Data Engineer

About IEX

IEX (IEX Group, Inc.) is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve all investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets.

Overview 

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data solutions that support our options exchange. You will work with high-volume market data, ensuring that it is efficiently ingested, transformed, and made available for downstream systems. This role is ideal for someone with strong core data engineering skills and a background in financial services who is comfortable working in fast-paced, data-intensive environments. 

What You’ll Do 

• Build and maintain databases to ingest and manage data for the options exchange. 

• Develop and optimize ETL processes (extract, transform, load), with a focus on data cleaning and reliability. 

• Work closely with stakeholders to integrate and process diverse datasets related to market data. 

• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability in a Linux-based environment. 

• Collaborate with engineering and trading teams to deliver high-quality data solutions. 

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in data architecture and pipeline efficiency. 

About You 

• Strong experience in data engineering with exposure to financial services and market data. 

• Hands-on experience with ETL processes and data pipeline development. 

• Proficiency with KDB+/Q is required. 

• Python is preferred for scripting and automation. 

• Strong knowledge of Linux environments (must have). 

• Familiarity with Java and C++ is a plus. 

• Options market experience is a nice to have, but not required. 

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. 

Why you should apply:

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision
• New hire stock equity (RSUs)
• 401K employer match
• OneMedical membership
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible workplace
• Employer charity match
• Learning stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Jump Start onboarding program
• Internal mentor program cross-departmentally 
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting annual base pay is between $175,000 and $225,000 for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The annual base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for bonus and equity.

Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable