Senior C++ Software Engineer

2 months ago

Chicago, IL, United States Fionics Full-time

Senior C Software Developer — Options Market Making


Chicago, IL | Full-time | On-site


Hiring for a fast-growing electronic options market maker in Chicago. Small team, flat structure, real ownership from day one.


The Role Design and optimize low-latency C systems powering automated options market making. Work directly with traders and engineers to take ideas from concept to production. Includes rewriting legacy Java into C , diagnostic analysis, and tuning for maximum throughput.


You

  • 5 years at an options market making firm
  • Strong modern C and system-level Linux programming
  • Deep CS fundamentals — data structures, algorithms, concurrency
  • Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skills


Why Here

  • Direct access to founders from day one
  • Proprietary low-latency systems built in-house
  • Real P&L impact within your first year
  • Chicago-based, strong trading community


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