Job Description:
The Role
As the Director of Trading Architecture on the Architecture Team you will design and build software for our trading platform at Fidelity Digital Assets . This is a hands-on role where you will write code and set technical direction. You will be responsible for turning requirements into service designs and will engage with our Chief Architect and Head of Engineering to drive overall architecture of the Fidelity Digital Assets platform.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related field required
Strong background in designing and developing low latency trading systems
Experience in building matching engine, OMS/EMS or exchange-connectivity platform
Experience using kernel bypass e.g., Solarflare OpenOnLoad
Extensive experience with modern C and Java using zero GC pattern
Highly proficient in ultra-low latency design patterns and optimizing trading systems
Hands on experience with low latency messaging products, such as Aeron, Solace and 29West
Knowledge of WebSocket and FIX protocols
Proficient in SQL and a working knowledge of relational and time series databases
Experience with designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services
An understanding of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments
Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments
Can provide leadership and mentorship across small, agile teams in a very collaborative environment where your ideas are welcome
Solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills
An interest in and experience with cryptocurrencies and a passion for keeping up to date in the space.
The Team
Fidelity Digital Assets , a Fidelity Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade platform for storing, trading, and servicing digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Fidelity Digital Assets embraces an entrepreneurial culture and startup mindset while serving as one of the most innovative business units within Fidelity Investments. Our global, diverse team of hundreds of forward-thinking professionals lead with agility and creativity to build solutions that bridge the gap between traditional institutional investors and their exposure to digital assets. The firm s tenure and experience across multiple business lines present our employees with unprecedented access to knowledge, technology, and resources that help our team reshape the future of finance.
Within Fidelity Digital Assets , the Architecture Team is responsible for the technical vision across Fidelity Digital Assets. The team works with both technology and business teams to design secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based services while ensuring that user requirements are met.
The base salary range for this position is $103,000-$218,000 per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Certifications:Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients money.
Join Us
At Fidelity, you ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees Choice Award , we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you ve always imagined.
Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document , and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to .