Engineering Manager at MarketAxess

At MarketAxess, we are on a mission to modernize the financial landscape. We are transforming one of the world's largest markets by shifting from traditional, phone-based trading to a sophisticated electronic marketplace. By making fixed-income trading more accessible, we are driving greater transparency, efficiency, and competition across the industry. Our platform is currently trusted by over 2,000 clients globally, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us continue this journey of innovation.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will lead the development of our next-generation Trading Workstation. You will be responsible for architecting and operating highly scalable, fault-tolerant trading systems while mentoring a talented team of engineers. This position is perfect for a polyglot technologist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to solve complex problems within the financial markets sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical vision and strategy while acting as the primary owner for the solutions your team delivers.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and design to testing and production support, ensuring high productivity and reliability.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative innovation.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates who possess a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership experience. Key qualifications include:

• At least 10 years of progressive software engineering experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a people management role.
• Hands-on proficiency with TypeScript, GraphQL, Kafka, and Node.js, with Java experience considered a plus.
• Proven background in designing and scaling real-time, event-driven, and distributed systems within the financial or trading industry.
• Expertise in cloud-native development using AWS, GCP, or Azure, alongside containerization tools like Kubernetes.
• A solid understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, and observability practices.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Location

This position is based in the United States and operates on a hybrid work schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $200,000 USD to $260,000 USD. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Hybrid work flexibility and remote work options.
• Competitive paid time off.
• 401k retirement plan with employer matching.
• Equity compensation opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and stipends.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing professional development.