Jump Trading · Prop trading · New York, Chicago · Senior · Posted 2026-07-24

<p class="wnfdnth _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Jump Trading is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incentivizing collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems. </p> <h4 class="wnfdnth _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">What You'll Do</h4> <p>As a Software Engineer, you'll work on a team of technologists building and improving the platforms and services that support the business. You'll partner with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to develop new tools, systems, and infrastructure. You'll collaborate with teammates to improve the scalability, reliability, and performance of production systems. By strengthening the core systems used across the organization, you'll have an outsized impact on engineering productivity as the company continues to grow.</p> <h4 class="wnfdnth _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u">Skills You’ll Need</h4> <ul class="wnfdnte"> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">At least 5+ years of professional experience with Python building large-scale distributed systems</p> </li> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Experience working on a Linux platform</p> </li> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Proven success working with large data sets or data-intensive applications</p> </li> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p> </li> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Intellectual curiosity</p> </li> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Self-directed and comfortable taking ownership of projects and responsibilities</p> </li> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering, or equivalent</p> </li> <li class="wnfdntd _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Reliable and predictable availability</p> </li> </ul> <p class="wnfdntt _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea"> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Benefits</span></strong></p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">  <span style="font-size: 12px;"> - Discretionary bonus eligibility</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - Paid vacation plus paid holidays</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - Retirement plan with employer match</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - Paid parental leave</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">   - Wellness Programs<br><br></span></span></div><div class="title">Annual Base Salary Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$200,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$250,000 USD</span></div></div></div>