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Belvedere Trading

Senior Trading Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126.20K - $166.40K/yr

Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. We operate best within a team environment where we challenge each ...

Belvedere Trading

Senior Trading Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$134K - $176.70K/yr

Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. We operate best within a team environment where we challenge each ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $68/hr

C++ Software Developer, Chicago, IL - The C++ Software Developer will work collaboratively with the technology and business teams on our trading and research platforms. - Design and implement high ...

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AspectTrading Software DeveloperQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; programming skillsBachelor's or Master's in Mathematics, Statistics, or Finance; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentDevelops trading platforms, algorithms, and tools in tech-focused teamsAnalyzes data, models market behavior, and develops trading strategies
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial firms, hedge funds, trading firmsInvestment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms

Trading Software Developers focus on creating and maintaining trading platforms and algorithms, while Quantitative Analysts analyze data and develop trading models. Both roles require strong technical skills and are vital in financial technology environments, but they differ in their core responsibilities and daily tasks.

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Senior C++ Trading Software Developer, Onsite - R

Senior C++ Trading Software Developer, Onsite - R

Next Step Systems

Chicago, IL

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Senior C++ Trading Software Developer, Onsite in Chicago, IL

We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior C++ Software Developer to join the technology team. This Senior C++ Software Developer position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote.

Senior C++ Trading Software Developer Responsibilities:

- Work collaboratively with technology and business teams on trading and research platforms.

- Design and implement high quality software solutions used for algorithmic trading, exchange connectivity, and research.

- Explore and work with industry leading hardware and software.

- Work alongside industry experts in the fields of technology and finance.

- Lead/mentor junior team members.

- Take ownership of and leading projects from start to finish including design, roll out, and testing.

- Work on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.

Senior C++ Trading Software Developer Qualifications:

- Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field.

- 5+ years of experience in C++ Software Development.

- Solid programming skills and strong understanding of general programming concepts such as OOP and data structures, and multi-threading.

- Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinkers.

- Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.

- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

- Must be willing to take ownership and lead others.

- Financial Services or Trading industry experience is a plus.

*Looking for candidates from top tier universities with a strong GPA. PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering is preferred. Will consider candidates who have a Master's degree along with work experience. Top universities include Massachusetts Institute of Technology/MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University, Harvard University, University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Yale University, Cornell University, Brown University, etc.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, PTO, 401K match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, free gym membership, flexible spending account, daily catered lunches plus fully stocked kitchen with snacks, etc.

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