Execution Algo Engineer, Execution Technology - Java

Execution Algo Engineer, Execution Technology - Java

ChicagoNew York

Posted 60 Days Ago

With respect to NY, CA, and IL based applicants, the starting base pay range for this role is between USD 150000 and USD 225000 annually. The actual base pay is dependent upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, business needs and market demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus compensation and employee benefits.

Build the Algorithms That Move Markets

At Balyasny Asset Management (BAM), the Execution Technology team doesn't just support trading — we power it. We engineer millisecond-aware systems that form the backbone of the firm's trading infrastructure. At the heart of this infrastructure sit our benchmark Execution Algorithms — sophisticated, performance-driven strategies designed to meet the precise execution targets of our Portfolio Managers. By building and continuously refining these algorithms, we deliver best-in-class execution while enabling centralized, efficient risk management across the firm.

If you're passionate about solving hard problems, thrive in a high-performance engineering culture, and want your work to have real, measurable impact — this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

• Build and evolve our Execution Algorithm and business automation suite — from concept to production
• Partner with senior engineers to design high-performance trading algorithms and distributed system components
• Raise the bar through rigorous design and code reviews
• Optimize relentlessly — improving efficiency, scalability, and stability across our systems
• Bridge the gap between technology and the business, collaborating directly with traders, portfolio managers, and risk teams

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience building Execution Trading Algorithms
• 5+ years building financial or trading systems in Java
• Deep expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming, including lock-free algorithms
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems
• Solid understanding of centralized risk management
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (planning, code generation, testing)
• Strong communicator — equally comfortable in a whiteboard session or a stakeholder meeting
• Energized, not intimidated, by a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have:

• Proficiency in C#, C++, or React
• Experience with low-latency programming techniques