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Engineering Manager, Trading Platform

Topstep
Location
United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Trading Platform
Salary
$190,000 - $230,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including production systems, integrations, and operations
  • 2+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring and coaching engineers
  • A track record of delivering complex technical work at quality
  • Experience leading teams that own production systems
  • Technical credibility to guide architecture and trade-off decisions for backend and distributed systems
  • Hands-on background with .NET/C# and distributed systems
Nice to have
  • Experience in trading, fintech, or regulated financial environments
  • Experience with high-availability, low-latency, or real-time systems
  • Familiarity with microservices and real-time messaging
  • Experience with cloud operations and on-call responsibilities
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tooling
What the job really is

The Engineering Manager for the Trading Platform at Topstep will lead a team responsible for building and maintaining TopstepX, a critical platform for traders. This role involves managing team dynamics, ensuring system reliability and performance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive project delivery and technical improvements. While occasional hands-on work is welcomed, the primary focus is on leadership and operational excellence.

Benefits
  • Seven Company-paid Holidays
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policy details beyond 'fully remote to hybrid'
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on several factors
  • Occasional hands-on work is welcome but not expected, which may affect technical engagement
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