Senior Software Engineer, Options Execution Systems
Diversified proprietary trading firm trading its own capital, headquartered in Chicago
| Employer | Diversified proprietary trading firm trading its own capital, headquartered in Chicago (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Senior |
| Pay | USD 200k–225k base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Quantitative Developer / Low-Latency Engineer |
About the role
The role improves and extends low-latency trade execution systems for an equity options business focused on Asia. The engineer sits between research and trading teams and works with senior technologists on tight latency and availability constraints.
What you'll do
- Build and improve high-availability execution systems in C++ and Python under strict latency and resource limits
- Interface with ultra-low-latency FPGA trading systems
- Work on highly distributed systems used by the options desk
- Analyze requirements from traders and researchers and turn them into designs
- Lead discussions on implementation, testing and architecture practices, and drive new initiatives
- Evaluate new tools, frameworks and software components for integration
Requirements
- Strong command of modern C++ (C++17 and later), Boost and the STL
- At least 4 years in the trading industry or in high-performance low-latency C++ development
- Prior work on options or derivative products
- Multi-threaded programming skills and a solid grasp of hardware and software interaction
- Performance tuning and troubleshooting skills across applications, Linux and socket I/O
- Experience working with research teams and quantitative researchers
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Python
Pay & benefits
USD 200k–225k base. The posting lists an annual discretionary bonus, group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, a 401k with discretionary employer match, disability, life and AD&D insurance, HSAs and FSAs.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
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