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XR Trading LLC.

EXPERIENCED TRADER (US) - REMOTE

chicago, IL

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Description

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test‑driven development.

We embrace opportunistic hiring by welcoming exceptional talent even when a specific role may not be open. If you are highly skilled, motivated, and eager to contribute, we encourage applicants to apply so we can explore potential opportunities within XR Trading.

Job Function & Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented and self‑motivated Experienced Trader to join our growing trading team

The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies

Location

Work location is generally flexible and subject to approval

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as electrical engineering or computer science

Preferred Experience & Skills

Preference to those with the ability to do light programming work using multi‑dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O

Preference to those who are fluent in C++ and/or Python

Strong mathematical aptitude

Values teamwork and is capable of thinking independently

Can communicate effectively while under pressure

Can adapt to changing situations with ease

5+ years working experience of high volume trading

Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading

Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.

Base Salary Range

$135,000 - $185,000 USD

XR’s Company Benefits Package

100% Employer-Paid

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Health Savings Account

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy

Short‑term Disability Insurance

Long‑term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes

Pre-tax Transit Benefits

$50 stipend for each month

Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs

Paid Time Off

Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time

Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave

Continued Education

Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School

100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses

Anniversary Program

5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long‑weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice

10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6‑Week Paid Sabbatical

15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long‑weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice

Other XR Perks

Option to Work Fully Remote

Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch

Access to Building Gym

Regular Corporate Events

Book Club

XR Super Week

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