Senior Trading Systems Engineer

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 275,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Chicago is seeking an elite Trading Systems Developer to own, optimize, and scale our core electronic execution pipeline. You will write deterministic, hardware-aware C++ code responsible for executing millions of daily orders across global derivatives exchanges.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years building high-frequency trading systems, deep knowledge of Linux, and a passion for microsecond latency reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/Physics.
• 5+ years building high-frequency trading (HFT) or market-making systems.
• Experience with low-latency trading infrastructure and hardware-aware coding.
• Strong memory management and code quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize latency in the automated trading pipeline.
• Build robust, deterministic, and concurrent order systems.
• Develop low-latency market data feeds and exchange connectivity gateways.
• Create internal performance profiling and real-time monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to productionize alpha strategies.

Skills

C++ expert

Low-latency systems

Concurrency

Linux kernel & OS internals

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/Physics

Tools

Solarflare EF_VI

Verilog/VHDL

FPGA development

Kernel-bypass networking

Job description

Job details:

We Are Seeking Chicago's Elite Low-Latency C++ Engineering Talent

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jim Quirk

Salary: $275,000 - $450,000 per year

A bit about us:

Specialized, high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded by veteran systems architects in downtown Chicago

Why join us?

We are looking for an Elite Trading Systems Developer to own, optimize, and scale our core electronic execution pipeline. You will write deterministic, hardware-aware C++ code responsible for executing millions of daily orders across global derivatives exchanges.

Job Details

Core Responsibilities

• Optimize Latency: Minimize system microsecond delays in the automated trading pipeline.
• Build Architecture: Code robust, deterministic, and concurrent order execution systems.
• Integrate Venues: Develop low-latency market data feeds and exchange connectivity gateways.
• Enhance Tools: Create internal performance profiling and real-time monitoring utilities.
• Collaborate Daily: Partner closely with quantitative researcher to productionize complex alpha strategies.

Required Technical Skills

• Expert C++: Advanced proficiency in C++17/20, including template metaprogramming and STL.
• Low-Level Systems: Deep knowledge of Linux kernel tuning, OS internals, and CPU architecture.
• Concurrency: Mastery of lock-free data structures, multi-threading, and memory models.
• Networking Hardware: Experience with TCP/IP, UDP, sockets, and kernel-bypass tech (e.g., Solarflare EF_VI).
• Hardware Acceleration: Familiarity with FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL) is highly advantageous.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• Track Record: Minimum 5+ years building high-frequency trading (HFT) or market-making systems.
• Mindset: Obsession with clean code, memory management, and hardware-level optimization.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.