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Software Support Engineer

Topstep
Location
United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Trading Platform
Salary
$120,000 - $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3 to 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in production systems
  • Fluency in C# / .NET for back-end services
  • Working proficiency in React (TypeScript preferred) for front-end work
  • Strong debugging instincts in distributed systems
  • Foundational SQL knowledge with hands-on development experience
  • Hands-on experience with an observability or logging stack
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with financial markets, futures trading, or trading platforms
  • Familiarity with AWS (EKS, RDS, etc.)
  • Prior on-call / incident response experience
  • Experience writing internal tools or admin surfaces in a high-stakes operational environment
  • Experience using AI tools to accelerate engineering work
What the job really is

The Software Support Engineer for the Trading Platform is responsible for resolving trader-impacting issues by reproducing them, diagnosing them in code, and implementing permanent fixes. This role involves writing production code, building internal tools, leading investigations into complex issues, and improving observability within the platform. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure effective incident response and enhance the overall support process.

Benefits
  • Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave
  • Paid time off is front-loaded
  • Competitive 401(k) matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
  • Bonus for taking 5 consecutive vacation days
  • Employee referral bonuses
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of a team size or structure
  • The role involves on-call responsibilities which may require availability outside of regular hours
  • The salary range is provided but may vary based on geographic region and experience
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