Senior C++ Engineer — Low-Latency Trading Systems

Chicago Trading Company

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off
Insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
Free breakfast and lunch
Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company seeks a Software Engineer to design and build high-performance, low-latency trading systems for our Options Market Making business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with modern C++, and deep knowledge of low-level systems programming, optimization, and multithreaded systems.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000—$250,000 and includes generous time off, insurance coverage, and wellness reimbursement among other benefits. Join our commitment to diversity and be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production environment using modern C++.
  • Deep knowledge of low-level systems programming and optimization.
  • Strong fundamentals in computer architecture and networking protocols.
  • Experience writing multithreaded and distributed systems.
  • Ability to quickly triage issues and drive the resolution effort.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
  • Work closely with traders, quants, and technologists.
  • Partner with other teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Uphold the highest standards of software engineering.

Skills

Modern C++
Low-level systems programming
Optimization
Computer architecture
Networking protocols
Multithreaded systems
Distributed systems

Job description

Chicago Trading Company seeks a Software Engineer to design and build high-performance, low-latency trading systems for our Options Market Making business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with modern C++, and deep knowledge of low-level systems programming, optimization, and multithreaded systems.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000—$250,000 and includes generous time off, insurance coverage, and wellness reimbursement among other benefits. Join our commitment to diversity and be part of a dynamic team.

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