C+ Software Engineer

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Posted: April 18, 2024

SkyWater Search is excited to partner with a Global Quantitative Trading Firm to find a C++ Software Engineer. You will work closely with top research, systems, and operations teams to design, implement and analyze new automated electronic trading algorithms from a modern office in part of Chicago’s Skyline.

What You’ll Do

1. Software Development: Architect and implement new automated electronic trading algorithms and expand the firm’s proprietary trading platform.
2. Strategy Implementation: Collaborate with research and operations teams to implement new trading strategies and optimize existing ones.
3. Troubleshoot Trading Performance: Reconcile difference between trading strategy simulation and performance.
4. Research Industry Trends: Investigate new technologies to improve platform stability and performance.

What’s In It For You

1. Impact: Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and leadership that encourages experimentation. Take your ideas and put them into practice with a supportive team.
2. Career Growth: Grow with a company that supports your professional development and is rapidly expanding.
3. Top-Tier Office: Modern office with stocked kitchen, daily meals, fun company events and a fantastic view.

This is a salaried, fully on-site position. Please apply if you’re interested!

Desired Skills And Experience

• 4-year technical degree
• Expert level experience with C++
• Background from another quantitative trading firm or a top tech company.
• Ability to commute to Chicago office and be on-site 5 days per week.