Elite Low-Latency C++ Trading Systems Engineer

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 275,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Chicago seeks an Elite Trading Systems Developer to own, optimize, and scale our core electronic execution pipeline. You will write deterministic, hardware-aware C++ code responsible for executing millions of daily orders across global derivatives exchanges.

The role focuses on designing and building ultra-low latency trading infrastructure, working at the intersection of high-performance computing and competitive markets, with collaboration to productionize alpha strategies and close

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• 5+ years building high-frequency trading (HFT) or market-making systems.
• Obsessed with clean code, memory management, and hardware-level optimization.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Latency: Minimize system microsecond delays in the automated trading pipeline.
• Build Architecture: Code robust, deterministic, and concurrent order execution systems.
• Integrate Venues: Develop low-latency market data feeds and exchange connectivity gateways.
• Enhance Tools: Create internal performance profiling and real-time monitoring utilities.
• Collaborate Daily: Partner closely with quantitative researchers to productionize complex alpha strategies.

Skills

C++17/20

Linux kernel

Concurrency

Networking (TCP/IP)

FPGA

Education

BSc/ MSc in CS/CE/Physics

Job description

Jobot in Chicago seeks an Elite Trading Systems Developer to own, optimize, and scale our core electronic execution pipeline. You will write deterministic, hardware-aware C++ code responsible for executing millions of daily orders across global derivatives exchanges.

The role focuses on designing and building ultra-low latency trading infrastructure, working at the intersection of high-performance computing and competitive markets, with collaboration to productionize alpha strategies and close