Senior C++ Engineer / Prop Trading / Woodridge, IL

An established quantitative trading organization is expanding its engineering team as part of a large-scale technology growth initiative. The company develops highly performant trading systems and infrastructure and is seeking experienced C++ engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges involving low-latency processing, distributed systems, and large-scale performance optimization. This is an opportunity to join a business that views engineering as a strategic advantage.

Successful candidates will contribute to mission-critical trading technology, partner closely with technical stakeholders, and have significant influence over architecture and future platform development. The organization promotes modern engineering practices, encourages AI-assisted development workflows, and offers flexibility through a primarily remote working model.

Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong C++ development experience
Experience building high-performance or low-latency systems
Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design
Linux development experience
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing production systems
Ability to work collaboratively within engineering teams

Desired Skills & Experience Trading, electronic trading, or quantitative finance experience
Strategy development experience
Exchange protocol knowledge
Market connectivity experience
Networking and infrastructure engineering experience
Gaming industry engineering background
Hardware-oriented or systems-level programming experience
Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
80% C++ Development
10% Linux Infrastructure
10% Trading Systems & Connectivity
Daily Responsibilities
75% Hands-On Development
10% Architecture & Design
15% Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Retirement Benefits
Professional Development Opportunities
Hybrid
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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