Entry-Level C++ Engineer — Onsite Chicago, Mentored

Wolverine Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch

On-site gym

Frequent company outings

Chicagoland charity involvement

Retirement plans 401K

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wolverine Trading in Chicago is seeking an Entry Level C++ Software Engineer to launch their career in high-performance trading technology. This on-site role at our Chicago headquarters emphasizes collaboration with traders and engineers.

You will work on cutting-edge systems where speed and reliability matter, with mentorship and clear growth paths. You will learn at the intersection of software, hardware, and finance while contributing from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and OO design; familiarity with modern C++ (C++17/20) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving fundamentals.
• Interest in multi-threaded programming, performance tuning, and real-time systems.
• Curiosity about financial markets and a desire to learn how technology drives trading.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A passion for tackling complex technical challenges and continuously improving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Multithreading

Performance tuning

Real-time systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Wolverine Trading in Chicago is seeking an Entry Level C++ Software Engineer to launch their career in high-performance trading technology. This on-site role at our Chicago headquarters emphasizes collaboration with traders and engineers.

You will work on cutting-edge systems where speed and reliability matter, with mentorship and clear growth paths. You will learn at the intersection of software, hardware, and finance while contributing from day one.