XR Trading
XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.
Job Function & Responsibilities
Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our production trading environment Develop automation tools to streamline operational processes, reducing overhead and enhancing efficiency Triage, prioritize and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues, ranging from low-level hardware to in-house software applications Work with development to improve the operational stability and functionality of existing and new trading systems Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework Understand and account for the needs of all stakeholders On call coverage in a team rotation Support other key initiatives as the business dictates Location
Employee must be a US citizen Work location in the US is generally flexible and subject to approval Education
Bachelor's or Associate degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering Required Experience & Skills
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Extremely proficient in Python development, including aspects of application requirements, design, implementation and deployment A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems Proficient in Linux Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively plan and prioritize Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and related protocols Can demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to quickly build trust with trading and technology Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting electronic trading systems Prior experience with Grafana or other data visualization tools Familiarity with Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket) Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server and Windows 11 Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices in operational environments Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!
Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.
Base Salary Range
$100,000 - $170,000 USD XR's Benefits Package
100% Employer-Paid
Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Health Savings Account $50,000 Life Insurance Policy Short-term Disability Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental Vision 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes Pre-tax Transit Benefits
$50 stipend for each month Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs Paid Time Off
Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave Continued Education
Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses Anniversary Program
5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice Other XR Perks
Option to Work Fully Remote Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch Access to Building Gym Regular Corporate Events Book Club XR Super Week
Job Function & Responsibilities
Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our production trading environment Develop automation tools to streamline operational processes, reducing overhead and enhancing efficiency Triage, prioritize and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues, ranging from low-level hardware to in-house software applications Work with development to improve the operational stability and functionality of existing and new trading systems Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework Understand and account for the needs of all stakeholders On call coverage in a team rotation Support other key initiatives as the business dictates Location
Employee must be a US citizen Work location in the US is generally flexible and subject to approval Education
Bachelor's or Associate degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering Required Experience & Skills
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Extremely proficient in Python development, including aspects of application requirements, design, implementation and deployment A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems Proficient in Linux Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively plan and prioritize Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and related protocols Can demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to quickly build trust with trading and technology Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting electronic trading systems Prior experience with Grafana or other data visualization tools Familiarity with Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket) Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server and Windows 11 Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices in operational environments Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!
Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.
Base Salary Range
$100,000 - $170,000 USD XR's Benefits Package
100% Employer-Paid
Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Health Savings Account $50,000 Life Insurance Policy Short-term Disability Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental Vision 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes Pre-tax Transit Benefits
$50 stipend for each month Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs Paid Time Off
Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave Continued Education
Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses Anniversary Program
5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice Other XR Perks
Option to Work Fully Remote Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch Access to Building Gym Regular Corporate Events Book Club XR Super Week