Lead Software Engineer, Clearing Engineering

Bullish

Base: $235,000 - $275,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
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10+ years front office trading experience
Expert java proficiency with gc optimization
Deep knowledge of derivatives and greeks
Bullish is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Clearing Engineering team, focused on building high-performance risk systems and scalable infrastructure within a regulated digital asset environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in front office trading systems and a strong understanding of risk management frameworks

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing mission-critical infrastructure for Bullish Clearing to mitigate systemic risk through automated default management.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in risk management frameworks including margining methodologies, stress testing, and real-time Mark-to-Market valuation.
  • Bullish seeks engineers who treat development as a craft, prioritizing technical excellence and ownership from concept to deployment within a regulated environment.

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Bullish is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Clearing Engineering team, focused on building high-performance risk systems and scalable infrastructure within a regulated digital asset environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in front office trading systems and a strong understanding of risk management frameworks.

Salary

Base: $235,000 - $275,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual target bonus plus performance incentives; Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years front office trading experience
  • Expert Java proficiency with GC optimization
  • Deep knowledge of derivatives and Greeks
  • Experience with Aeron and Kafka middleware
  • Risk management frameworks like SPAN and VaR

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency with cloud ecosystems AWS GCP
  • Knowledge of FIX and FIXML protocols
  • Familiarity with big data management tools
  • Experience with BI visualization tools
  • Ability to use LLMs for development acceleration

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years engineering experience at regulated financial institution
  • Expert-level Java skills with performance tuning background
  • Solid understanding of Options, Futures, and Greeks

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