Senior Software Engineer (C++)
Company: CMP.jobs
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
We are a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered
in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to
the market through their market-making activities and are the
masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates,
exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the
beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary
technology and committing to building our systems from the ground
up. Our trading models and software systems are continually
re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the
industry. This wouldn't be possible without the dedicated efforts
of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative
technology solutions.
High-performance proprietary development is the source of our
success and competitive advantage, further fueling our passion for
performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity,
seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this
technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading
industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and
deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based,
holistic development approach. We look for passionate team members
that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued
success.
We are looking for Software Engineers with experience building
high-performance automated trading systems. You will have the
opportunity to work and collaborate with Quants, Traders, Analysts,
and Engineers to tackle challenges in programming, technology,
mathematics, and finance by building high-quality, architecturally
sound systems that are aligned with our business goals.
What you'll do
Design, develop, and optimize scalable, extensible trading
applications, and deploy successful enterprise-level applications
that can be leveraged across a variety of asset classes
Work alongside traders to develop and deliver scalable and highly
available software systems
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our development process
and reduce operational risk
Maintain, support, and troubleshoot critical trading
applications
Deliver quality systems through automated testing and peer code
review
Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative
ways
Encourage the use of best practices throughout the development
process
What you'll need
A degree in computer science or any related engineering
discipline
Experience with C++ programming and Python scripting languages
A strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures,
and algorithms
Experience in high performance, multi-threaded,
network-programming
Demonstrated success in delivering automated trading systems is a
plus
Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy,
maintain) of projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if
they meet 100% of the qualifications.
We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is
perfect; all have a lot to offer.
We welcome your application.
Core Values
The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Me In
Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We
live and breathe these values every day.
Our Stance
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing
a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees.
Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and
veteran status is prohibited. We encouragesinitiatives to increase
diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and
employees. We are committed to providing a positive environment in
which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity,
where people thrive on individual and organizational
characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.
Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard
business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of
business on occasion
Amount of Travel Required:---None
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