Software Engineer - Markets at Electronx in Chicago, IL | USD140,000-185,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

trading systems

test tools

monitoring

infrastructure integration

data engineering

core platform

Design and implement robust electronic trading systems with a focus on reliability, performance and automation
Develop and maintain testing and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and accuracy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components
Build systems for recording, cataloging, analyzing, transforming and publishing market and trading data
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members
Develop and maintain core platform and systems, the main exchange, clearinghouse, APIs, connectivity solutions and tooling

Requirements

fix

go

python

c++

rust

bachelor's

1+ years experience in electronic trading with market facing role
Experience with FIX and other market connectivity and order entry protocols
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred
Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Python, C++ or Rust
4+ years professional engineering experience
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, database technologies and analysis techniques
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and apply problem-solving and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with algorithmic trading principles and execution strategies

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule with 3+ days/week in office in Chicago
Supplemental health and disability insurance
Unlimited vacation
Health, vision and dental insurance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Fueled by $25M in seed and strategic funding led by Innovation Endeavors, Systemiq, Shell and Equinor.
Typical engagements include designing intraday contracts in ERCOT and other regional markets.
Specializes in granular energy trading, clean‑energy risk management, and power‑asset monetization.
Unusual fact: It allows retail traders and small generators to access electricity derivatives once dominated by big utilities.

Culture + Values

Creating a new electricity market designed to enable precision risk management, volatility hedging opportunities, and the monetization of power assets for all energy market participants.
Offering highly accessible trading without brokers or high capital requirements via web-based applications, third-party platforms, or API.
Building U.S.-regulated financial infrastructure to support increased investment in clean energy development.
Delivering small-sized, short-duration products (hourly bounded futures & binary options) to smooth financial risk in a volatile grid environment.

Environment + Sustainability

Accelerating the U.S. grid transition to renewable sources via an electricity derivatives exchange
Enabled granular intraday futures and binary options to help wind, solar and battery operators hedge against intermittency and hourly price swings
Plans to launch in ERCOT and expand to additional regional markets to integrate renewables more effectively
Platform facilitates cleaner energy adoption by smoothing price volatility, enhancing renewables’ business case

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender diversity metrics found
No gender‑related statistics or specific inclusion goals available from company website or LinkedIn

Articles

Electricity Derivatives Exchange ElectronX Secures $15M Seed Investment

ElectronX Raises $10M in Strategic Funding

Wild Weather Is Roiling Electricity Prices. This Startup Is Looking to Help. (WSJ)

Software Engineer - Markets

Electronx

Software Engineer - Markets

Electronx

Description

trading systems

test tools

monitoring

infrastructure integration

data engineering

core platform

Requirements

fix

go

python

c++

rust

bachelor's

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

trading systems

test tools

monitoring

infrastructure integration

data engineering

core platform

Requirements

fix

go

python

c++

rust

bachelor's

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

$25M funding

Seed and Strategic Funding

The company secured significant investment from leading firms to support its growth and development.

Hourly futures

CFTC-regulated derivatives

They developed highly specific financial instruments to address immediate market challenges for energy grid operators.

$25M funding

Total Funding Raised

The company raised $25 million in seed and strategic funding to scale its clean-energy-focused market solutions.