Experienced Software Engineer - US

CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is looking for a software developer to design and maintain high-performance trading systems and algorithms, utilizing languages such as C++, Python, and Java. This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in software development and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

CTC offers a competitive salary range of $145,000 - $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus. Benefits include generous time off and wellness reimbursements, emphasizing employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in software development, preferably within a large distributed computing or systematic trading environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems and algorithms.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Software development

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or quantitative field

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems and algorithms, utilizing languages such as C++, Python, and Java
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in software development, preferably within a large distributed computing or systematic trading environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or quantitative field
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and demonstrating flexibility in handling various tasks and projects

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $145,000 - $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
• The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individuals skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

Disclaimer: interns and contractors not eligible for benefits at CTC

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail]. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.