C++ Developer | Prop Trading Firm

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee perks

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Chicago is seeking engineers to develop and enhance components of a high-performance trading platform. You will build systems for data analysis, algorithm development, and execution infrastructure, and design, develop, and maintain efficient C++ applications in a Linux environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in C++ software engineering, strong CS fundamentals, and at least 3 years in Linux/Unix contexts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience using C++ or similar language.
• At least 3 years of experience with C++ in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong computer science fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Financial industry experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance components of a high-performance trading platform.
• Build systems for data analysis, algorithm development, and execution infrastructure.
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reliable C++ applications in a Linux environment.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and traders to solve complex technical problems.

Skills

C++

Linux

CS fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

What You'll Work On

• Develop and enhance components of a high-performance trading platform


• Build systems for data analysis, algorithm development, and execution infrastructure


• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reliable C++ applications in a Linux environment


• Collaborate closely with engineers and traders to solve complex technical problems

Ideal Background

• 4+ years of software engineering experience using C++ or similar language


• At least 3 years of experience working with C++ and Linux/Unix environments strongly preferred


• Strong computer science fundamentals


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (particularly important for candidates with under 5 years of experience)


• Financial industry experience is helpful but not required

What They're Looking For

• Engineers who can clearly articulate the impact they've had on projects, teams, and business outcomes


• Candidates with hands-on experience building production systems rather than solely working within large-scale consumer tech environments


• Individuals who are curious, collaborative, and motivated by solving challenging technical problems in a fast-paced environment


• Chicago-based role with a 5-day in-office schedule


• Candidates should be local or have strong ties to the Chicago area


• Employment sponsorship is available


• Open to candidates both inside and outside of the trading/finance industry


• Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus potential

Compensation

• Eligible for substantial discretionary bonus


• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, parental leave, professional development opportunities, and additional employee perks

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to work on high-performance systems in a collaborative environment where technology is viewed as a strategic advantage. Engineers have direct visibility into the impact of their work and the chance to contribute across multiple areas of the firm's trading infrastructure.