Trading Systems Software Engineer - Associate

Chicago Trading Company

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch
Fitness center membership
Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company in Chicago, IL hires talented software engineers to design, code, and test sophisticated trading tools and risk applications. You'll work on distributed real-time systems and gain exposure to trading through our technology curriculum.

We value CS/CE graduates with experience in Java, C++, or Python, strong object‑oriented fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, results‑driven environment. Some roles may be based in New York as well.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE or similar with Java, C++, or Python experience.
  • Strong foundation in object oriented programming gained through coursework or internships.
  • Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • Demonstrated record of academic success (awards, achievements).
  • Willing to relocate to Chicago, IL or New York, NY.

Responsibilities

  • Design, code, and test sophisticated trading tools and risk applications.
  • Develop distributed real-time systems with strong software engineering practices.
  • Collaborate across teams and gain exposure to trading through the curriculum.

Skills

Java
C++
Python
Data structures
Algorithms
Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Chicago Trading Company in Chicago, IL hires talented software engineers to design, code, and test sophisticated trading tools and risk applications. You'll work on distributed real-time systems and gain exposure to trading through our technology curriculum.

We value CS/CE graduates with experience in Java, C++, or Python, strong object‑oriented fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, results‑driven environment. Some roles may be based in New York as well.

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