As a Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems at Vigil Markets, you'll need to be proficient in a systems programming language such as C, C++, Go, or Rust. It's essential to have a strong commitment to code quality and performance, meaning you're dedicated to releasing code only when it’s truly optimized and ready. Strong communication and teamwork skills are also critical, as collaboration plays a huge role in our work culture.

The main responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems at Vigil Markets include designing and developing high-throughput trading solutions, optimizing the performance of our matching engine, and working on APIs and market data feeds. You will face various technical challenges as you help shape the future of finance by building innovative systems. Additionally, you’ll collaborate closely with teammates to create proofs of concept and ensure that our code is top-notch.

While experience with Go is not strictly required, it's definitely a bonus for a Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems at Vigil Markets, as much of our coding is done in Go. Familiarity with Go can give you a leg up, especially when working on existing projects or contributing quickly to new ones. However, what matters most is your ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.

At Vigil Markets, we foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. As a Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems, you will work on-site in our Flatiron office in NYC where we support a culture of teamwork. Our team is small yet mighty, emphasizing open communication and collective problem-solving over individual work. You will also enjoy a work environment that prioritizes flexibility and well-being, including unlimited PTO and catered meals.

Senior Software Engineers, Distributed Systems at Vigil Markets enjoy a variety of benefits designed to support their work-life balance and professional growth. This includes a highly competitive salary range of $168,000 - $236,250, unlimited PTO, flexible sick and family leave, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide relocation assistance for those willing to move to NYC and cover commuting costs for office travel.

To ensure code quality, I adopt a comprehensive testing strategy that includes unit tests and integration tests, paired with code reviews. I prioritize readability and maintainability in my code, inviting team feedback to catch potential issues early. This approach ensures that code is reliable before deployment.

In my previous role, I was involved with designing and implementing distributed systems that catered to high availability and fault tolerance. I collaborated on using consensus protocols such as Raft and Paxos to maintain state across different nodes, ensuring robust performance under heavy loads.

I’m excited about the impact that trading systems have on the efficiency and transparency of financial markets. The challenges of real-time processing, ensuring data accuracy, and providing seamless user experiences are compelling. Being part of building tools that empower users fuels my passion as a software engineer.

I prioritize tasks by first assessing deadlines and project scopes, then breaking down work into manageable pieces. Using project management tools helps me track progress and communicate effectively with my team, allowing us to adjust priorities based on any shifting project requirements.

For debugging complex systems, I typically employ a systematic approach that involves logging, isolating components, and replicating issues in a controlled environment. Utilizing tools that visual a system's performance and behavior also helps identify bottlenecks and errors effectively.

I dedicate time each week to read industry articles, attend webinars, and participate in professional networks. Engaging with open-source projects and exploring new technologies in personal projects allows me to stay current with trends and innovations in distributed systems.

In a previous project, I faced a challenge with latency issues in our trading platform. I implemented a caching layer and fine-tuned our data requests, drastically improving performance. This experience taught me the importance of performance tuning in distributed systems, which I applied successfully in future projects.

Collaboration is crucial as it allows diverse perspectives to come together, fostering innovation and problem-solving. In my work, I regularly communicate with cross-functional teams, encouraging knowledge sharing and collective decision-making to enhance the final product.

To manage technical debt, I advocate for regular code reviews and refactoring sessions alongside sprint planning. By setting aside time to address tech debt in our development cycles, we maintain system quality and prevent future obstacles that could slow down progress.

My motivation stems from the rapidly evolving nature of technology in finance and the opportunity to create impactful solutions for users. Seeing how my contributions can enhance financial accessibility and fairness drives my work and inspires me to continually learn and innovate.