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Engineering Manager, New Product Development
Company: AMETEK
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p>The Engineering Manager New Product Development manages an embedded systems development team and is responsible for the planning execution and delivery of production quality mechanical electrical and firmware designs In addition this manager is responsible for the hazardous location compliance testing of and development of production test fixtures for new and existing products <p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBLITIES <p> <ul><li>Provides day to day prioritization and technical guidance to the engineering team<li> <li>Builds a strong team with a culture of ownership and continuous improvement<li> <li>Drives and advocates for firmware best practices for design coding reviewinspection testing and configuration management<li> <li>Ensures manufacturability of products through crossfunctional review DFMEA and Design for Manufacturing analysis<li> <li>Collaborates with staff and peers to deliver development and test plans including resourcing prioritization schedules and budget <li> <li>Identifies and drives towards improving organizational efficiency over time in the areas of deliverable quality resource efficiency design reuse shift left development etc<li> <li>Establishes and monitors employee performance goals assigns accountabilities sets objectives establishes priorities conducts annual performance appraisals<li> <li>Other duties as assigned<li> <ul><p>REQUIREMENTS <p> <ul><li>BS or MS in CS CE EE ME or related engineering discipline<li> <li>5+ years of experience managing and leading new product embedded systems development teams <li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the entire product life cycle from Architecture through Customer release and deployment<li> <li>Embedded systems development andor leadership experience in performance critical applications<li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills<li> <li>Good understanding and handson experience with developing lowlevel firmware and hardware abstraction<li> <li>Experience in Agile development practices eg scrum preferred<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to partner across organizational and team boundaries to develop and execute cohesive product plans<li> <ul><p><strong>Compensation<strong> <p> <p>Salary Minimum Market <p> <p>Salary Maximum Market <p> <p>Incentive No <p> <p>Disclaimer Where a specific pay range is noted it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting The actual salary offered will be based on experience skills qualifications market business considerations and geographic location <p> <p>AMETEK Inc is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $70 billion <p> <p>AMETEK is committed to making a safer sustainable and more productive world a reality We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers most complex challenges We employ 18500 colleagues in 30 countries that are grounded by our core values Ethics and Integrity Respect for the Individual Inclusion Teamwork and Social Responsibility AMETEK NYSEAME is a component of the SampP 500 Visit wwwametekcom for more information <p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 866 2638359<p>
Paid Media Campaign Measurement Strategy and Performance Analyst
Company: Discover
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>Discover A brighter future<b><br ><span>With us youll do meaningful work from Day 1 Our <span>collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors We Play to Win We Get Better Every Day amp We Succeed Together <span>And we mean it we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the worlds leading digital banking and payments companies We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine <span><br ><span>Come build your future while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover<span><br ><b><span><b>Job Description<b><span><b><br >Discover is seeking a professional to join our Consumer Banking Paid Media Center of Excellence<br ><b><span>What Youll Do<span><b><br >In this role you will be responsible for oversight of campaign measurement workstreams inclusive of performance reporting test designexecution and fullfunnel measurement strategy development specific to Paid Media activations You will work closely with internal and external agency teams to assist in management of measurement initiatives and communicate learnings to relevant stakeholders<br >To be effective in this role you should be knowledgeable in paid media activation learning agenda development and test designexecution media attribution and campaign effectiveness evaluation inclusive of 3rd party measurement landscape analysis and interpretation of results and familiarity with advanced analytics solutions ie market mix modeling MMM multitouch attribution MTA and experimentation<br ><b><span>How Youll Do It<span><b><br ><p><ul><li><span>Manage and execute against Brand Media learning agenda<span><li> <li>Work with internal analytics teams and agency analytics leads to deliver monthlyquarterly performance reporting<li> <li>Partner with key stakeholders to identify the appropriate data sources and analysis to be leveraged to drive identified learning needs<li> <li>Work with media strategy leads internal and external and site teams to develop pixel implementation strategy for media attribution purposes<li> <li>Manage vendor partnerships and leverage performance outputs to drive continuous learning and optimization of media buy against identified KPIs<li> <li>Demonstrates technical knowledge of analytical tools and current landscape<li> <li>Drive test amp learn strategy and test design development with agency leads<li> <li>Develop roadmaps for evolution and execution of advanced analytics projects MMM MTA Experimentation<li> <li>Oversee development of deliverables pertaining to key performance insights and outputs and present results to leadership team members<li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Qualifications Youll Need<span><b><br ><b><span>The Basics<span><b><br ><p><ul><li><span>Bachelors degree in Business Analytics Engineering Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Information Technology or related<span><li> <li>4+ years of experience in Data analysis and relevant toolsets or related<li> <li>In lieu of the Bachelors degree 8+ years of relevant experience<li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Bonus Points If You Have<span><b><br ><p><ul><li><span>Media agency analytics experience<span><li> <li><span>Experience with media pixel and tagging strategy <span><li> <li>Strong ability to translate and interpret results as well as tailor messaging and presentations to leadership and other audiences as appropriate<li> <li><span>Experience with advanced analytics solutions such as MMM MTA geo experimentation brand lift studies<span><li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Application Deadline<span><b><br >The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb182024 We encourage you to apply as soon as possible The posting may be available past this date but it is not guaranteed<br ><span><b>Compensation<b><span><br >The base pay for this position generally ranges between $7550000 to $12790000 Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package Factors such as but not limited to geographical location relevant experience education and skill level may impact the pay for this position<br ><span><b><b><b>Benefits<b><b><b><span><br >We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility These benefits include<br ><p><ul><li>Paid Parental Leave<li> <li>Paid Time Off<li> <li>401k Plan<li> <li>Medical Dental Vision amp Health Savings Account<li> <li>STD Life LTD and ADampD<li> <li>Recognition Program<li> <li>Education Assistance<li> <li>Commuter Benefits<li> <li>Family Support Programs<li> <li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan<li> <ul><p><br >Learn more at <span><span><span>MyDiscoverBenefitscom<span><span><span> <br >What are you waiting for Apply today<br ><span>All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work To deliver on our promises to our customers each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management<span><br ><span>Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or other legally protected status <span> Know Your Rights<p>
Deputy Head of Capital
Company: Argo Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 10, 2024
Argo Group is a specialty insurance leader with a culture centered on respect, equality, wellness, and opportunity. They offer a flexible workplace, promoting a culture where employees feel comfortable being their whole selves, confident in respectful treatment, and recognized for their performance. The role involves leading the internal economic capital model, supporting the Head of Capital Management, and collaborating with various business functions. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, actuarial qualification, and over 10 years of experience. The company values strong interpersonal skills, numeracy, teamwork, analytical skills, and excellent communication. Argo Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive compensation, merit-driven profit sharing, flexible workplace policies, and extensive health, wellness, and financial planning options.
Director, Human Resources
Company: Heritage-Crystal Clean
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 10, 2024
Crystal Clean, a leading environmental waste services company, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Human Resources. The role involves overseeing HR functions, managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading the HR department. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of HR experience, 5 years of management experience, and a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field. Environmental industry experience is preferred. The position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Director of Facilities, Americas
Company: Morningstar
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>The Group<b><br >The Facilities team is part of the Corporate team at Morningstar which unites a variety of functions including facilities design marketing finance talent amp culture corporate communications legal compliance strategic planning and technology This group shares a common goal of keeping our business running smoothly Each of these functions plays an essential role in supporting our companys infrastructure daytoday operations and ongoing strategic initiatives<br ><b>The Role <b><br >Our Global Facilities amp Real Estate team is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Facilities to lead FM Services in our Americas region Our offices are an important factor in making Morningstar a great place to work and this role is key delivering an outstanding experience for everyone who comes into our space The role is based in Morningstars downtownChicago headquarters and oversees the entire Americas portfolio which is made up of 10 offices ranging in size from 265000 square feet to 1300 it includes coworking spaces offices acquired through acquisition and facilities custombuilt to Morningstars exacting workplace design standards The Director of Facilities Americas role is critical in managing the physical spaces and the facilities team members who support these spaces with a unified goal of providing consistently excellent experiences for our customers coworkers and partners<br ><b>Responsibilities<b><br ><p><ul><li>Oversee Morningstars offices in the Americas ensuring that all spaces are in good working order and that daytoday business can be conducted safely and efficiently<li> <li>Establish and maintain relationships with executive leadership team local leaders and key stakeholders to enable continuous feedback on team performance<li> <li>Motivate lead mentor and coach team members to deliver excellent service while maintaining high levels of employee engagement<li> <li>Implement and monitor adherence to Morningstars global facilities policies and procedures across the Americas portfolio<li> <li>Help to develop and monitor regional and officelevel key performance indicators<li> <li>Participate in and drive innovation on sustainabilityrelated initiatives for facilities including but not limited to reporting on carbon footprint metrics for all Morningstar offices in the Americas<li> <li>Provide leadership for the successful implementation of facilities projects including office moves hoteling implementation space restacks additional space build outs etc<li> <li>Proactively manage complicated facilities matters that arise in the US and Canada to ensure professional and timely resolution with ample communication<li> <li>Participate in annual and periodic budgeting processes and stay within established budgets for recurring and oneoff facilities expenses in the region<li> <li>Actively participate in the creation implementation maintenance and testing of the business continuity plan and business impact analysis for the Facilities function in each of the portfolios offices<li> <li>Maintain positive relationships with landlords subcontractors suppliers architects consultants and employees<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Qualifications <b><br ><p><ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of management experience<li> <li>Minimum of 10 15 years experience working in facilities management<li> <li>Customeroriented with a strong service mentality<li> <li>Must be a resultsdriven processoriented individual obsessed with continuous improvement<li> <li>Strong problemsolving skillsthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gather and skillfully analyzes information <li> <li>Strong planning and organizational skillsthe individual prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans<li> <li>Ability to adaptthe individual will need to adapt quickly to changes in scope or direction and be flexible to adopting changes quickly <li> <li>Bachelors degree<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills<li> <ul><p><br >001MstarInc Morningstar Inc Legal Entity<br >Morningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate inperson each week Weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular basis at least three days each week A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change No matter where you are youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues<p>
Business Development Representative
Company: ActiveCampaign
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><span>We are seeking a Business Development Representative BDR to become a vital member of our team at ActiveCampaign The primary role of our BDR team is to conduct outbound prospecting and generate opportunities which are then handed over to a dedicated Account Executive Were in search of a candidate who possesses not only a creative and entrepreneurial spirit but also approaches challenges with a solutionoriented mindset As we are in the process of expanding our outbound program we value individuals who can contribute innovative ideas to propel us ahead<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i>This job will require a hybrid work schedule and will have an expectation of days in the office You must live within a commutable distance of our office located at 1 N Dearborn St 5th floor Chicago IL 60602<i><p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>What your day could consist of<b> <p><ul><li><b>Innovative Thinking<b> We encourage you to consistently explore new approaches and ideas every week<li> <li><b>Collaboration <b>Work closely with leadership and your designated Account Executive AE to pinpoint and pursue highpotential accounts<li> <li><b>Strategic Vision<b> Adopt a longterm strategy when engaging with accounts ensuring meaningful conversations that stem from a curated list of businesses<li> <li><b>Proactiveness<b> Dont be afraid to pick up the phone Some of our most significant achievements have originated from a single cold call<li> <li><b>Efficient Time Management<b> Organise your daily tasks effectively categorising them under jobs to be done<li> <li><b>Prospect Engagement<b> Conduct discovery calls with potential customers to discern their business needs and validate opportunities<li> <li><b>Sales Cycle Mastery<b> Collaborate seamlessly with your AE comprehending the nuances of the sales journey<li> <li><b>Continuous Growth <b>Dedicate weekly time to enhance your knowledge about our platform marketing strategies and the principal sectors within your allocated business portfolio<li> <ul><p><b>What were looking for<b> <p><ul><li>1+ years of experience in outbound selling preferably in SaaS <li> <li>Knowledge of the email amp online marketing space<li> <li>Ability to proactively make a significant number of emails amp phone calls per day<li> <li>Selfmotivated and driven attitude where you will work towards achieving new goals<li> <li>Excellent communication skills amp the ability to relate to others<li> <li>Ability to strategise with colleagues and work collaboratively<li> <li>Willingness to collaborate with others<li> <li>Highly coachable eager to learn and grow<li> <li>Ability to come into the office 23 days per week <li> <ul><p> <p><p><b>About ActiveCampaign<b><p> <p><span>ActiveCampaign helps small teams power big businesses with the musthave platform for intelligent marketing automation Customers from over 170 countries depend on ActiveCampaigns mix of prebuilt automations and integrations including Facebook Google WordPress Salesforce Shopify and Square to power personalized marketing transactional emails and onetoone CRM interactions throughout the customer lifecycle <span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>As a global multicultural company we are proud of our inclusive culture which embraces diverse voices backgrounds and perspectives We dont just celebrate our differences we believe our diversity is what empowers our innovation and success You can find out more about our DEI initiatives <span>here<span> <span><p> <p><br ><p> <div><span>ActiveCampaign holds the highest customer satisfaction rating among Marketing Automation ECommerce Personalization Landing Page Builders and CRM solutions on <span><u>G2com<u><span> and is one of only a handful of software solutions with over 10000 positive reviews ActiveCampaign has also been named the Top Rated Email Marketing Software on TrustRadius Learn more and start your free trial at <span><u>ActiveCampaigncom<u><span><span><div> <p><br ><p> <p><b>Perks and benefits<b><p> <p><span>ActiveCampaign is an employeefirst culture We take care of our employees at work and outside of work You can see more of the details <span>here<span> but some of our most popular benefits include<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that includes a High Deductible Health Plan HDHP fully covered by ActiveCampaign complimentary access to telehealth and telemental health resources and a complimentary membership to Calm<span><p> <p><span>Open paid time off<span><p> <p><span>Generous 401k matching program with immediate vesting<span><p> <p><span>Quarterly Path Perks with options for commuter and lunch benefits for those reporting to a Hub or a remote home office stipend<span><p> <p><span>After five years of service youll be eligible for a fourweek paid sabbatical leave and a sabbatical leave bonus<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>ActiveCampaign is an equal opportunity employer We recruit hire pay grow and promote no matter of gender race color sexual orientation religion age protected veteran status physical and mental abilities or any other identities protected by law <span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Our Employee Resource Groups ERGs strive to foster a diverse inclusive environment by supporting each other building a strong sense of belonging and creating opportunities for mentorship and professional growth for their members<span><p> <p><p>
Senior Manager, Legal
Company: Heritage-Crystal Clean
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><br ><p><p>The Senior Manager Legal supports the effective and efficient functioning of the Legal team by managing legal operations and by identifying and implementing opportunities to optimize the operational and organizational aspects of running an excellent inhouse legal department The Senior Manager Legal works closely with the Chief Administrative Officer as well as internal clients at all levels The Senior Manager Legal must be able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs and must be proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking action to address them <p> <p>The Senior Manager Legal reports to the Chief Administrative Officer CAO<p> <p><strong>Specific Responsibilities<strong><p> <p>Ensure Legal team processes and systems work seamlessly and efficiently driving continuous improvement to the operational functioning of the team<p> <ul><li>Reporting to the CAO you will be recognized as a leader and business partner that leverages its expertise to respond proactively and efficiently to the legal needs of its internal partners<li> <li>Manager will play a pivotal role in leading the legal department within the organization This role involves managing the daytoday operations of the legal function<li> <li>You will be offering legal advice adapted to the specific business context while playing a strategic role in managing legal risk<li> <li>Maintain and continue to develop a highperforming legal team including hiring training and providing ongoing guidance and mentorship<li> <li>Work with internal resources and outside counsel to formulate legal strategies aligned with the organizations goals and priorities<li> <li>Identify areas for improvement and innovation within the legal department<li> <li>Develop and manage the legal operations budget tracking expenditures and optimizing resource allocation to achieve costeffective operations<li> <li>The Senior Legal Manager will collaborate closely with crossfunctional stakeholders throughout the organization and external vendors to drive effective performance of the legal function<li> <li>Assess develop and implement legal and risk mitigation strategies aligned with the companys goals and objectives<li> <li>Monitor and interpret changes in relevant laws and regulations in the US that may impact our companys operations<li> <li>The Senior Legal Manager will be a working manager who executes primary legal activities when required to ensure the legal department goals are met<li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>Skills Experiences and Competencies<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree required<li> <li>JD degree a plus<li> <li>At least 8 years of professional experience required including 3 years of experience as a legal professional <li> <li>Equitydriven with demonstrated ability to work well with people from a wide diversity of demographic and cultural characteristics<li> <li>Ability to be proactive resourceful responsive and efficient<li> <li>Strong collaboration skills to interact across all levels of the organization and with external vendors clients and government entities clientservice orientation<li> <li>Exceptionally organized and detail oriented strong skill in proofreading and a highlevel of accuracy in work<li> <li>Exceptional project planning and management skills<li> <li>Experience with contract management<li> <li>Experience implementing process redesign and improvement initiatives<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to design systems that drive toward compliance<li> <li>Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues<li> <li>Ability to demonstrate sound and independent judgment strategic thinking and problemsolving<li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written Ability to interpret legal language and requirements to communicate in an understandable fashion with nonlawyers<li> <li>Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize and reprioritize among same<li> <li>Experience selecting and using legal technology and general productivity tools<li> <ul><p><strong>Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer <em>Crystal Clean expressly values diversity equity and inclusion and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve<em><strong><p> <p><br ><br ><p>
Senior Director, Marketing Process
Company: Morningstar
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>The Role<b><br >This is a strategic key leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the process improvement function within the Morningstar Central Marketing Department As DirectorSenior Director of Marketing Process you will lead and build the central marketing departments process function helping us drive efficiency through all stages of marketing planning and execution You will oversee the direction of all Planning Team resources to ensure consistent methodology delivery visibility and continuous improvement of efficiency best practices throughout the department <br >The ideal candidate is a proven passionate and outcomeoriented leader with extensive handson experience in process improvement specifically around product and project management You have a deep understanding of marketing processes and possess the ability to collaborate and influence across crossfunctional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects This role is based out of our Chicago office and hybrid attendance is required<br ><b>Focus Areas for Success<b><br ><p><ul><li><b>Strategic Planning and Alignment <b>Collaborate with senior leadership to understand corporate marketing goals and objectives and drive adoption and rigor around our Objectives and Key Results Program OKRs <li> <li><b>Product Management <b>Lead the team to develop product roadmaps for marketing solution products and marketing technology products Mentor new product managers to think strategically while managing tactically <li> <li><b>ProgramProject Management<b> Ability to establish and enforce agile project management best practices and methodologies while being comfortable flexing both the tactical and strategic skill sets<li> <li><b>Team Leadership and Development <b>Excellence in the management of a team of product managers project managers project coordinators quality assurance analysts and team members in Morningstars Development Program providing guidance mentorship and performance feedback all while fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement<li> <li><b>Stakeholder Collaboration<b> Act as a key influencer between the Central Marketing Department and other business units ensuring effective collaboration and adoption of best practices<li> <li><b>Continuous Improvement<b> Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Central Marketing Team incorporating feedback and lessons learned while staying abreast of industry trends and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while reducing risk for the business <li> <ul><p><br ><b>Responsibilities <b><br ><p><ul><li>Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in marketing process improvement principles and disciplines including agile project management and product management<li> <li>Lead manage and coach junior members of the team<li> <li>Develop strong partnerships with key functional team members to drive focus on goals<li> <li>Cultivate relationships and credibility with senior leadership and key stakeholders becoming a trusted partner and influencer to ensure program success<li> <li>Drive process improvements by analyzing workflow data patterns utilizing subject matter expertise and leveraging lessons learned<li> <li>Manage team budget staffing and operations<li> <li>Establish quality assurance standards and protocol for all workflow streams across Corporate Marketing<li> <li>Develop and implement standardized agile project management methodologies policies procedures tools and templates across the organization<li> <li>Develop a bridge between OKRs and project work<li> <li>Act as a key member of the Demand Generation leadership team driving strategic planning and operations <li> <li>Provide excellent service to central marketing and business units<li> <li>Development of an ongoing project management education program for both the team and functional partners<li> <li>Responsible for ensuring that operational metrics are in place and are effectively managed<li> <li>Develop a marketing production queue that is leveraged across all central marketing teams with a focus on prioritization efficiency and scalability<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Requirements<b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in business marketing or a related field<li> <li>15+ years experience working in marketing operations and technology with a minimum 8+ years of a strong product andor project management experience<li> <li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high levels of performance<li> <li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization<li> <li>Strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities with a focus on driving results and delivering quantitative business value<li> <li>Strong business acumen partnering with business managers to execute project initiatives<li> <li>Indepth knowledge of program management methodologies tools and best practices<li> <li>Strong agile skills and experience within agile marketing organizations<li> <li>Ability to foresee risks and manage with priority<li> <li>Proven ability to drive multiple operational programs and manage competing priorities<li> <li>Strong organizational project management analysis and communication skills<li> <ul><p><br >001MstarInc Morningstar Inc Legal Entity<br >Morningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate inperson each week Weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular basis at least three days each week A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change No matter where you are youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues<p>
FPGA Engineer
Company: IMC Trading
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p>IMC is seeking a highly skilled FPGA Engineer to join the Chicago team As an FPGA Engineer you will use your expertise to implement creative solutions to the complex technical problems we face when trying to accelerate trading decisions to the theoretical limit Our dynamic fastpaced tech environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams <p> <p><strong>Your Core Responsibilities <strong><p> <ul><li>Design and implement FPGAbased solutions for highfrequency trading systems<li> <li>Partner with software teams to integrate FPGA components into the overall infrastructure<li> <li>Optimize the performance of existing solutions to achieve reliable lowlatency execution in diverse market conditions<li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues in collaboration with the broader tech team<li> <ul><p><strong>Your Skills and Experience <strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related technical field<li> <li>5+ years of FPGA design and implementation experience in a largescale complex environment <li> <li>Experience with the following areas<br ><ul><li>System Verilog or VHDL C++ Python <li> <li>Hardware development verification and testing tools eg Verilator Vivado<li> <li>Hardware accelerators and optimization techniques<li> <li>Networking and systemlevel protocols <li> <li>Data center architecture and applications <li> <ul><li> <li>Excellent problemsolving and communication skills<li> <ul><div> <p><strong>About Us <strong><p> <p>IMC is a leading global market maker with offices in Europe the US and AsiaPacific We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues Our vital role at the center of the financial markets provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide<p> <p>In the late 1980s IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fastevolving trading environment Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit emphasizing continuous improvement and innovation We like our people to think for themselves and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact<p> <div>
Trading Application Specialist
Company: DRW
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><strong><span>DRW<span><strong> is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk <p> <p>Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the US Canada Europe and Asia we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income ETFs Equities FX Commodities and Energy across all major global markets We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three nontraditional strategies real estate venture capital and cryptoassets <p> <p>We operate with respect curiosity and open minds The people who thrive here share our belief that its not just what we do that mattersits how we do it DRW is a place of high expectations integrity innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus <p> <p>The <strong>UP Exchange and Vendor Management<strong> team is responsible for analysis onboarding and continuous management of all vendor managed Front Office tools and platforms used within the firm These are largely focused in the execution and order management space but branching into products covering functions from pretrade risk to interoperability tools<p> <p>Due to continued growth in the firm the team is looking to expand and bring on a <strong>Trading Application Specialist<strong> The candidate will get exposure across the many trading business units in the firm as they assist with integrating bestinclass technology to the desks This will lead the candidate to help steer projects along the different asset classes the firm trades in<p> <ul><li>Equities<li> <li>Commodities physical and financial<li> <li>Fixed Income amp Rates based products<li> <li>Listed Derivatives Futures amp Options<li> <li>Cryptorelated products<li> <ul><p>To be successful the candidate will need to form strong working relationships with ISVs independent software vendors banks counterparties service providers along with internal DRW teams to deliver results at a high level<p> <p><strong>Location<strong><p> <ul><li>Chicago HQ hybrid<li> <ul><p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Initiate and maintain communication with vendors representing queries requests and issues on behalf of DRW that fall outside of the scope of frontline production support duties<li> <li>Provide analysis to the business regarding platform options to support new trading opportunities including analysis of cost feature set and support requirements<li> <li>Partner with internal groups to support onboarding new platforms These touchpoints may include<li> <ul><li>Traders and Portfolio Managers<li> <li>Trade messaging support FIX API<li> <li>Middle Office Operations<li> <li>Back Office AccountingInvestment Book of Record<li> <li>Project Managers and Business Management<li> <ul><li>Provide platform demos to potential users focusing on their specific trade<li> <li>Regularly review firm usage of vendor platforms and identify opportunities for optimization<li> <li>Maintain a wiki of vendor party platforms with detailed feature sets<li> <li>Assist in building a nextgen software catalog for vendor platforms that tracks user permissions exchange and broker connectivity and helps track operating expenses<li> <li>Help synthesize document and implement best practice standards for vendor implementations and ongoing platform relationship management<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements and Experience<strong><p> <ul><li>Knowledge of the trading industry particularly covering a breadth of trading strategies<li> <li>Knowledge of execution market data and risk management terminology and concepts<li> <li>A background of working with EMS either supporting a business unit or from a vendor solution<li> <li>Ability to manage multiple unrelated requests from the business in a short timeline<li> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills<li> <ul><p><strong>For more information about DRWs processing activities and our use of job applicants data please view our Privacy Notice at<strong> httpsdrwcomprivacynotice<p> <p><strong>California residents please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at<strong> httpsdrwcomcaliforniaprivacynotice<p> <p><strong>LISK1<strong><p>
Lead Software Engineer
Company: John Deere
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 10, 2024
John Deere is hiring a Lead Software Engineer for the Intelligent Solutions Group, located in Urbandale, IA or Chicago, IL. The role involves participating in functional requirement analysis, operating in a scrum team environment, and analyzing high complexity requests. The ideal candidate should have 8 or more years of software engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and experience in Digital Software Development, particularly in Node.js, JavaScript, UI frameworks, and AWS technologies. AWS Certification or equivalent experience is preferred. The company offers a comprehensive reward package, including flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, savings & retirement benefits, healthcare benefits, and tuition assistance.
Trading Platform Engineer
Company: ThinkMarkets
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 10, 2024
<p>The Trading Platform Engineer will join a global team of professionals who build and maintain advanced trading platforms used for retail and institutional trading From optimizing our proprietary platforms to building robust systems of market connectivity we leverage software amp hardware engineering data science and research to deliver the infrastructure and tools that drive our trading and business needs<p> <p>This is a critical role in the management and oversight of the realtime production trading environment The team runs a global operation that monitors and troubleshoots reliably deploys changes to our production environment and builds the orchestration configuration management and automation for the production trading system This role requires deep technical and operational knowledge across all areas of the trading platform The role will proactively monitor and troubleshoot our trading system deploy changes to our production environment while minimizing operational risk and implement tools and processes to drive continuous improvement This team works with traders operations market makers ECNs and developers to optimize the trading environment and investigate and solve system issues<p> <p><strong>What Youll Do<strong><p> <ul><li>Proactively monitor and troubleshoot multiple trading systems and FIX connectivity with market makers bank nonbank ECNs<li> <li>Implement movesaddschanges to production trading environment<li> <li>Build and maintain DevOps toolkit for the production trading system including configuration management process management deployment monitoring data collection and analysis<li> <li>Collaborate across the technology organization to analyze and troubleshoot complex system problems<li> <li>Perform indepth analysis of system performance<li> <li>Work closely with Trading and Risk teams to coordinate changes and manage incidents<li> <li>Interact directly with traders to communicate technology changes manage incidents and troubleshoot problems<li> <li>Manage and assess operational risk of change control into the production environment<li> <li>Define and document process and procedure<li> <ul><p><strong>Skills Youll Need<strong><p> <ul><li>Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent professional experience<li> <li>5+ years of relevant work experience in an IT ops role such as DevOps andor Network Engineering<li> <li>Familiarity with Financial Information Exchange FIX<li> <li>Knowledge with various asset classes FX Indices Crypto Commodities Equities Options<li> <li>Fluency in python and shell scripting<li> <li>Familiarity with C++<li> <li>A rigorous detailoriented approach to operations<li> <li>A deep sense of ownership and urgency<li> <li>Ability to handle shared operational and periodic oncall duties<li> <li>Reliable and predictable availability<li> <ul><p>Must be willing to work in the office This is not a work from home position<p>