Simplex Trading

HQ
Chicago
120 Total Employees
51 Product + Tech Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What's It Like to Work at Simplex Trading?

Updated on October 06, 2026

Simplex Trading Employee Reviews

Simplex is the perfect fit because of its streamlined, tech-first culture. I get to focus on what matters most without jumping through hoops.
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Jonathan
Jonathan
Nothing ever feels stagnant here, and the freedom to explore and tackle new challenges as I see fit keeps me engaged each day.
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Joe
Joe
Simplex has a great vibe: incredibly intelligent people solving some of the market's most complex issues in a collaborative environment. I also love the top tier office space!
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Ben
Ben
I have a lot of free space to solve problems and devise solutions in a way that aligns with my own style and perspective
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Paul
Paul
As a developer at Simplex, I get to dedicate most of my time to tackling interesting projects involving writing and debugging code. I value the company's efforts to keep meetings to a minimum, which greatly boosts our productivity levels.
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Daniel
Daniel
Never in my career have I been more excited to come to work and help make myself, our team and the organization better. I feel recognized and rewarded for my contributions and that empowers me to strive for even greater heights.
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Kevin
Kevin

What People Are Saying About Simplex Trading

  • Autonomy: Feedback suggests people have substantial freedom to develop strategies, make decisions, and take ownership in a flat, low‑bureaucracy environment. Built In and role descriptions also emphasize high ownership and quick iteration.
  • Team Support: Colleagues are often seen as smart, humble, and collaborative, with traders and technologists working closely together in an in‑person setup. This integrated model is highlighted as a core part of how work gets done.
  • Benefits & Perks: Company materials highlight free employee medical coverage, dental/vision, 401(k) match, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, charity matching, and daily meal stipends. Public profiles also describe stocked kitchens, social events, and wellness programs.

Simplex Trading's Awards

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Simplex Trading's Benefits

Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees

Provides modern technology across teams

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Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Promotes a strong in-person office culture

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Allows work from home occasionally