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Senior C++ Engineer / Prop Trading / Woodridge, IL
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What they do
A C or C++ Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software and applications using the C / C++ computer programming language. Oversees the entire C / C++ software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$115,773 / year median in Illinois
-15% projected decline
Job Description
An established proprietary trading organization in Woodridge, IL is expanding its engineering team as part of a large-scale technology growth initiative. The company develops highly performant trading systems and infrastructure and is seeking experienced C++ engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges involving low-latency processing, distributed systems, and large-scale performance optimization. This is an opportunity to join a business that views engineering as a strategic advantage. Successful candidates will contribute to mission-critical trading technology, partner closely with technical stakeholders, and have significant influence over architecture and future platform development. The organization promotes modern engineering practices, encourages AI-assisted development workflows, and offers flexibility through a primarily remote working model. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong C++ development experience Experience building high-performance or low-latency systems Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design Linux development experience Experience troubleshooting and optimizing production systems Ability to work collaboratively within engineering teams Desired Skills & Experience Trading, electronic trading, or quantitative finance experience Strategy development experience Exchange protocol knowledge Market connectivity experience Networking and infrastructure engineering experience Gaming industry engineering background Hardware-oriented or systems-level programming experience Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 80% C++ Development 10% Linux Infrastructure 10% Trading Systems & Connectivity Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands-On Development 10% Architecture & Design 15% Team Collaboration The Offer You will receive the following benefits: Competitive base salary Bonus eligible Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Vacation Retirement Benefits Professional Development Opportunities WFH 1 day/week Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. #LI-OP