Senior C++ Software Developer

Rippling, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to founders

Ownership from day one

Proprietary trading models

Mentorship & reviews

Chicago-based office

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Edgehog Trading in Chicago is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize low-latency trading systems. You’ll work closely with traders and engineers to translate ideas into robust, production-ready code, with a focus on performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, problem solving, and owning meaningful parts of the firm’s proprietary trading systems. A competitive compensation package and a collaborative environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at an options market making firm.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency).
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skills.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment and familiar with system-level programming.
• Possess strong intuition for selecting sensible default behaviors and parameter values.
• Ability to translate business goals and ideas into scalable production code.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution.
• Collaborate closely with traders and other engineers to translate ideas into robust, production-ready systems.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and perform foundational data analysis to identify key issues, enabling data-driven prioritization of tasks and resources.
• Modify inter-application behaviors and component interactions in a safe, testable, and controlled manner.
• Rewrite complicated Java applications into C++.
• Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities.

Skills

Modern C++

Concurrency

Data structures

Algorithms

Debugging

Performance tuning

Linux

System-level programming

Production code

Job description

Senior C++ Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading

About us

Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making. We take a technology-driven approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to provide liquidity across markets.

Our team spans trading, engineering, and business operations, working together to build and support the systems that power the firm. We emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement to navigate complex and evolving markets.

We operate in a highly collaborative environment where ideas can move quickly from concept to implementation, and where individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute directly to the firm’s growth.

• Design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution.
• Collaborate closely with traders and other engineers to translate ideas into robust, production-ready systems.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and perform foundational data analysis to identify key issues, enabling data-driven prioritization of tasks and resources.
• Modify inter-application behaviors and component interactions in a safe, testable, and controlled manner.
• Rewrite complicated Java applications into C++
• Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities.

Qualifications and skills:

• 5+ years of experience at an options market making firm
• Strong proficiency in modern C++
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency)
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skills
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment and familiar with system-level programming
• Possess strong intuition for selecting sensible default behaviors and parameter values
• Ability to translate business goals and ideas into scalable production code

Why Edgehog:

• Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
• Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
• Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
• Tight feedback loops: Monthly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
• Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
• Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Monthly happy hours and annual team events

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.

The base salary for this role is 150,000 - 175,000 USD per year