Entry-Level C++ Engineer — Mentored Trading Tech (Chicago)

Wolverine Trading, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401K and Roth 401K

Job summary

Wolverine Trading, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking an entry-level C++ Software Engineer to join our Technology team. This on-site role offers mentorship, exposure to trading floor systems, and hands-on work across software, hardware, and financial markets.

You’ll design, develop, and test high-performance C++ applications, collaborate with traders and engineers, and grow through structured development programs, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and testing of C++ applications for trading platforms.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to translate requirements into efficient solutions.
• Assist in monitoring, profiling, and troubleshooting to improve reliability and stability.
• Gain exposure to full lifecycle of trading system development from idea to production.

Skills

C++ knowledge

Object-oriented design

Data structures

Algorithms

Multithreaded programming

Performance tuning

Real-time systems

Financial markets curiosity

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE

Job description

Wolverine Trading, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking an entry-level C++ Software Engineer to join our Technology team. This on-site role offers mentorship, exposure to trading floor systems, and hands-on work across software, hardware, and financial markets.

You’ll design, develop, and test high-performance C++ applications, collaborate with traders and engineers, and grow through structured development programs, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.