Software Developer

Software Developer

Job Type:

Direct-Hire

Location:

Chicago - IL

Industry:

Trading Firm

Category:

Quant

Compensation Range:

$125,000 - $150,000 Per Year

Additional Compensation Info:

Plus bonus, PTO, health insurance and other benefits.

Job ID

23612

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We’re partnering with a high-performance trading firm to find a seasoned software engineer who’s eager to build, optimize, and support the critical systems that power real-time trading. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the metal, thrives in latency-sensitive environments, and is comfortable navigating both legacy and greenfield codebases.

What You’ll Be Tackling:

  • Design and implement foundational components of real-time trading infrastructure

  • Enhance and support existing systems responsible for market connectivity, stability, and performance

  • Develop tools that interface with various electronic exchanges and maintain reliable data pipelines

  • Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to align system capabilities with strategic initiatives

  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, continuously improving system resilience and performance

  • Participate in technical planning and process improvement discussions

  • Jump into new priorities as the landscape evolves

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent track record), ideally in fast-paced environments such as financial trading, crypto, or algorithmic sports betting

  • Strong command of Python plus a compiled language such as C++ or Java

  • Comfort building high-performance networked applications with a focus on low latency

  • Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex, systems-level challenges

  • Clear and concise communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

  • Self-sufficient but collaborative—able to thrive solo or in cross-functional groups

  • Bonus points for hands-on experience in live trading system development or exchange integration

  • Consistent and dependable availability for mission-critical systems

 

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