Wolverine Trading · 14 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Market Data (Low-Latency Trading Systems)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expWolverine Trading is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their core trading technology team as a Technical Lead. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize ultra-low latency systems that power trading strategies while mentoring team members and collaborating with quantitative researchers.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design and hands-on implementation of core components for our electronic trading platform, including exchange connectivity, market data handlers, order execution engines, and risk management systems
Drive initiatives to continuously optimize the latency and throughput of our trading applications. This involves deep performance analysis, profiling, and tuning at all levels of the stack – from operating system interactions and network protocols to efficient algorithm design and hardware utilization
Partner closely with quantitative researchers and traders to translate sophisticated trading strategies into highly optimized and reliable software, ensuring technical solutions align directly with business goals. Research and evaluate new technologies to keep our trading infrastructure at the forefront
Build fault-tolerant and resilient systems. Participate in the entire software lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and providing expert-level support for critical production systems to ensure maximum uptime and stability
Uphold and champion high standards for code quality, testability, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to modern software engineering principles
Act as a technical leader and mentor to less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge, guiding development efforts, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field
5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on high-performance, low-latency systems
Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred), with a deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, memory management, and optimization techniques
Solid understanding of operating system internals (Linux preferred), network programming (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast), and hardware interactions
Experience with hardware acceleration (FPGA/GPU programming)
Exposure to distributed systems and messaging technologies
Demonstrated experience with system-level debugging, profiling, and performance tuning tools
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity
Experience with scripting languages like Python for automation, analysis, and tooling
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a real-time, demanding environment
Strong communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects from concept to deployment
Preferred
Prior experience with market data
Benefits
Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
Company
Wolverine Trading
Wolverine Trading is a company that offers asset management services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Harkness
COO
David Cavicke
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
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