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MEMX

Software Engineer, Core Software Engineering

United States
Salary
$150,000 - $250,000
Level
Mid

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 7 March 2026.

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About the role

Description

MEMX is looking for a Software Engineer to join our core software development team. The Software Engineer will work on the design, development, and support of the MEMX Trading system software. This person will play a key role in serving our customers and our business by building new features for the US Equities and Options platform as well as providing secondary production support.

MEMX currently has a U.S. presence in these states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, & Utah.

*If you live outside of the above states, please list in your application and our team will evaluate.

What You'll Do

  • Full Software Development Life Cycle participation for MEMX Trading Platform
  • Low latency, high throughput, event-sourcing application development
  • Assist Market and Technical Operations to resolve production issues

Requirements

  • B.S. in Computer Science
  • 5+ years of Real-Time Server-Side JAVA software development experience
  • Low latency, High Volume, High Throughput Linux production system development/support Experience
  • Experience in the development of US Equities, Options, or Futures asset classes
  • Experience developing low latency trading systems
  • Strong professional and interpersonal skills including exceptional customer service, creative problem solving, and effective written and verbal communications,
  • Broad systems thinking – understands the connections and relationships across functions and entities for both internal and external constituencies
  • Ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to succeed as a self-starter in a dynamic, remote-first environment

Working experience in the following areas is a plus:

  • Clearing and Settlement/Back Office processes
  • Event Sourcing design pattern application development
  • Time Series Databases
  • TCP/IP UDP networking
  • FIX messaging
  • GIT/Gradle/Junit/Jira/Confluence/Jenkins/Wireshark

Benefits

At MEMX you will have the ability to work with a talented team of professionals who bring diversity of thought and background. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our company and the impact MEMX will have on our clients and the broader markets. We offer competitive employee benefits and perks and will continue to make this a priority to attract the best.

  • Work From Home
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Generous Paid Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Pay Range: $150,000 – $250,000 USD

*Pay ranges are a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

MEMX's standard text

Equal Opportunity Statement

MEMX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Diversity Inclusion Statement

At MEMX, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and success. We welcome and celebrate individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Gradle · JUnit · Jira

Rare in MEMX's other 8 open postings.

82% of this description is written for the role. The rest is MEMX's standard text, folded away below.

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The team: Software Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 3 open in Software Engineering. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in December: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

CI/CD (2 of 3), Git (2 of 3), Gradle (2 of 3), Java (2 of 3), Jira (2 of 3), JUnit (2 of 3), Linux (2 of 3)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on MEMX's own job board.

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