Chief Data Architect for Next-Generation Market Stack

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Trading Company Full time

About the Role

Cultivate a next-generation market data stack at Chicago Trading Company (CTC), where innovation meets vision. As Chief Data Architect, you will lead the design, implementation, and deployment of scalable, high-throughput, and low-latency C++ libraries and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deploy highly optimized market data solutions focused on reliable, deterministic event streams to power quantitative research.
  • Develop extendable frameworks to facilitate quick expansion into emerging markets such as crypto.
  • Partner with traders and quants to understand critical problems and guide innovation efforts.
  • Contribute to platform growth through code reviews, system reviews, standardizing methodologies, and best-in-class CI/CD tooling.

Requirements

To succeed in this position, you must be a senior technology professional with experience leading software development teams in fast-paced trading environments. You should possess strong interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for coaching and developing team members.

What We Offer

A competitive salary range of $250-$260k, plus a discretionary bonus tied to individual performance and firm success. Enjoy outstanding benefits, including generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, free meals, wellness reimbursement, quarterly recharge days, and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At CTC, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee feels empowered and engaged. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.



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