Vice President, Software Engineering (Electronic Trading)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on160, Market Street, Teachers Village, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States
About the Team
Fidelity Wealth's Trade Management Engineering group builds world-class electronic trading solutions for Fidelity's Capital Markets division. As a high-performing, fast-paced technology team, we leverage cutting-edge tools to deliver low-latency, high-throughput trading platforms. Our work spans across internal and external teams to create seamless, end-to-end electronic trading workflows that power critical financial operations.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced software engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation trading systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building scalable, resilient, and high-performance trading infrastructure. You will collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in a mission-critical environment where your expertise directly impacts the stability and speed of our trading capabilities.
Hiring Process
- Application Review: Initial screening of qualifications and experience.
- Technical Deep Dive: Assessment of system design and architectural capabilities.
- Leadership & Culture Fit: Interviews focusing on team collaboration and mentorship style.
- Final Decision: Offer discussion and onboarding.
Equal Opportunity & Compliance
Fidelity is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, and numerous state laws. These regulations may restrict hiring or association with individuals with certain criminal histories. The application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Work location
Work model: On-site
160, Market Street, Teachers Village, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States
Newark, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleArchitect and develop distributed, event-driven electronic trading systems optimized for low latency and high throughput
- check_circleDesign and implement complex algorithmic trading systems for equities and options
- check_circleLead performance tuning and optimization efforts across the trading platform
- check_circleCollaborate with internal and external teams to deliver robust and resilient systems
- check_circleSupport production and non-production environments including off-hours or weekend support
- check_circleLead and mentor engineers while promoting engineering best practices
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent
- verified20+ years of hands-on software design and development experience in the electronic trading domain
- verified10+ years of technical leadership, managing a team, and mentoring software developers
- verifiedExperience in building algorithmic trading systems for equities and options
- verifiedExperience with equities and options market data
- verifiedSeries 57 and 24 license preferred
- verifiedExpertise in C/C++, Python, and Linux
- verifiedDeep experience with low latency messaging systems
- verifiedProficiency in KDB+ or other time-series databases
- verifiedStrong background in building scalable, distributed, asynchronous, and event-driven applications
Nice to Have
Series 57 and 24 license
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being supportcheck_circleMarket-leading retirement plancheck_circleGenerous paid time off and parental leavecheck_circleCharitable giving employee match programEducational assistance including student loan repayment
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Skills: C/C++, Python, Linux, Kafka, KDB+, Fix Protocol, Github Copilot, Github, Maven, Jenkins.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT, or equivalent.
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A Vice President, Software Engineering (Electronic Trading) at Fidelity Investments is responsible for the following: Architect and develop distributed, event-driven electronic trading systems optimized for low latency and high throughput; Design and implement complex algorithmic trading systems for equities and options; Lead performance tuning and optimization efforts across the trading platform; and Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver robust and resilient systems.
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Fidelity Investments is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent; 20+ years of hands-on software design and development experience in the electronic trading domain; 10+ years of technical leadership, managing a team, and mentoring software developers; Experience in building algorithmic trading systems for equities and options; Experience with equities and options market data; and Series 57 and 24 license preferred.
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Vice President, Software Engineering (Electronic Trading) at Fidelity Investments is based in 160, Market Street, Teachers Village, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Fidelity Investments has listed this Vice President, Software Engineering (Electronic Trading) role as on-site.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT, or equivalent.
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About Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, operates within the financial services industry with a core mission to enhance the financial well-being of its customers. The organization delivers outcomes for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, employers, wealth management firms, and institutional partners. Its operational strength is derived from a large-scale, diversified portfolio of financial services businesses designed to address the unique needs of a broad and expanding customer base.
As a privately held entity for 78 years, Fidelity manages significant assets under administration totaling $15.0 trillion, with discretionary assets reaching $5.9 trillion as of March 31, 2025. This substantial scale supports its ability to serve millions of clients globally. The company maintains a global workforce of more than 77,000 associates, with operations established across the United States, Ireland, and India. This extensive footprint allows Fidelity to provide consistent service and support to its international clientele while maintaining a focus on long-term growth and stability within the financial sector.
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