Engineering Manager, Trading Platform

Summary Topstep is hiring an Engineering Manager to directly lead two or more teams of engineers within Trading Platform , which builds and runs TopstepX. TopstepX is a real-time system that tens of thousands of traders rely on every day, spanning charts and trading experience, order flow and execution, market data, and the services and integrations behind them. This is a people leadership role; hands-on work is welcome but not expected. Topstep moves fast: priorities shift with trader and business needs, and you'll re-plan accordingly. We don't micromanage : you'll have autonomy to run your area, and we expect you to take initiative. Key Responsibilities • Own your area: spot problems early, act on them, and decide without waiting for direction. • Develop your people: coach for growth, address performance issues early, and hold engineers to a high bar. • Plan through change: work with Product and the business to decide what matters most, and keep your teams delivering as plans change. • Drive reliability and quality: be accountable for the availability, performance, quality, and resilience of your teams' systems. • Staff your teams: set the hiring bar, run interviews, and plan capacity alongside the other Engineering Managers across all our teams. • Communicate upward: share progress, risks, and trade-offs proactively. • Speak up: disagree openly and constructively, including with leadership. Required Qualifications and Key Competencies • 2+ years of people or technical leadership experience: hiring, coaching, and developing engineers across levels. • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including production systems and integrations. • Experience in startup or other fast-paced environments. • Experience leading teams that own production systems (on-call, incident response, observability). • Hands-on background in .NET/C# and distributed systems. • A track record of balancing feature delivery against reliability and technical investment. • Working experience with AWS and containers (Docker, Kubernetes). • Experience building a culture of psychological safety. Preferred • Trading, fintech, or other regulated financial environments, especially futures or trading platforms. • High-availability, low-latency, or real-time systems; microservices and real-time messaging (e.g., WebSocket/SignalR). • Observability tooling (APM, tracing, synthetic checks). • CI/CD tooling (e.g., Argo CD, GitHub Actions). • Familiarity with mobile application development (React Native). Company Culture & Perks • Topstep is an engaging working environment that ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration by keeping cameras on during meetings and maintaining a robust Slack environment for communication. • Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded. • Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance are offered for full-time employees. • Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness. New Hire Base Salary Range • $190,000 - $230,000. • The compensation offered will take into account the internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. • This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. Equal Opportunity Employer Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume! The collection, use, and handling of your data provided in response to this job posting is described further in our Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, please review our California Notice at Collection. Notice of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment and Hiring: Notice Pursuant to 775 ILCS 5/2-102(L). Topstep LLC uses artificial intelligence ("AI") in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. Examples include, but are not limited to, AI tools used to improve job descriptions, generate interview questions, draft communications, assist with scheduling, and source candidates, as well as AI features built into third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Topstep will not use AI that has the effect of subjecting employees or applicants to discrimination on the basis of any protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act.