Senior C++ Engineer — Low-Latency Trading Systems
Chicago Trading Company
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Benefits offered by this job
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
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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