C++ Software Engineer

Old Mission; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 175.000 - 300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, DI

Life Insurance

On-site free breakfast and lunch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation, Sick, Parental leave

Commuter and Flexible Spending

In office M-F with 10 remote days per 

Remote work flexibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Old Mission Capital LLC in Chicago seeks experienced C++ Software Engineers to build and optimize our automated trading infrastructure and work with Traders and Quants on next-gen strategies. You will help develop scalable, multi-tiered applications and collaborate in small teams to drive firm success.

We value deep systems programming, low-latency design, and strong Linux and networking knowledge, with a focus on robust, high-performance software for financial markets.

Competenze

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in C++ with high availability and latency constraints.
• C++11/14/17/20, Linux, Python, and Bash scripting experience.
• Strong Linux kernel and systems programming knowledge.
• Experience with exchange APIs or network protocols.
• Parallel, concurrent, and multi-threaded programming experience.
• Experience with Git, SVN, Mercurial.

Mansioni

• Build and optimize our automated trading infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Traders and Quants to develop trading algorithms.
• Develop scalable multi-tiered applications and contribute to a team-based environment.

Conoscenze

C++ development

Low-latency systems

Linux kernel

Multithreading

Networking protocols

Python scripting

Git SVN Mercurial

Formazione

BS/BA in Computer Science or related

Strumenti

Git

SVN

Mercurial

Linux tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About The Position

Old Mission Capital LLC, is looking to add several C++ Software Engineers to join our team in Chicago. In this role, you will be building and optimizing our current automated trading infrastructure, and you will also be tasked with working directly with our Traders and Quants to develop the next generation of the firm’s trading algorithms and strategies. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating and developing scalable multi-tiered applications. Our Software Engineers work on small collaborative teams and are a key component for our success.

Required Skills

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical related field
• 2+ years of experience developing applications in C++, preferably with high availability systems with very tight latency constraints
• Experience with C++ 11/14/17/20, Linux and Python and BASH scripting
• In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel, systems programming
• A passion for solving challenging problems
• Strong systems knowledge and prefer some experience in developing low latency systems
• Experience with writing applications connecting to exchange API’s or using network protocols
• Experience with parallel, concurrent, and multi-threaded programming
• Prefer experience with low-latency computing and hardware-level design
• Experience with Git, SVN, Mercurial

Benefits And Perks

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
• In office M-F with 10 remote days per year

Base Salary Range

$175,000 - $300,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.