Associate Engineer 2026

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all themunities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better. Are you excited to play an important role in building next generation trading infrastructure and applications? Do you thrive in an innovative environment? If so, we encourage you to consider CTC!

The Role:

We are looking for talented and motivated software engineers to join our engineering teams in designing, coding, and testing sophisticated trading tools and risk applications. These distributed real-time systems will require you to have a deep understanding ofputer science concepts, strong software development skills and methodology, and effectivemunication and collaboration abilities. Software development cycles at CTC are short and releases of proprietary software are frequent. In this fast-paced and dynamic team environment, our engineers quickly see the results of their effort, and the impact it has on our businesses. Engineers will also have exposure to trading through ourbined trading and technology curriculum which includes a shadow on one of our trading desks. What it means to be successful: You can understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multi-threading concepts to real-world problems You are curious about options trading, pricing and risk management. No prior kledge or experience in finance is needed You are highly motivated, humble, and collaborative You thrive in a team-based environment filled with driven people that value a healthy work-life balance You effectivelymunicate ideas, both written and verbal, that showcase your analytical skills You seek constructive feedback to grow your capabilities

What We're Looking For:

Strong foundation in an object oriented programming language gained through coursework, internships, or entry-level positions (C++ preferred) Completed or pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar field A proven record of success (academics, awards, etc.) Willing to relocate to Chicago, IL or New York, NY Why should you consider a career at CTC? Have a place in a fast-growing, industry-leading global technologypany Excellent growth potential Opportunity to work with and learn from forward-thinking leaders in our industry Collaborative team environment that rewards contributions, innovative thinking, and solution-orientation Competitive pay andprehensive benefits package including free breakfast and lunch (and healthy snacks of course!) as well as onsite biometric testing and fitness center membership Compensation The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance. Salary Range$175,000—$175,000 USDMost teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need. Our Benefits We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience. (

Disclaimer:

interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC) Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. W each of us feels we belong. We aremitted to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable amodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable amodation in order to search for a job opening or to for a position, please contact us at infochicagotrading. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment. let iframe = document.querySelector("#application"); window.addEventListener('message', function(e) { console.log(e); let message = e.data; iframe.style.height = message + 'px'; }, false);