New Grad C++ Engineer - High-Performance Trading (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/l&

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Profit sharing

On-site gym

Free meals in-house

Company outings

Mentorship program

In-house education resources

Job summary

Wolverine Trading, LLC is seeking a New Grad C++ Software Engineer in Chicago, IL to kick off a career in high-performance trading technology. This on-site role welcomes graduates with CS/CE degrees and offers mentorship, growth paths, and hands-on exposure to the trading floor.

You’ll design, develop, and test C++ applications, collaborate with traders and engineers, and help monitor and optimize systems for reliability and speed in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of C++ with 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.

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++

Multi-threading

Algorithms & data structures

Real-time systems

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in CS/CE or related field

Job description

Wolverine Trading, LLC is seeking a New Grad C++ Software Engineer in Chicago, IL to kick off a career in high-performance trading technology. This on-site role welcomes graduates with CS/CE degrees and offers mentorship, growth paths, and hands-on exposure to the trading floor.

You’ll design, develop, and test C++ applications, collaborate with traders and engineers, and help monitor and optimize systems for reliability and speed in a fast-paced financial environment.