C++ in Trading (Chicago)

About the Opportunity

A leading quantitative trading firm is seeking a Software Engineer to join its growing technology team in Chicago. The firm operates at the intersection of technology, mathematics, and financial markets, developing sophisticated trading systems that compete across global electronic exchanges.

Engineers work directly alongside traders and quantitative researchers to build the software that powers the firm's trading operations. The environment is collaborative, fast paced, and highly technical, offering the opportunity to solve complex problems with measurable real world impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance critical trading applications
• Build high performance systems that support real time market data processing and trading activity
• Develop scalable, reliable software solutions used across the trading lifecycle
• Take ownership of projects from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and ongoing improvements
• Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and fellow engineers to deliver innovative technology solutions
• Troubleshoot and optimize software performance in demanding production environments
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help drive technical excellence across the engineering organization
• Work on challenging problems spanning software engineering, networking, distributed systems, and financial technology

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software development experience in a finance environment
• Strong programming skills in C++
• Experience building multi-threaded and client-server applications
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, system design, and debugging
• Experience working with both Linux and Windows environments
• Knowledge of networking technologies and databases is a plus
• Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them through completion
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Interest in technology, financial markets, and high performance systems
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation policy
• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Catered lunches, snacks, and beverages
• Team outings and company events
• Casual and collaborative work environment

This is an opportunity to join a firm where engineering is a core competitive advantage and where software developers have a direct impact on trading performance and business success.