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Low Level Software Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Wolverine

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

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 ...

CAI

Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $85/hr

Job Summary We are looking for a motivated Software Developer ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience designing, developing, and supporting Microsoft Power Platform solutions, data ...

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Wolverine Worldwide

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

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 critical and ...

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 ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for low level software developer in Chicago, IL is $115,217.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,700.00 and $133,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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Senior C++ Software Developer

Edgehog Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Job Summary:
Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making, focusing on technology-driven approaches to provide liquidity across markets. They are seeking a Senior C++ Software Developer to design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution while collaborating with traders and engineers to create robust, production-ready systems.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution.
• Collaborate closely with traders and other engineers to translate ideas into robust, production-ready systems.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and perform foundational data analysis to identify key issues, enabling data-driven prioritization of tasks and resources.
• Modify inter-application behaviors and component interactions in a safe, testable, and controlled manner.
• Rewrite complicated Java applications into C++
• Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of experience at an options market making firm
• Strong proficiency in modern C++
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency)
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skills
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment and familiar with system-level programming
• Possess strong intuition for selecting sensible default behaviors and parameter values
• Ability to translate business goals and ideas into scalable production code
Company:
Edgehog Trading is a trading company that specializes in electronic options market making strategies. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Chicago, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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