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Vice President, Trading Engineering

Fidelity

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$140,000 - $285,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.4% approval-62% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Vice President Trading Engineer will focus on developing high-quality software solutions for Fidelity's Digital Asset business, particularly in trading and crypto trading. This hands-on role requires collaboration with business partners and stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions. The team operates in an agile environment, emphasizing continuous integration and deployment. Fidelity Digital Assets® aims to bridge traditional finance with digital assets, fostering a culture of creativity and agility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
  • At least 12 years of software engineering experience
  • Strong background in designing and developing low latency trading systems
  • Experience in building SOR, Algo engine, or exchange-connectivity for Equities or Crypto
  • Experience using kernel bypass e.g., Solarflare OpenOnLoad
  • Extensive experience with modern 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 or 29West
  • Knowledge of 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 cloud-based deployments using Kubernetes and AWS
  • Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies or iterative development processes
  • Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in Capital markets or Crypto Currency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement technology solutions for the Fidelity Digital Asset business
  • Develop high-performance algorithms for trading and crypto trading
  • Collaborate with business partners to contribute to business-critical initiatives
  • Demonstrate software engineering excellence through continuous integration and deployment
  • Guide junior team members on technology and best practices
  • Set technical direction for software developers by concluding design with tech leads and architecture
  • Write code for product features as part of a hands-on role
  • Follow practices and contribute towards innovative solutions to increase productivity

Benefits

  • Fidelity offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and extensive professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Fidelity Technology Group Llc D B A Fidelity Investments

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

64

FY2026

Approval rate

99.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,080

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-62%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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