Senior Software Engineer (Java/Linux)

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 providethe financialinfrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe deliverscutting-edgetrading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. 

We’rebuilding meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trustwe’veearned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursuethemand 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 toprovideemployeesa safe space to network, shareideasand create opportunities.  

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Location Overview

Cboe HQislocated inthe historic Old Post Officedistrict,it’s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces withhigh ceilingsand large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of thecityskyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants,afitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

Role Overview

Cboe's Index Platform team is looking for a software engineer who strives to build highly scalable, performant and robust systems. The mission of our technology team is to disrupt the status quo with a relentless focus on product innovation that transforms new ideas into tradable realities. We're looking for an experienced software engineer who likes to solve tough problems and has a desire to explore and leverage new technologies.

Collaborating with other talented developers, you will be working on a modern technology stack to engineer real-time index calculation and market data systems that service global markets. We own some of the largest financial data sets in the world and are looking for programmers that enjoy tackling the challenges that come with real-time streaming data and large historical databases.

This engineer will be responsible for expanding our global index brand by adding not only functionality but operational solutions to an ever-growing competitive market of indices. The right candidate will be excited by the prospect of optimizing our company's data architecture to support our next generation of products and data initiatives.

We care deeply about system reliability, testability, recoverability, fault tolerance, throughput, and latency. We measure times in microseconds, sometimes even nanoseconds. Our engineers have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering. We are analytical thinkers. If it's broken, we fix it. If it needs refactoring, we refactor it. If it's hard to test, we make testable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and extend index calculation and reference data software functionality
• Write high quality testable code with performance in mind
• Maintain highly available systems
• Design modern applications that are scalable and maintainable
• Distill complex requirements into manageable features / tasks
• Implement automated unit and integration tests
• Help with production operations and ensure features are correctly implemented in certification and production environments
• Efficiently gather and store information into databases for audit and statistics
• Participate in business requirements gatherings, system design, and software architecture
• Participate in peer code reviews
• Plan team sprints and participate in periodic team meetings
• Help refine existing practices and technology to improve our process
• Collaborate across all business lines to provide accurate and efficient time to market
• Analyze and recommend technologies and tools to improve efficiency and quality of the development process
  

Required Skills & Technologies

• Strong Java/Spring/Kafka development experience
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge
• Strong understanding of ETL techniques and data pipeline architecture
• Working Linux and Windows knowledge
• Ability to implement features with necessary performance and/or scaling characteristics
• Competent with version control tools
• Experience in full project lifecycle development and the use of JIRA and other collaboration tools
  

The ideal candidate has

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer in financial markets or similar
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• The ability to understand, code and decode index calculations a plus
• Working domain knowledge of financial securities and derivatives products
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a dynamic environment, quickly pick up new skills and adapt to changing business needs
• Team player with strong communication, collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed, self-motivated

Benefits and Perksof working for Cboe Global Markets

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial,personaland social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay area givenatany organization. Still, you shouldknowwe offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement 

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sickdaysand 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% matchimmediatelyupon hire 

• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan  

• Tax Savings Accounts for health,dependentand transportation 

• Employee referral bonus program  

• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities  

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits andperksinclude: 

• Complimentary lunch,snacksand coffee in any Cboe office 

• Paid Tuitionassistanceand education opportunities 

• Generous charitable giving company match 

• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits  

• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers 

• Paid Time Off

More About CboeGlobal Markets

We’rereimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one.We’reinvesting 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’rean 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 onour websiteandLinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We'reproud to be an equal opportunity employer do 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, orveteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.  

This 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 $126,225-$163,350, 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.