C++ Linux Programmer

7 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Financial Search Full time

What You'll Do:

As a core developer focused on Futures Market Making, you will work closely with our development team on everything from building direct access to global exchanges, to solving performance & scaling issues, to developing tools & datasets to accelerate quantitative research.

What We're Looking For:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience building modern C++ applications in Linux
  • Deep expertise in modern C++, performance tuning, and debugging
  • Strong grasp of low-latency data structures and programming (e.g., lock-free queues, STL, templates)
  • Solid understanding of computer hardware architecture
  • Proven ability to optimize C++ code for latency and performance
  • Strong knowledge of networking, especially TCP/UDP, sockets, and kernel bypass (e.g., Open Onload)
  • Skilled in multi-threading: atomics, mutexes, lock-free techniques
  • Proficient in Linux systems: config, tuning, scripting, and performance tools
  • Familiar with SQL and relational databases
  • Fluent in Git and modern version control workflows

Additional qualifications would be a big plus:

  • Strongly prefer knowledge of financial markets, futures exchanges, and fixed income products
  • Experience building multicast market data feed handlers or order gateways for major exchanges
  • Background in developing trading bots or execution algorithms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180, $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee mentoring program
  • Food provided
  • Happy hour
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Snacks provided
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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