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Gelber Group

Software Engineer- Equity Derivatives Trading Desk

Gelber Group · Chicago, IL

Posted 10 days ago · $100,000 to $150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
10 days
Gelber Group's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
79% of Gelber Group's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Gelber Group
high
8 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
Hiring momentum
25 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Gelber Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Gelber Group.

About this role

As a Software Engineer at Gelber Group, you will collaborate closely with traders and quants to design, develop, and maintain proprietary trading applications that support both human and algorithmic trading. Your role will involve significant contributions to the existing infrastructure using C#, along with real-time support and bug fixes for live trading applications. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and make a direct impact on trading performance.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Gelber Group as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of work experience working in C#, Java, or C++
  • Strong understanding of and experience with an Object Oriented Programming language
  • Excellent communication skills specifically when it comes to understanding requirements and translating that into code and fixing bugs
  • Self-motivation and ability to work with others in a remote environment
  • Strong interest in working at a trading firm

Nice to have

  • Understanding of the financial markets
  • Working knowledge of Options, Volatility, and SQL

What you get

  • Annual base salary of $100,000 to $150,000
  • Health benefits including medical and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match
  • PTO and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement for Undergraduate and Graduate courses
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care

Worth weighing

  • Fast-paced work environment may not suit everyone
  • Remote work option available, but requires self-motivation
  • No specific mention of required financial market knowledge, but interest is preferred

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Listed by Gelber Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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