Software Engineer, C++

Aquatic Capital Management

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Base: $150,000 to $300,000; bonus: discretionary b...
On-site
2+ years professional c++ experience
Deep understanding of market data
Linux systems programming skills
The role involves building and maintaining real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and maintaining real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems.
  • Candidates will collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability and effectiveness of trading strategies while ensuring optimal system performance.
  • The company offers fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits along with a competitive 401k plan and generous PTO.

Matching Summary

The role involves building and maintaining real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems.

Salary

Base: $150,000 to $300,000; Bonus: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, vision, 401k

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years professional C++ experience
  • Deep understanding of market data
  • Linux systems programming skills
  • Networking and multithreading expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Background in quantitative trading
  • Systems tied to strategy performance
  • Advanced degree in related field
  • Passion for clean code architecture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 2+ years of professional C++ development
  • Experience with Linux systems programming

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