Global Banking & Markets, Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET) Engineer, Analyst, Salt Lake City

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET) sits at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that are scalable, resilient, high throughput, and low latency for the GS Electronic Trading platform.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders to understand and refine specifications for new features.
• Work across a variety of problem domains and software stacks that play a critical role in adding value to our various Equities cash and derivatives business lines.
• Proactively monitor the health of the production trading system and respond to alerts as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in either Java or C++.
• Clear understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity with core programming concepts and techniques (e.g. concurrency, memory management).
• Comfort with version control systems and standard SDLC software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Motivated, creative, and curious engineers who thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree / Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Linux operating system.
• Interest in financial markets.