Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - C++

Quant Blueprint LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC in the United States is seeking a researcher/engineer to develop and maintain high-performance C++ systems that support options market making. You will work with researchers and traders on asynchronous, distributed, and multithreaded applications, addressing performance, networking, reliability and concurrency challenges.

The role emphasizes modern C++ practices, rigorous debugging, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing technical bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in a related field.
• Experience with modern C++ (C++20 or later, preferably C++23).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, parallel programming, debugging and profiling is valuable.
• Graduation by August 2027; US work authorization on day one, including eligible F-1 routes.
• Finance experience is unnecessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ systems supporting options market making.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders on asynchronous, distributed, and multithreaded applications.
• Investigate performance, networking, reliability and concurrency problems.

Skills

C++20/C++23

Distributed systems

Parallel programming

Debugging

Profiling

Education

Technical studies in CS/related field

Job description

Develop and maintain C++ systems supporting options market making. Work with researchers and traders on asynchronous, distributed and multithreaded applications; investigate performance, networking, reliability and concurrency problems.

Requirements

Technical bachelor’s, master’s or PhD studies; modern C++ experience (C++20 or later, preferably C++23). Familiarity with distributed systems, parallel programming, debugging and profiling is valuable. Graduation by August 2027; US work authorization by the first day, including eligible F-1 routes. Finance experience is unnecessary.

Employer-published base pay

• USD 145,000+ / year