Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineer for Trading Systems

Wolverine Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity

Generous paid time off

100% coverage of medical, dental, vision benefits

On-site gym with subsidized membership

In-house education and mentorship programs

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Chicago seeks a Low-Level C++ Software Engineer to enhance the performance of ultra-low latency trading systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, along with 2+ years of professional C++ experience. Key responsibilities include developing performance-critical applications, collaborating with hardware teams, and resolving real-time system issues. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a vibrant company culture promoting teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in high-performance C++ applications.
• Strong understanding of modern C++ practices (C++17/20).
• Ability to analyze experimental results to optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve performance-critical C++ applications.
• Collaborate with FPGA engineers and systems teams.
• Analyze and resolve real-time system issues.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

Performance tuning

Data structures and algorithms

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

A leading trading firm in Chicago seeks a Low-Level C++ Software Engineer to enhance the performance of ultra-low latency trading systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, along with 2+ years of professional C++ experience. Key responsibilities include developing performance-critical applications, collaborating with hardware teams, and resolving real-time system issues. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a vibrant company culture promoting teamwork and professional development.