Taming the "Everything is Urgent" Chaos: A Software Engineer's Guide to Prioritization on Trading Floors

Working as a software engineer on a trading floor can feel like being in the eye of a hurricane. Every trader insists their feature request is critical, every quant needs their algorithm implemented yesterday, and every sales person claims their client tool will make or break the next deal. When everything is labeled "urgent" and "top priority," how do you maintain your sanity while delivering quality software?
After analyzing successful practices from major investment banks and trading firms, here's your practical toolkit for thriving in this high-pressure environment.

ANDREA DITO

Taming the "Everything is Urgent" Chaos: A Software Engineer's Guide to Prioritization on Trading Floors