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Low Level Software Developer Jobs in Cedar Lake, IN

Jump Trading

Campus FPGA Engineer (Intern)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$250K/yr

Previous internship experience in hardware or low-level software engineering * Experience with C, C++, or Python * Passion for solving complex problems and ability to draw upon knowledge and ...

blueStone

Ruby Developer

Chicago, IL

Looking for an mid level software developer to work on our Backend platform. If you are interested in working in a startup environment and you're passionate about web development, then you'll fit ...

Wolverine

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

Description At Wolverine Trading we're looking for a Low-Level C++ Software Engineer to work at the intersection of hardware and software. Your focus will be on improving the performance of our ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

C++ Software Engineer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join its highly experienced team to develop systems that will contribute to our low-latency trading platform. Successful ...

Jump Trading

Software Engineer | GUI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... we leverage software & hardware engineering, data science and research, to deliver the ... You will focus on low-level rendering, graphics pipelines, and efficient data delivery to the ...

Databento

Software Engineer (C++/Rust)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Preferred background * 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience, preferably at a ... An interest in low-level optimization and performance engineering. * An interest in financial data ...

Swoon Staffing

Embedded software engineer 1

Chicago, IL · On-site

$41.93/hr

A typical embedded software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military ...

BlackSpade

Software Engineer with DevOps

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K/yr

... low-level logic, and the future of Agentic AI. If you are a high-aptitude engineer being ignored by ... Traditional software roles are shrinking, but the demand for engineers who can manage Cloud ...

Sonsoft Inc

Salesforce Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.25 - $75.75/hr

Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services. * Build low level design for application ...

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How much do low level software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for low level software developer in Cedar Lake, IN is $101,002.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,300.00 and $117,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a low level software developer?

Low Level Software Developers are programmers who specialize in writing software that interacts closely with computer hardware or system resources. They typically work with languages like C, C++, or Assembly to develop operating systems, device drivers, embedded systems, or performance-critical applications. Their work often requires an in-depth understanding of hardware architecture, memory management, and system processes. Low Level Software Developers play a crucial role in ensuring software runs efficiently and reliably on various devices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a low level software developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Low Level Software Developer, you need a solid understanding of computer architecture, proficiency in programming languages like C or C++, and a relevant degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with debugging tools, operating systems internals, and version control systems such as Git is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities are vital for efficiently developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting software that interacts closely with hardware and system resources.
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Infographic showing various Low Level Software Developer job openings in Cedar Lake, IN as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,002 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Campus FPGA Engineer (Intern)

Jump Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

$250K/yr

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Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Core Development is a global team of technologists who lean into the cutting edge of agentic development to architect, build and maintain our world-class trading platform From optimizing our core trading engine to building custom hardware, we leverage the latest agentic tools to deliver the infrastructure that drives our trading and business needs.

What You'll Do:

We're looking for engineers to join our FPGA team that is building next-generation, ultra-low-latency systems to power trading with machine learning and other algorithms on a global scale. 

This is an opportunity to work on complex problems around networking, high performance computing, and real-time acceleration where we can't just use off-the-shelf hardware.

You'll work alongside a small team of experienced engineers who came to Jump from leading companies in FPGAs, semiconductors, networking cards, and more... as well as PhDs from top FPGA research labs around the world. 

Other duties as assigned or needed

Skills You'll Need:

  • Undergraduate or Graduate concentration in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related areas 
  • Experience with FPGA or other hardware/systems design and development
  • Experience with RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL) 
  • Previous internship experience in hardware or low-level software engineering
  • Experience with C, C++, or Python
  • Passion for solving complex problems and ability to draw upon knowledge and experience from a variety of technical areas to produce extremely high-performance solutions
  • Reliable and predictable availability

Also Helpful, but Not Required:

  • lowRISC or RISC-V
  • CocoTB, Chisel, Opencore, or Bluespec
  • HLS or OpenCL 
  • Any programming close to the metal with CPU, GPU, microprocessors, etc.
  • Linux kernel and driver programming
  • Robotics, Telecommunications, or High Speed Networking 
  • Raspberry Pi or Arduino 
  • Excellent marks in courses such as computer architecture, digital design, design verification

* No finance or economics study or work experience required

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are encouraged to apply. We accept students eligible for CPT/OPT and we sponsor work visas for full-time positions.

The estimated base salary for this role is $250,000 per year.

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