C++ Software Engineer

CTC Lateral - External, Not Advertised; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC), located in Chicago, is looking for strong C++ Engineers to join their innovative team. This role focuses on delivering reliable trading platforms while fostering collaboration across various teams. Candidates should possess modern C++ skills and a drive for results.

CTC promotes a hybrid work model and offers exceptional benefits, including generous time off, insurance coverage, and wellness support. They are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of C++20 preferred.
• Experience with performance investigation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver software into the production environment effectively.
• Collaborate with teams for solution development.
• Test and ensure software operational safety.

Skills

Modern C++

Multi-threaded programming

Distributed application architecture

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

CTC is continuously looking for strong C++ Engineers to help deliver innovative and reliable trading platforms. Join our team to work at the cutting edge of speed and efficiency, build tools for global markets, gain experience with high-performance systems, and learn from some of the best in the business.

In addition to possessing sharp software development skills and a broad and deep understanding of software engineering concepts, success at CTC also requires flexibility, a drive for results, attention to detail, analytical skills, and a strong team spirit. These attributes are imperative for every role at CTC.

If you’re thrilled about tackling complex problems and making a significant impact early in your career, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements, propose solutions, and deliver software into the production environment in a timely and robust manner.
• Foster collaboration with other teams including operations, option pricing, exchange access, inventory and risk management, and quality assurance.
• 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.

Qualifications

• ~2-5 years of experience working in a production environment & using modern C++, knowledge of C++20 preferred
• Some, but not all areas require experience with low latency development and performance investigation tools
• Ability to quickly triage issues and drive the resolution effort through completion
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and distributed application architecture
• Experience with developing trading algorithms a plus, but not required

Compensation

• Salary Range: $145,000 - $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
• The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individuals skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail]. Note that emails sent to this email account for non‑disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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