C++ Low Latency Software Developer
Location: Chicago
Company Summary: A top tier proprietary trading firm in Chicago/New York as they are currently looking to hire a C++ Low Latency Software Developer that will design, engineer and implement the Firm's trading software. This team will work in close collaboration with the research, systems, and operations teams to architect, implement and analyze new automated electronic trading algorithms for their market execution and market exchange connectivity team. Do you find yourself to be someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, who thinks strategically, in an innovative way? If yes, please reach out to learn more.
The Software Engineer will be responsible for:
- Contribute to their next generation front office trading services to deliver an extendable and scalable C++ platform that evolve in parallel with their growing business models
- Highly optimized market access & market data solutions
- Extendable frameworks to facilitate quick expansion into emerging markets, i.e. crypto
- Partner with the traders and quants to understand the most important problems in order to guide how and where we innovate
The Software Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree - preferably in Computer Science
- 5+ years of C++ skills, including experience including multi-threaded programming and distributed application architecture
- Experience building low latency, scalable services, including demonstrated preference for simple, cohesive, and practical solutions
- Experience in the trading industry useful but not mandatory
Benefits:
- Free Breakfast and Lunch (plus snacks)
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave
- Great 401k matching
- Generous Medical/ Dental/ Vision benefits
If you are interested in the Software Engineering role, then please don't wait to apply!