C++ Software Engineer
A leading quantitative trading firm based in Chicago that's been a cornerstone of the market making space for over two decades is looking for a sharp, motivated C++ Software Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to join their core engineering team. Known for their deep expertise in trading and technology, this firm blends rigorous research with high-performance systems to compete at the highest levels of global financial markets. You will be able to collaborate with researchers, traders, and other highly experienced developers to create and continuously improve their trading platform
What You'll Be Working On:
- Building and optimizing low-latency C++ systems for real-time trading.
- Collaborating directly with traders and researchers to implement strategy-driven solutions.
- Enhancing performance across networking, hardware, and distributed systems.
- Developing tools for simulation, backtesting, and analytics.
- Contributing to the evolution of the firm's proprietary trading infrastructure.
What You'll Need:
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in C++ development.
- Degree in Computer Science from a top-tier university.
- Strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and systems programming.
- Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance tuning.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually demanding environment.
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