’s New York office is located in the heart of one of the world's most dynamic financial districts, offering employees an exciting, fast-paced environment at the forefront of global trading and finance. Situated in Manhattan, our office provides easy access to Wall Street, major financial institutions, and a network of innovative fintech companies. With a central location, Associates can enjoy excellent transportation options, as well as the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment that New York City is known for. Our office fosters a collaborative atmosphere with a high-energy vibe, giving employees the best of both worlds: the close-knit camaraderie of a focused team and the expansive opportunities of a global organization. Role OverviewThe Cboe FX and U.S. Treasuries Low Latency Engineering team is hiring a Senior Principal Software Engineer. This position entails building and maintaining reliable high-performance software applications that are part of the Cboe FX trading platform. This role must apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, mathematical analysis and problem solving. The Senior Principal Software Engineer will help set technical direction, mentor other engineers, and lead architecture decisions for the platform. This person will also serve as the primary escalation point for operational problems, leading root-cause analysis and driving resolution of critical production issues during on-call periods.Responsibilities:Code, test, debug, and document technical assignmentsTranslate business requirements into technical solutions, applying business and product knowledge to propose high-level technical and procedural approachesLead the architecture and design of complex, distributed, latency-sensitive trading systems, delivering high-quality, well-tested solutions and setting technical direction for the teamMentor and provide technical guidance to engineers, raising the bar for code quality, testing, and engineering practiceDrive cross-team technical decisions and influence the engineering roadmap in partnership with team leadershipDocument any relevant details in the wiki for a self-sustaining productEvaluate and champion adoption of emerging technologies and AI-powered tools throughout the software development lifecycle (coding, testing, code review, and documentation) to improve efficiency, quality, and engineering velocityJob Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.15+ years of experience in:Writing highly performant, well-tested, and elegant Java code, with recent, hands-on experience in a real-time trading environmentBuilding and maintaining multithreaded, distributed, real-time trading systemsDesigning highly distributed, fail-safe systemsStrong knowledge of data structures and algorithmsStrong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and work cross-functionally with staff in operations and salesAbility to optimize applications/systems for performanceDemonstrated experience leading technical design, architecture decisions, and mentoring other engineersSelf-directed, self-motivatedPreferrable to have 3-5 years’ experience with the following:Linux computing environment & some script languageNetwork debug & programmingPostgresSQL or other RDBMSData analysis using RGit or similar version control systemEnvironments running 24x7 applications with limited downtimeKnowledge of order handling and protocols such as FIX and market data processing and distributionFinance industry experience/knowledgeSmall company experienceBenefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer: Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement  Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days  Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services  2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire  Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan   Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation  Employee referral bonus program   Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities   Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:  Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office  Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities  Generous charitable giving company match  Paid parental leave and fertility benefits   On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers  More About Cboe Global Markets We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.   We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.  Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn. Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.   #LI-JHThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $255,000-$330,000, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs. Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE.​Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes. SummaryLocation: New York, NYType: Full time