Core C++ Engineer

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

Job summary

Fionics in Chicago seeks a C++ engineer to work on its trading systems. This is an options market maker, tightly aligned with the trading desk, with direct access to the partners. You will contribute to low-latency components, focusing on C++ performance, in a fast-paced, flat environment.

The role offers a direct line to decision-makers and a strong compensation package, with opportunities to grow within a specialized trading-focused team.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ on trading systems, ideally options, open to other.
• Prop or HFT background preferred.

Skills

C++

Trading systems

HFT experience

Job description

An options market maker in Chicago hiring a C++ engineer to work on its trading systems. Options-only firm that models itself on the Dutch market makers.

Why it's worth a look

• Options-only, so the whole firm is pointed at one thing and the engineering sits close to the trading.
• Flat and direct. You deal with the partners, there's no HR layer, and decisions get made in the room.
• Comp is strong at every level

What we're looking for

• Strong C++ on trading systems, ideally options, open to other
• Prop or HFT background preferred