Experienced C++ Software Engineer

2 months ago


Chicago IL United States Wolverine Trading Full time
Join Wolverine's Cutting-Edge C++ Engineering Team
Are you a passionate C++ engineer, driven by the pursuit of technical excellence? At Wolverine, we're seeking individuals who refuse to settle for "good enough" and instead thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're someone who revels in collaborating with both technical and business experts to craft innovative trading strategies and solve critical challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Wolverine stands at the forefront of ultra-low latency trading systems, where your expertise will shape the entire development spectrum – from ideation to support. We're not just a company; we're a relentless pursuit of excellence in finance and technology.

If you're passionate about finance, enamored with technology, and thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment, we'd love to hear from you. This is not an entry-level position; it's an opportunity to redefine the limits of what's possible in the world of trading systems.

Join us in shaping the future of finance and technology
What You’ll Do:
Engage in full life cycle development and deployment of C++ applications and libraries, spanning exchange gateways, trading strategy execution, risk management, and trade reporting.
Create systems to continuously enhance performance, ensuring the integrity and reliability of existing applications.
Employ modern profiling techniques for real-time investigation and resolution of production system issues.
Construct and analyze experiments to enhance technical performance and uncover new trading opportunities, maintaining result validity and reproducibility.
Collaborate closely with our quant team, sharing insights and leveraging data to optimize technical performance and identify new trading prospects.
Effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
What We're Looking For:
5+ years of professional C++ programming experience, particularly in low-latency environments.
Trading industry or high performance system development is a must
Proficiency in writing clean, high-performance, low-latency C/C++ code using contemporary software engineering practices, grounded in robust knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
Expertise in STL and Boost libraries, multi-threaded programming, and optimization techniques.
A collaborative mindset, actively engaging in code reviews and embracing opportunities to learn from fellow team members.
Dedication to testing and measuring actionable changes within an evolving process.
Strong communication skills adaptable to various technical backgrounds.
Ownership mentality, driving ideas from inception to real-time application.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Why Wolverine?

Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

Wolverine Benefits:
· Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
· Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
· 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
· Generous Paid Parental Leave
· Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
· Profit sharing plan
· Long- and short-term disability

Perks of being at Wolverine:
· Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks)
· On-site gym with a subsidized membership
· Frequent company outings
· Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

Professional Development:
· In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
· Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

About Us:
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.

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