Real-Time C++ Software Engineer – Trading Systems

Wolverine Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch

On-site gym with subsidized membership

Generous paid time off

Mentorship Program

401K and profit sharing

Job summary

A financial trading firm in Chicago is looking for a Software Engineer to enhance systems supporting trading strategies. The ideal candidate should have a background in C++ and a strong understanding of algorithms. You will collaborate with engineers and traders to create robust software. The role emphasizes learning and performance improvement through hands-on experience, and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience working with C++. Academic/project experience is acceptable.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to build reliable trading software.
• Contribute to system design, implementation, and code reviews.
• Develop C++ components for risk management.

Skills

C++

Problem-solving skills

Algorithms and data structures

Multi-threaded programming

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

A financial trading firm in Chicago is looking for a Software Engineer to enhance systems supporting trading strategies. The ideal candidate should have a background in C++ and a strong understanding of algorithms. You will collaborate with engineers and traders to create robust software. The role emphasizes learning and performance improvement through hands-on experience, and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.