Low-Latency C++ Engineer for Trading Systems

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

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking talented C++ engineers for a leading proprietary trading firm and options market maker in Chicago. You will join the trading technology group to build highly performance-critical systems alongside traders and quants.

This role focuses on low-latency design, real-time data handling, and scalable architectures to improve execution speed and support next-gen electronic trading platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional C++ development
• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, or related field
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency, high-performance applications using modern C++.
• Drive performance improvements across the trading stack from architecture to networking and hardware interactions.
• Build scalable systems that consume real-time market data and support ultra-fast trade execution.
• Work directly with traders and quants to deliver technology that has a measurable impact on trading outcomes.

Skills

C++

Low-latency systems

Multithreading

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking talented C++ engineers for a leading proprietary trading firm and options market maker in Chicago. You will join the trading technology group to build highly performance-critical systems alongside traders and quants.

This role focuses on low-latency design, real-time data handling, and scalable architectures to improve execution speed and support next-gen electronic trading platforms.