C++ Senior Engineer - Market Data

As a Senior Engineer on the Market Data team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring reliable and fast delivery of the market data that is foundational to our trading systems. You will build high-performance libraries and services that process vast amounts of real-time data from financial venues worldwide, supporting decisions in microseconds to nanoseconds.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design and build high-performance, low-latency libraries and services that power our global trading platform. Work closely with traders, quants and technologists to drive ideas from inception to production in a timely and robust manner. Partner closely with other teams such as execution, low‑latency and hardware to design and deliver solutions for our next‑generation market data platform. Ensure operational safety and uphold the highest standards of software engineering by thoroughly testing code, following a coherent and maintainable design and architecture, and adhering to best practices—prioritizing carefully planned, well‑structured solutions over ad hoc implementations.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a production environment using modern C++. Experience with low-latency feed handler development, market data protocols (e.g., MDP3, ITCH). Deep knowledge of low‑level systems programming, optimization, and hardware/software co‑design. Strong fundamentals in computer architecture and networking protocols. Experience writing multithreaded and distributed systems with an affinity for delivering clean, performant code. Ability to quickly triage issues and drive the resolution effort through completion. Experience working at a high‑frequency trading firm is preferred. Compensation The salary range for this role is $225,000—$250,000 USD, and the role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus dependent on individual performance. Benefits We offer generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch, wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CTC is a committed equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Trading Company