VP, Head of Software Engineering, Cboe Clear

Overview

Building trusted markets — powered by our people. At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader.

Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River. With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines.

The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative work spaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago s most iconic areas.

Join Cboe Clear US and be at the forefront of institutional digital asset clearing. As a CFTC-registered Derivatives Clearing Organization, we re bringing regulatory credibility and institutional-grade infrastructure to the rapidly growing crypto derivatives market. Cboe Clear US is where sophisticated clearing technology meets the digital asset revolution.

The VP, Head of Software Engineering, will lead technology strategy and platform development for Cboe Clear US, a high-growth division at the forefront of derivatives clearing innovation. Reporting to the CTO, you ll build and scale an engineering organization that delivers mission-critical clearing technology while shaping the future of our clearing infrastructure.

Cboe Clear US operates a multi-region, cloud-based real-time clearing platform with an opportunity to update the platform to the most recent technologies. Cboe Clear US and Europe will work together to create a globally consistent, locally optimized platform - ensuring transparency, security, and efficiency in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Our mission is to deliver trusted, resilient, and technology-driven clearing solutions that empower market participants to manage risk confidently and unlock new opportunities.

We re not just clearing trades—we re pioneering the institutional digital asset derivatives market. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing segments of financial markets.

• Build and inspire a high-performing engineering team that drives innovation and operational excellence for Cboe Clear US
• Shape talent strategy through mentorship, professional development, and succession planning that positions team members for long-term growth
• Lead global collaboration across Cboe s clearing ecosystem, partnering closely with Cboe Clear Europe to drive a unified technology strategy
• Influence enterprise strategy as an active member of Cboe s Senior Management group, partnering with Executive Leadership to define the company s strategic direction

• Work closely as part of Cboe Clear US management team to enable product business strategy as we look to expand into new asset classes and derivative products through innovative technical solutions such as blockchain
• Determine best technological solutions across multiple initiatives and competing priorities to balance timelines and building scalable platforms
• Able to communicate technology vision to senior leaders and provide business summaries on developmental…