Principal Software Engineer – Data and Billing QA

Principal Software Engineer – Data and Billing QA

Location:

Overland Park, KS

Cboe provides the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, we deliver cutting‑edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants worldwide. We foster inclusive growth, encourage innovation, and support professional and personal development for our teams.

• Build agents and MCPs into our test harnesses to automate bug triage and generate agentic tests, so our coverage scales without scaling headcount.
• Take on customer billing program testing, validating C++ logic against massive files output from the trading system.
• Close the gap on our remaining untested revenue (ports, access fees, liquidity provider programs).
• Stand up testing for our next‑gen streaming stack (Java, Avro).
• Support our existing data streaming test suites, which have saved millions of dollars in losses and reputational damage.
• Use our billing platform for forward‑looking revenue forecasting and strategy modeling.
• Automate real‑time data testing via CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Eventually expand into billing/invoice testing for other Cboe products and services.
• Own large problems, work with smart people, and watch your tests catch real money before it walks out the door.

• Vision and Leadership – A strategic, forward‑thinking mindset. Strong analytical skills and an exacting attention to detail. The ability to build consensus, communicate clearly, and lead change across cross‑functional teams.
• AI and Automation (Critical Differentiator) – Practical experience with tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar. Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks—Lang Chain, Auto Gen, or equivalents. A builder's instinct: you see where AI can remove friction and you act on it.
• Core Engineering Skills – Strong Python, Java, and C++ programming chops. Solid Linux skills (you'll help deploy our AI infrastructure). Hands‑on experience with Kafka, Avro, Kudu, Snowflake. Data analytics and systems design.
• Supporting Technical Skills – Databases:
  PostgreSQL (preferred), MySQL or Oracle; working SQL proficiency required. Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence). Experience with Git‑based version control. CI/CD tooling experience, including Jenkins.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Not mandatory but a bonus:
  Experience in financial markets with working knowledge of order entry or market data protocols; a track record of taking a build practice from reactive to proactive and making it stick.

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation with upside for over achievement.
• Generous paid time off—vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days.
• Health, dental and vision coverage, including telemedicine and mental health services.
• 2:1 401(k) match up to 8%, effective immediately upon hire.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan and tax savings accounts for health, dependent care, and transportation.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in every Cboe office.
• Paid tuition assistance and educational opportunities.
• Generous charitable giving company match.
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
• On‑site gyms and fitness center discounts.

At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $110,500-$143,000, with actual compensation determined by factors such as skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long‑term equity programs.

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without mandatory sponsorship. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.