C++ Software Engineer

OP Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OP Recruiting in Chicago is seeking a highly skilled C++ engineer to design and implement high-performance automated trading algorithms and supporting infrastructure. You will work on low-latency, mission-critical systems that power real-time trading.

You will collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate signals into production-ready code and to optimize the full computing stack, including networking, memory management, and system architecture.

Qualifications

• /Requires exceptional engineering skills in C++ or a similar statically-typed language./
• /Deep understanding of low-level systems and networking is expected./
• /A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required./

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance automated trading algorithms and mission-critical infrastructure using modern C++.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate trading signals into production-ready code and optimize the full computing stack.

Skills

C++

Systems Architecture

Low-latency Programming

Linux Kernel Optimization

Network Protocols

Distributed Systems

Memory Management

Lock-free Data Structures

Market Connectivity

Software Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Design and implement high-performance automated trading algorithms and mission-critical infrastructure using modern C++. Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate trading signals into production-ready code and optimize the full computing stack.

Requirements

• Requires exceptional engineering skills in C++ or a similar statically-typed language and a deep understanding of low-level systems and networking.
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

Key Skills

• C++
• Systems Architecture
• Low-latency Programming
• Linux Kernel Optimization
• Network Protocols
• Distributed Systems
• Memory Management
• Lock-free Data Structures
• Market Connectivity
• Software Design