Principal C++ Engineer: Trading Platform Architect
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A fintech firm in Chicago is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture of a next-generation options trading platform. This hands-on role requires expertise in C++ and Python and involves establishing testing frameworks, making architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with a talented engineering team. The ideal candidate has senior architectural ownership experience in a Linux environment and a strong track record in technical decision-making. A unique opportunity for strong performers to potentially advance to CTO.#J-18808-Ljbffr
- ...Job Description Job Description Principal Backend Engineer | Architect Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 1 day/week in-office... ...Ludex Ludex is a consumer-facing technology platform transforming the sports and trading card hobby through AI-driven scanning, data, and...SuggestedWork at office1 day per week
$175k - $240k
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated... ...looking for an outstanding Software Engineer with an expertise in C++ to work in our Chicago office. In... ...DRW's low latency trading platform which is deployed global. You will be...SuggestedTemporary workWork at officeFlexible hours$175k - $225k
...IMC Markets) has multiple openings for C++ Software Engineer (REQ#4461662101) in Chicago, IL and... ...software features and components for IMC's trading systems (25%). Design software... ...with software development for hardware platforms; Experience collaborating with trading...SuggestedPermanent employmentFull timeRemote work- ...United StatesIndustry: Trading FirmPosted: 2026-05-11Contact... ...high-caliber Software Engineer to join a premier... ...In this role, you will architect and deploy sophisticated... ...a world-class research platform and integrate new market... ...software using modern C++ in a distributed systems...Suggested
$151.2k - $226.8k
A leading global food retailer is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager based in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading a high-performing team to enhance e-commerce services, with a focus on automation and operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years...Suggested- ...Senior C++ Software Engineer, Chicago, ILThe Senior C++ Software Engineer will work collaboratively... ...technology and business teams on trading and research platforms. Design and implement high quality... ...industry, Trading Industry, Architect, Software Developer, Programming,...Work experience placementRelocationVisa sponsorship
$145k - $225k
...C++ Software EngineerChicago, Illinois, United StatesChicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing... ...continuously looking for strong C++ Engineers to help deliver innovative and reliable trading platforms. Join our team to work at the...For contractorsWorldwide- ...RB Global Inc. is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead one or more functional areas within our enterprise e-commerce platforms. You will oversee cross-functional software engineers, mentor the team, and implement scalable, lean processes to deliver business...
$150k - $180k
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience... ...seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join a newly created team... ...that expand our existing trading platform, all while promoting software... ...a systems language such as C, C++, Rust, etc.Solid understanding...Temporary workFlexible hours- A leading food tech company in Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to manage and lead engineering teams. Responsibilities include building and scaling new features while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have...Full timeFlexible hours
$250k - $350k
...the core of a next-generation options trading platform and help scale a broker-dealer from the... ...strong momentum. They’re seeking a Principal Engineer to serve as the technical authority... ...platform. This is a deeply hands-on role (C++ and Python) with ownership over...- SG Cap Trading is seeking a forward-thinking Junior Software Engineer to join our development team. This isn’t a code-by-the-book role; we value proficiency in C++ and a willingness to treat AI development tools as core to the workflow. You will work on high-performance...
$175k - $250k
...WorldQuant in Chicago is seeking an experienced C++ engineer to build software for large-scale quantitative research operations. The ideal... .... The role involves driving the development of a scalable platform for future growth. WorldQuant offers a competitive salary range...- ...DRW in Chicago is seeking a Data Engineer to enhance trading operations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions. The... ...have at least 2 years of experience in Python, Java, or C++, and a strong background in financial markets. DRW offers a...
$157.9k - $282.1k
Principal Full Stack Engineer, AI Platform & AgentsBuild the GenAI platform that powers critical decisions in healthcare, legal, tax, and compliance industries. Your work will directly shape the future of these fields, enabling faster, safer, and more impactful decision...Full timeWork at officeRemote work2 days per week$163.63k - $211.75k
...Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment... ...Cybersecurity team is seeking a Principal Application Security Engineer to provide senior... ...closely with application, platform, and infrastructure teams... ...modern backend language (e.g., C++, Go, Java, C#, Python, Node...Full timeWork at office$145k
...Akuna: Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration... .... What you’ll do as a Software Engineer on the Trading Strategies Team at Akuna:... ...deployment of trading strategies using modern C++ technologies Bring deep technical knowledge...Full timeInternshipWork at office$175k - $275k
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated... ...to challenge consensus.UP (Unified Platform) consolidates data and technologies into... ...into multiple areas including: Platform Engineering - Teams within platform engineering provide...Temporary workFlexible hours$145k
...About Akuna Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data... ...Singapore, and London. What You’ll Do as an Entry-Level C++ Software Engineer at Akuna C++ software engineers at Akuna have the opportunity...Full timeWork at officeFlexible hours$163.63k - $240.63k
...products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to... ...Overview Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to serve as a deep technical anchor... ...working with modern observability platforms such as Prometheus and Grafana to drive...Full timeWork at officeImmediate startShift work- ..., United StatesIndustry: Trading FirmPosted: 2026-08-17Contact... ...05687Job Title: Software Engineer - Low-Latency C++Location: New York, NY | Chicago,... ...optimize fault-tolerant platforms and high-throughput data... ...researchers and systems architects. This role offers immediate...Immediate start
$200k - $300k
At Hudson River Trading (HRT), C++ is at the center of our live trading systems and research infrastructure. Our C++ engineers build the highly performant, fault-tolerant systems that power... ...client-facing wholesale and SDP platforms, distributed network filesystems, and...Work experience placementWork at officeLocal areaImmediate start$150k - $250k
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated... ...looking for an outstanding Senior Software Engineer to join one of our trading desks. In this... ...and market data feed processing using C++ or RustDevelop and maintain systems to ensure...Temporary workWork at officeFlexible hours$300k
...positions when reviewing your application.Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking talented Software Engineers to join our teams in New York and Singapore (London... ...and problem solving skillsWorking experience with C/C++ or Python is required, as are good CS fundamentalsKnowledge...Full timeWork at officeImmediate start- ...Senior Trading Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Chicago, ILThis Senior Trading Systems Engineer position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote. Company Will Sponsor Visas! Company Will Relocate Candidates!Responsibilities:Work collaboratively with technology and business...RelocationVisa sponsorship
$130k - $175k
...several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity,... ...customers in the Financial Services and Trading Vertical. Responsibilities:The Pre-Sales... ...driven Pre-Sales Systems Engineer or Network Architect with a passion for acting as a technical...Worldwide- A diversified trading firm in Chicago is seeking an FPGA Engineer to design and implement low latency FPGA applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, with strong experience in Verilog and FPGA design flow. This...
- Shamrock Trading Corp. is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the freight brokerage sector from our Chicago office. This role requires a sales professional with a successful track record and the ability to build long-term client partnerships. The...Work at office
$185k - $250k
...Flow Traders US is seeking talented C++ Engineers to join our growing team in Chicago. Software Engineers at Flow Traders provide us with... ...business decisions. C++ plays a critical role in our event-driven trading systems, which are designed to reliably handle vast amounts of...Local areaImmediate start$200k - $250k
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated... ...to challenge consensus.As a Senior Data Engineer on our Data Experience team, you will... ...bringing vendor datasets into our data platform, governing our centralized data pipelines...Temporary workFlexible hours
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