Software Engineer

Wolverine Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental/vision

Parental leave

401K plan

Disability insurance

On-site gym

Free meals

Job summary

Wolverine Trading in Chicago, IL is seeking motivated software engineers to join a team responsible for building and enhancing options valuation and risk management systems. You will engage in full cycle development and collaborate with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to identify issues and implement improvements.

We value mathematical rigor and strong communication, with opportunities to influence pricing, risk models, and system performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in object-oriented languages (C#, Java, or C++) and strong mathematical/statistical background.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL, Pandas, Jupyter.

Responsibilities

• Engage in full cycle development of options valuation and risk systems.
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to improve pricing and risk models.
• Gather requirements, design solutions, and iterate with peers; participate in code reviews and deliver on time.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex problems escalated by trading/support staff.
• Provide insights to prioritize tasks to improve accuracy, performance, and scalability.
• Document mathematical specifications, model assumptions, software requirements, and test cases.

Skills

C#

Java

C++

SQL

Pandas

Jupyter

Tools

None

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated, self-directed, and technically outstanding developers with a strong quantitative background to join our team of Software Engineers responsible for building systems that support our options trading, valuation, and risk management infrastructure. With the ever-changing demands of markets and financial technology worldwide, these systems are in a constant state of improvement and expansion.

Department

Technology

Location

Chicago, IL

What You’ll Do

• Engage in full cycle development of custom-built options valuation and risk management systems
• Communicate with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to identify issues and develop improvements to pricing and risk systems
• Gather requirements, design solutions, iterate on implementations with peers and business advisors, participate in code reviews, and deliver products in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and solve complex problems escalated by trading and support staff
• Provide insights on and help prioritize tasks to optimize, modernize, and improve the accuracy, performance, and scalability of our systems
• Document mathematical specifications, model assumptions, software requirements, and test cases

What We’re Looking For

• Experience coding in object-oriented language such as C# (primary language used by the team), Java, or C++
• Experience with data analytic tools such as SQL, Pandas, Jupyter, or similar tools
• Passion for mathematics and statistics, including probability theory, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and linear algebra
• Be organized, self-directed, and dependable
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey quantitative concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why Join Us

Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Long- and short-term disability

Additional Perks

• Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
• On-site gym with a subsidized membership
• Frequent company outings
• Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

Professional Development

• In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
• Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

The base compensation range for this role is approximately $80,000-$120,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.