Independent Thinkers.

Superior Technology.

Global Reach.

Outstanding Results.

Company

We are a privately held proprietary trading firm specializing in providing liquidity to financial markets in the US and around the world. We combine the latest technology and robust risk management with a talented group of professional traders to employ a disciplined and adaptable approach to trading across a diverse range of asset classes on the leading exchanges throughout the world.

Culture

We are a team of extraordinary people who have created an environment that is directly correlated with our firm’s success. We share a vision guided by common principles - collaboration, communication, and innovation, which empower our entrepreneurial employees to think critically, share ideas, and solve problems. Our proven track record of long term stability, our flat organizational structure, and work life balance are all essential to supporting our culture and dynamic workplace.

Trading

We execute various trading strategies across listed derivatives and securities markets on numerous global exchanges. We use our own capital and do not answer to third party investors or clients. Through our passion for trading, we are committed to continually exploring new markets and generating new strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Technology

Our proprietary trading platform is built to respond to the needs of an ever-changing and competitive trading environment by providing speed, innovation, transparency, and accuracy. Our technology serves the needs that span from sophisticated algorithms to outright trading and gives us the ability to implement a vast array of complex strategies and provides us with the edge required to thrive in today's dynamic trading environment.

Open positions

Strategy Developer

Eagle Seven is always interested in meeting qualified candidates who are interested in becoming a member of our team. If you do not see an open role that fits your profile, please apply with our General Application

General Application

Strategy Developer - Chicago

Eagle Seven Technologies, LLC is seeking a Strategy Developer. The candidate should have a passion for finance and a strong sense of good software design. The role will provide the individual with exposure to traders, risk managers, as well as the ability to influence and direct the future of the trading desk. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have strong sense of ownership and be driven to provide technical and quantitative solutions to business problems.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Implement and optimize robust low-latency trading algorithms
Analyze performance of trading strategies over different markets and optimize strategies based on the analysis
Back test strategies and build predictive models using historical market data
Conceive, design, analyze, and measure electronic trading strategies
Acquire, clean, maintain, and analyze data sets to identify trends & patterns

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
2-4 years of directly related work experience within a trading firm
Strong background in C++ with demonstrated experience using C++11/C++14
Demonstrated expertise with both Windows and Linux platforms
Ability to translate trading strategy ideas into production
Fundamental knowledge of data structures and containers
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to identify potential road blocks and plan around them

Eagle Seven offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees.

Medical PPO and HMO coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
Company Contributions to a Health Savings Account (with enrollment into a High Deductible Health Plan)
Dental coverage through Principal
Vision coverage through VSP
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax Transit Benefits
Complimentary Lunch and Beverages

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Address

550 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1400

Chicago, Illinois 60661

Phone Number

312.801.8500

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