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The Role
As a Software Engineer II, you will collaborate on back office processes, create applications for operations and finance, own key initiatives, and troubleshoot production issues.
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WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Engineer II a regular day could include working closely with PEAK6's Finance and Operations team on the systems that power our trading behind the scenes, including PnL reporting, positions, and clearing firm reconciliations. It would also include working collaboratively with other engineers on the team to build out the future of PEAK6's Finance and Operations software. Additionally, Software Engineers regularly work across teams (engineering, operations and trading) to ensure that their solutions integrate seamlessly to support a great experience for operators in a live trading environment.
What you'll do all day:
We're looking for someone who has:
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OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Engineer II a regular day could include working closely with PEAK6's Finance and Operations team on the systems that power our trading behind the scenes, including PnL reporting, positions, and clearing firm reconciliations. It would also include working collaboratively with other engineers on the team to build out the future of PEAK6's Finance and Operations software. Additionally, Software Engineers regularly work across teams (engineering, operations and trading) to ensure that their solutions integrate seamlessly to support a great experience for operators in a live trading environment.
What you'll do all day:
- Collaborating with operations, finance and technology teams on back office processes, creating applications for both end-users as well as more robust automation to ensure firm position and PnL are correct before the trading day and throughout.
- Owning execution of key initiatives that align with strategic business plans for the operations space.
- Contribute to the full product development lifecycle of critical tools that enable assignments, reconciliation, etc, and firm position visibility.
- Ensuring quality and correctness of applications through understanding the applications and how they are used by operations and finance.
- Monitoring applications in production for performance and effectiveness, always looking for areas to improve existing workflows.
- Troubleshooting production issues quickly and efficiently.
We're looking for someone who has:
- 2+ years of software engineering experience
- Java and Python are a strong plus
- A willingness to learn new languages, frameworks, and development techniques (be willing to learn Java, Airflow, Kubernetes, Kafka)
- A learning mindset
- Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Linux platform.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic and self-directed environment
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related.
- Trading or finance industry experience is preferred but not required.
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OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of software engineering experience
- Java and Python
- Willingness to learn new languages and frameworks
- Familiarity with Linux platform
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related
What the Team is Saying
Devin Blizniak
Product Manager, PEAK6 Capital Management
Isaac Stern
Trader, PEAK6 Capital Management
Chuck Long
Head of Revenue, Zogo
Courtney Schroeder
Human Resources Project Manager
Paul Whalen
Staff Software Engineer, PEAK6 Capital Management
Erik Heinz
Director, Technology Services
PEAK6 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside mental‑health resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Plan options such as PPO/HSA indicate a comprehensive healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is explicitly highlighted as “robust.” This points to meaningful employer-supported retirement savings as part of the core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes “generous PTO,” paid holidays, and two paid volunteer days, with an eight‑week sabbatical available after long tenure. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance further expand the leave portfolio.
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The Company
What We Do
PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm. Here, we build and invest in businesses that span from finance and insurance to esports and education — and we're always seeking new opportunities. We're not defined by one industry or market. We activate "what is" into "what ought to be" through world-class technology, operational excellence, and purposeful design. We're in the business of doing, creating, and building the world with innovation and democratization in mind. Our team of opportunistic thinkers are generating new ideas while constantly improving, refining, and activating past ones. At PEAK6, it's not just our investments that make use great, but our people that make us valuable.
Why Work With Us
Ordinary doesn't apply here. We look for people who aren’t afraid to take chances, who bet on themselves and do it with confidence. People that dream up big ideas and ways to execute them. Epic storytellers, nimble problem solvers, imaginative entrepreneurs, and change-makers are all welcome.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Typical time on-site:
3 days a week
