C++ Software Engineer – HFT (High Frequency) – Chicago

Chicago 4 days agoFull-time External
1.8m - 3.5m / yr
C++ Software Engineer – HFT (High Frequency) – Chicago A leading global Systematic Trading House is looking to add a Senior C++ Software Engineer to directly support for Trading Teams. The group is comprised of Software Engineers & Researchers who are responsible for designing, improving and eventually execute automated trading strategies. As a Senior Software Engineer you will be required to both advise and support more junior team members as well as lead complex technical projects autonomously. Some of the responsibilities will include: • Building & maintaining end-to-end high frequency trading infrastructure • Provide a deep understanding and knowledge of Trading & Exchanges • Work closely with Trading & Research teams to impact revenue generation • Responsible for business critical code changes to the production Ideal Candidates will have: • 5+ years of C++ experience in a low-latency systems environment, ideally from a Trading background. • Deep understanding of computer science fundamental concepts • Experience with Python OR Linux • Proven problem solving ability • Fluent English