Software Engineer - Compliance Tech

This is a hybrid role (4 days in the office / 1 days remote)

Interactive Brokers has been at the forefront of the Fintech space for over 40 years, and we pride ourselves on being a technology company. We continue to challenge the status quo and push boundaries to offer the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features for the lowest cost to our customers.

A small technology group seeking a self-starter who enjoys the craft of coding, solving problems, and developing innovative solutions. We primarily develop in Python, with Go used for selected applications.

Role Responsibilities:

• Communicate well with the business side to clarify requirements and take ownership of well-scoped projects from design through testing and delivery.
• Write maintainable software that is durable and easy to extend.
• Break down unfamiliar problems, investigate possible solutions independently, and ask focused questions when guidance is needed.
• Learn quickly, experiment with new ideas, and evaluate whether they improve the solution.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or other Engineering with software experience.
• 1–2 years of professional software development experience. Recent graduates should have completed at least one software development internship.
• Programming experience in at least one of Python, Go, C++, Rust, or Java, with the ability to build structured applications beyond basic scripting and a willingness to work primarily in Python and Go.
• A solid understanding of object-oriented analysis and design, demonstrated through internships, coursework, or substantive projects.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the initiative to investigate unfamiliar problems and follow through on a solution.
• Familiarity using Git version control.
• Working familiarity with the Unix/Linux command line and basic shell scripting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions and document your work.
• Familiarity with unit and acceptance testing, and experience writing automated tests in your chosen programming language.
• Hands-on experience using an agentic coding tool such as Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, pi.dev, or similar to develop, debug, or test software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with frontend development with VueJS or React.
• Experience with Django or FastAPI.
• Experience with Pytest.
• Familiarity with SQL.
• Jira and Confluence experience.
• Familiarity with distributed object storage
• Experience with a container technology.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
• Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
• Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
• Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
• Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
• Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options