C++ Developer (Trading Applications/Systems)

Request Technology, LLC; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC in Woodridge, IL, seeks a C++ Developer to architect and maintain low-latency trading applications and market access systems. You will collaborate with traders, quants, and researchers to implement algorithmic strategies and connect to multiple exchanges worldwide.

Candidates have 5+ years in modern C++ (C++14+), strong skills in multi-threading, memory management, and network programming, plus familiarity with Linux, Wireshark, and TCPDump.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related.
• 5+ years of experience developing performance-critical software in modern C++ (C++14 or newer).
• Strong knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, and network/socket programming (TCP/UDP).
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and network tools (Wireshark, TCPDump).
• Strong organizational and software architecture skills with an eye for performance profiling and optimization.
• Knowledge of financial markets, securities or derivatives (futures/options).

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain low-latency trading applications and market access systems in modern C++.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and researchers to implement, refine, and evaluate algorithmic and quantitative trading strategies.
• Implement new trading algos and research ideas in the internal core trading framework.
• Design and implement exchange connectivity, order routing, and market data feed handlers across multiple asset classes and venues worldwide.
• Optimize systems for speed, throughput, scalability, and reliability, using profiling, performance tuning, and latency analysis.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design to testing, deployment, and production support.
• Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and methods to improve performance, scalability, and code quality.

Skills

C++ development

Multi-threading

Memory management

Network programming

Linux/Unix

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Wireshark

TCPDump

Job description

C++ Developer (Trading Applications/Systems)

Salary: $150k-$170k + bonus

Location: Woodridge, IL

Onsite: 5 days/week

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related
• 5+ years of experience developing performance-critical software in modern C++ (C++14 or newer).
• Strong knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, and network/socket programming (TCP/UDP).
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and network tools (Wireshark, TCPDump).
• Strong organizational and software architecture skills with an eye for performance profiling and optimization.
• Knowledge of financial markets, securities or derivatives (futures/options)

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain low-latency trading applications and market access systems in modern C++.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and researchers to implement, refine, and evaluate algorithmic and quantitative trading strategies.
• Implement new trading algos and research ideas in the internal core trading framework.
• Design and implement exchange connectivity, order routing, and market data feed handlers across multiple asset classes and venues worldwide.
• Optimize systems for speed, throughput, scalability, and reliability, using profiling, performance tuning, and latency analysis.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design to testing, deployment, and production support.
• Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and methods to improve performance, scalability, and code quality.