Software Engineer, UI

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

About Your Team:

Our Trading Platforms group is looking for a Software Engineer with experience creating outstanding responsive UI. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, understand problems and explain their solutions. The position is well-suited for an organized individual who can meet deadlines, follow written procedures, collaborate as a team player. We are looking for a high-energy, self-starting individual. You will make an immediate impact, work with the latest technology, watch your projects quickly come to completion and enjoy a competitive compensation package.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

• Develop complex UI features for our latest desktop trading app (Windows, Mac, Linux).
• Develop modern and responsive UI using Qt/QML, JavaScript, and Java.
• Develop data models that interface with backend services and supply reactive updates to the UI.
• Spend 90% of your time doing hands-on coding.

Which Skills are Required:

• Previous hands-on experience with the Qt framework and QML is preferred. Otherwise experience developing responsive UI with reactive frameworks (React Native, Flutter, etc.).
• Experience with Java or C++, and a solid understanding of object-oriented development and patterns.
• Experience with JavaScript for frontend development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related area.
• Four-plus years of hands-on experience in application development.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• A love of coding and developing complex user interfaces.
• The ability to quickly learn new development skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good English written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-moving environment with a team of intelligent and intense peers.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups