Job Description:
Building trusted markets — powered by our people
At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe deliverscutting-edgetrading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
We’rebuilding meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trustwe’veearned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursuethemand bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provideemployeesa safe space to network, shareideasand create opportunities.
Location: - Chicago office - Hybrid
Building trusted markets — powered by our people
At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We providethe financialinfrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe deliverscutting-edgetrading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
We’rebuilding meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trustwe’veearned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursuethemand bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provideemployees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
Location Overview
Cboe HQislocated inthe historic Old Post Officedistrict,it’s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces withhigh ceilingsand large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of thecityskyline and the Chicago River.
With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants,afitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.
About Cboe
Cboe is one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors around the world.
What We Do
Our Software Engineers design, develop, deploy, and support high-performance market surveillance systems that monitor trading activity across multiple global markets. We process massive datasets from equities, options, and futures exchanges in the U.S. and Europe. Our platforms are engineered to analyze billions of events per day, ensuring scalability and resilience as data volumes grow. Our mission is to deliver actionable insights that empower analysts to maintain fair, orderly, and compliant market operations. As a team, we value analytical thinking, humility, and continuous learning while solving complex challenges.
Job Summary
We are seeking a software engineer to design and build high-performance, distributed systems that process and analyze massive streams of trading data for regulatory surveillance. This role involves developing scalable data pipelines, implementing complex rules engines, and optimizing relational and Snowflake databases for large-scale workloads. You will work with technologies such as Java, Python, Snowflake, and Linux. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and experience building systems that handle billions of events daily in low-latency environments.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with end-users to gather and refine functional requirements for complex, data-driven systems.
- Produce detailed project documentation, including architecture diagrams, functional specifications, technical designs, and test plans.
- Design, develop, test, and implement scalable data processing pipelines, rules engines, and database solutions leveraging Snowflake and relational databases.
- Optimize system performance for large-scale, low-latency workloads handling billions of events daily.
- Work closely with infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain applications on Linux-based environments.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for new application development, troubleshooting, and system enhancements.
- Take ownership of projects as individual contributor, adapting to dynamic requirements.
- Research emerging technologies, tools, and design patterns to improve scalability, resilience, and performance.
- Provide ongoing application support and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in a 24/7 production on-call rotation to ensure system reliability and uptime.
- Participate in recruitment process as and when required for new engineering hires
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
- 2+ years of software engineering experience in high-performance or distributed systems
- Strong proficiency in Java and/or Python for backend development
- Experience with Linux environments and at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Shell)
- Hands-on experience with SQL and Snowflake for large-scale data processing
- Familiarity with streaming and big data technologies such as Apache Kafka a plus
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques
- Ability to design and implement scalable, low-latency systems handling billions of events daily
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Experience in finance, trading, exchange, or related fields is a plus
Location
- Chicago, IL or Lenexa, KS (hybrid)
Benefits and Perksof working for Cboe Global Markets
We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial,personaland social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay area givenat any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
- Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sickdaysand annual community service days
- Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
- 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% matchimmediatelyupon hire
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
- Employee referral bonus program
- Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Some of our associates’ favorite benefits andperksinclude:
- Complimentary lunch,snacksand coffee in any Cboe office
- Paid Tuitionassistanceand education opportunities
- Generous charitable giving company match
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
- On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
More About CboeGlobal Markets
We’rereimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one.We’reinvesting deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.
We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion.We’rean engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.
Learn more about life at Cboe onour websiteandLinkedIn.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We'reproud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, orVeteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $97,750-$120,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:
US Geographic Differentials:
- 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA
- 115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA
- 120%: Boston MA, Washington DC
Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.
Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.
