This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

About your team:

The Compliance Surveillance group is looking for a Senior Python Software Engineer to develop highly automated and scalable processes that scan order activity and trades to detect potential market manipulation and money laundering, in addition to other regulatory/criminal violations. We currently process more than 1 billion order events and 5 million trades per day for over 3.5 million client accounts. As a member of the group, you will implement, optimize, and scale our processes to handle new requirements and our anticipated large growth in client activity.

 What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

Creation, optimization, and extension of trade surveillance processes Building infrastructure services to support our market surveillance system Participating in code reviews via a Git/Gerrit workflow Take ownership of internal user issues reported and see problems through to resolution

 Which skills are required:

5+ years of professional software engineering experience in Python, C++ or Java 3+ years of professional experience in Python as a primary language (non-scripting) Extensive experience in Pandas or NumPy 1-3 years of professional experience with Linux operating systems Thorough understanding of databases and SQL Experience with large Python codebases Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, or a related area High attention to detail

 

Good to Have:

Experience with data engineering or ETL pipelines Knowledge of finance Knowledge of C++ or Java Masters/PhD

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision. Superb analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Company Benefits & Perks Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium. Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams Education reimbursement and learning opportunities Modern offices with multi-monitor setups