Principal Engineer - Java

About BIDS Trading

BIDS Trading is an institutional network and broker/dealer that provides software to help asset managers trade large blocks of liquidity. BIDS Trading operates one of the world’s largest equity block trading systems across the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, and Japan.

Our flagship trading workstation, BIDS Trader, delivers block trading opportunities to hundreds of the world’s largest asset managers.

About The Role

We are seeking a product-focused Principal Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our buy-side product offerings. The right candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to optimize existing product capabilities and partner with our business strategy experts to create new products, unlocking business opportunities.

This role includes crafting a forward-looking roadmap for BIDS Trader, as well as delivering on that vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Ownership: Take full ownership of the product roadmap for BIDS Trader, working closely with global business and technical teams to define and prioritize features.

• Customer Focus: Engage with custom-facing teams, and directly with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and translate it into actionable product improvements.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics to inform product decisions, measure performance, and optimize user experience.

• Collaborative Approach: Work with multiple engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions, and to respond to production problems.

• Technical Excellence: Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code. Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

• Business Impact: Drive projects that significantly move the needle on key business metrics.

 Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on product development, and user experience (UX) design.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in modern browser-based languages (e.g. Typescript), frameworks (eg. React), and tools.

• Product Mindset: Demonstrated experience in owning and driving product roadmaps, with a keen understanding of customer needs and industry trends.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Leadership: Proven track record of leading projects and mentoring team members.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: The opportunity to work on products that make a real difference to our customers and business.

• Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.

• Collaborative Environment: A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work culture.

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package with performance-based bonuses.

Benefits 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  

• Flexible, hybrid work environment  

• 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  

• Paid Time Off 

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 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, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.   

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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.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more!  Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE. 

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