Software Engineer - Entry Level 2027

Belvederetrading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BTU program

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Belvedere Trading seeks graduating seniors to join its Software Engineer track and BTU program in Chicago. You will contribute to low-latency, high-performance trading systems throughout design, testing, and deployment.

Candidates should have strong development skills in C++, C#, or Java, enjoy problem solving, and collaborate in a fast-paced financial technology environment. Sponsorship is available, and relocation to Chicago is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduating seniors expected to join BTU program.
• Interest in finance or trading encouraged.
• Sponsorship available.
• On-site Chicago location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency trading software.
• Design, implement, and debug complex applications.
• Collaborate to ensure software meets requirements and coding standards.
• Participate in BTU learning curriculum.
• Communicate progress to managers and teams.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Low latency

Problem solving

Team collaboration

AI tools

Communication

Ownership

Education

Graduating senior expected 2026/2027

Tools

Git

Job description

At Belvedere Trading, our pragmatic Software Engineers develop our low latency, high-performance, proprietary trading systems. They participate in all aspects of our software development lifecycle, from design to testing to deployment, and have both a love of technology and a demonstrated interest in the financial markets. We are looking for graduating seniors who fit this bill.

Don’t know a lot about finance or trading? No sweat. Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know once you join the team.

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values:Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse.We live and breathe these values every day.

Compliance

For our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out [e-mail].

Work Schedule: Regularand reliableattendanceduring standard business hours with the ability to be on‑site prior to the start of business on occasion

Amount of Travel Required:None

Sponsorship: Yes

• Strong development – enhance the proprietary trading software platform that our traders use every day and deliver software solutions to drive business needs
• Design, implement, and debug complex low latency trading applications
• Efficient programming – Balance optimization and readability to create efficient and extendable applications
• Partner with team members to ensure that our software meets requirements and follows Belvedere's coding standards, which ensures that it fits into our architecture and has proper automated testing
• Communicate with project managers and team leadership to develop work strategies
• Collaborate – Work in a collaborative team environment which encourages constant learning and innovation from all levels of the company to build the future of technology and finance
• BTU – Participate in our in-house learning and development curriculum via peer-led lectures to obtain knowledge about the fundamentals of trading and our proprietary trading systems
• High performer – Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, preferably with an object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, or Java
• Problem solver – Understanding when to use the right tool for the job
• Innovative – Ability tooptimizeand design low latency software
• Ownership – Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
• Intellectual curiosity and passion – Desire to continuously learn in a team environment and solve challenging problems
• Strong Communication – Effectively communicate project updates to teammates and product managers
• AI Fluency – Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness whilemaintainingindependent judgement and critical thinking
• Ability to live in orrelocateto Chicago. Applicants for this position will be considered for the Chicago location only
• Graduation date of December 2026or May/June 2027
• Extra credit: Experience with hardware optimization and/or the financial industry!