On-Site C++ Engineer – High-Performance Trading

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401K and Roth 401K

On-site meals

Job summary

Wolverine Trading, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a C++ Software Engineer at an early career level to join our Technology team on-site at the Chicago headquarters. You will collaborate with traders and engineers to build high-performance trading applications where speed and reliability matter, with mentorship from experienced engineers and a real chance to see your work on the trading floor.

This role offers growth across software, hardware, and financial markets, with hands-on projects, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in CS/CE or related field.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and OO design; familiarity with modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem solving.
• Interest in multi-threaded programming, performance tuning, and real-time systems.
• Curiosity about financial markets and a desire to learn how tech drives trading.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++ experience

Multi-threading

Performance tuning

Real-time systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Wolverine Trading, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a C++ Software Engineer at an early career level to join our Technology team on-site at the Chicago headquarters. You will collaborate with traders and engineers to build high-performance trading applications where speed and reliability matter, with mentorship from experienced engineers and a real chance to see your work on the trading floor.

This role offers growth across software, hardware, and financial markets, with hands-on projects, strong