Senior C++ Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading

United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

JavaC++

What you'll do

Design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution.

Collaborate closely with traders and other engineers to translate ideas into robust, production-ready systems.

Conduct diagnostic assessments and perform foundational data analysis to identify key issues, enabling data-driven prioritization of tasks and resources.

Modify inter-application behaviors and component interactions in a safe, testable, and controlled manner.

Rewrite complicated Java applications into C++

Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities.

Qualifications and skills

5+ years of experience at an options market making firm

Strong proficiency in modern C++

Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency)

Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skills

Comfortable working in a Linux environment and familiar with system-level programming

Possess strong intuition for selecting sensible default behaviors and parameter values

Ability to translate business goals and ideas into scalable production code

Why Edgehog

Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one

Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year

Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house

Tight feedback loops: Monthly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership

Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm

401(k) with a 4% company match

Unlimited paid time off and sick leave

Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks

Commuter benefits

Monthly happy hours and annual team events

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.

The base salary for this role is 150,000 - 175,000 USD per year

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