Senior Trading Software Engineer

Belvedere Trading, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvedere Trading, LLC seeks a skilled engineer with 5+ years of experience in C++ to solve low-latency trading problems and optimize software performance. Candidates should have expertise in network programming, debugging, and system optimization within fast-paced environments. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. The role supports a hybrid work schedule, requiring two days in the office in Chicago, Boulder, New York, or Singapore. Salary ranges from $175,000 to $200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in modern C++.
• Proven experience in full-cycle software development in trading or high-performance domains.
• Experience in fast-paced environments requiring reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Solve low-latency trading problems and optimize performance-critical code.
• Collaborate with fellow trading engineers to improve system performance.
• Contribute across the tech stack: application development, network optimization, and platform tuning.
• Design and implement performance-critical, low-latency solutions for real-time trading.

Skills

C++ programming

Java programming

Network programming

Low-latency performance tuning

System debugging

Complex system optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, New York, Boulder, and Singapore. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market‑making activities and are the masters of everyday commodities, interest rates, exchange‑traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we invested in our proprietary technology and built our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re‑engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. We operate best within a team environment where we challenge each other to deliver value consistently and share in the success of the company.

What You'll Do

• Solve low‑latency trading problems and optimize performance‑critical code.
• Collaborate with fellow trading engineers to improve system performance and scalability.
• Contribute across the tech stack: application development, network optimization, and platform tuning.
• Partner with hardware and networking teams to drive low‑latency performance gains.
• Leverage data to drive decision‑making and uncover optimization opportunities.
• Design and implement performance‑critical, low‑latency solutions for real‑time trading.
• Continuously enhance our performance architecture to support evolving strategies.
• Build new platform features and refine existing systems to meet the demands of high‑speed trading.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience in full‑cycle software development in trading or other high‑performance domains.
• 5+ years of professional experience in modern C++; Java experience is a plus.
• Strong grasp of network programming (e.g., raw sockets, latency tuning, packet handling).
• Demonstrated ability to debug, profile, and optimize complex systems.
• A self‑directed approach with the ability to identify and solve system issues without handholding.
• Experience in fast‑paced environments where reliability and performance are paramount.
• A proactive mindset that anticipates risk, foresees performance bottlenecks, and proposes forward‑thinking solutions.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

$175,000 - $200,000 a year

Work Schedule

Belvedere Trading is supportive of a hybrid work schedule requiring two days a week in either the Chicago, Boulder, New York, or Singapore offices during normal business hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non‑discriminatory employment environment for its employees.