Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Execution Algo Engineer, Execution Technology - Java

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Build and evolve our Execution Algorithm and business automation suite — from concept to production
  • Partner with senior engineers to design high-performance trading algorithms and distributed system components
  • Raise the bar through rigorous design and code reviews
  • Optimize relentlessly — improving efficiency, scalability, and stability across our systems
  • Bridge the gap between technology and the business, collaborating directly with traders, portfolio managers, and risk teams

What We're Looking For

  • Required:
    • 2+ years of hands-on experience building Execution Trading Algorithms
    • 5+ years building financial or trading systems in Java
    • Deep expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming, including lock-free algorithms
    • Experience designing and developing distributed systems
    • Solid understanding of centralized risk management
    • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (planning, code generation, testing)
    • Strong communicator — equally comfortable in a whiteboard session or a stakeholder meeting
    • Energized, not intimidated, by a fast-paced environment
  • Nice to Have:
    • Proficiency in C#, C++, or React
    • Experience with low-latency programming techniques

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